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This discussion about the 15x4’s and difference in the first style and second style of the original wheels was on the site here about a years or so ago with good pics showing the two wheels. I have the second style 15x4’s on my car now. When I bought them they were okay driver quality. I searched for ever before finding a chrome shop that would replate them.
I’d post pics here but it would be easier for me to find the cure for the common cold than figure out how to post a pic! I’ve got a lot of money in mine so if you can find a nice set for 6 or 7 hundred you better get em. 1967 4K
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Richard 1967 Camaro SS 396/375 4K 2002 Camaro 35 Anniversay Z4C-WU8 |
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Thanks for the reply, I agree the core wheel has to be a pit free clean original.
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https://claremont-ca.showmethead.com...lery/18923233/
Here is a early set of Cragar SS 15 X 4 rims This is how I would describe the rim in the link Direct bolt Round spoke Round spoke with narrow outer rim No bead lock Differences to look for: Center section differences Round spoke with a wide outer rim Round spoke with a narrow outer rim Direct bolt uni-lug Bead locks No bead locks Todays wheels have : Uni-lug or Direct bolt acorn nut Flat spoke center Flat spoke center narrow outer rim I think there might be differences in the rim itself I would recommend doing a thread search on the forum, there has been some very good and detailed threads on this topic.
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69 442 post bench 3 pedal Last edited by Bernhard; 05-18-2018 at 02:10 PM. |
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I’m going with a shop that will plate the wheel together
I like this process better it might not produce as durable a finish in the space between the center section and rim But I feel more comfortable with this method as the car will be raced. I think one could lower the risk of the chrome failing in this area by sealing this space with a clear type of sealer or clear coat paint
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69 442 post bench 3 pedal Last edited by Bernhard; 05-18-2018 at 05:52 PM. |
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Can't be done ... center section is aluminum and outer rim is steel of course.
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There is no guarantee because the chrome cannot fully plate in the seam. I do not have a issue with this as I rather not cut the rims apart, and I plan on treating the area so that it will not rust or start pealing. The shop has done many sets so yes it can be done its just not ideal. .
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69 442 post bench 3 pedal Last edited by Bernhard; 05-19-2018 at 03:51 PM. |
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How was the aluminum center attached to the steel wheel?
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Aluminum cores are pressed into outer steel hoop then welded in with (5 ea) 2" beads between 2 dissimilar metals as seen here on the back side of this NOS rim. Welds need to be broken to separate the hoop and then both pieces would need chemical stripping before being re-plated in this process. Expensive and I was told there are only a couple who will do this work now days. I was also told that if the aluminum core break or cracks when being removed from the outer hoop, the wheel is garbage.
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I like solid lifter cars, big cams and cars w/ 3 pedals in them. ![]() Last edited by NorCam; 05-18-2018 at 07:59 PM. |
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