kunk
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10-21-09 02:30 PM - Post#1792028
I have a 57 2door Hdtop that is by definition a street machine. I have 350/350 drivetrain and Disc brakes up front. I currently have beautiful Centerlines and wide tires on the car. Recently however, I purchased a stock `57 Chev. that had original hubcaps/ tires. The more it sat in my garage, the more I began to like the original wheels and tires. Very classy.
I'm now thinking about putting wide whitewall radial tires and stock caps back on my car. Looking for recommendations or perhaps someone has a set they would like to part with. I want to run radials and I want wide whites. I need a rim to fit over my Disc brakes as I have no intention of returning back to stock brakes. Ideally I would love to find an aftermarket 15" lookalike hubcap/rim combo but I have not had any success finding something like that. Recommendations welcome!
Thanks.
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 DZAUTO
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10-21-09 04:16 PM - Post#1792095
In response to kunk
If you do that, please don't post a picture! 
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john_johnson
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10-21-09 05:54 PM - Post#1792165
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I have a '55, and good stock wheels look good. I am happy to hear someone say they like the look, just go to any Classic Chevy International event and you will see tons of these stock wheel cars. Mine are from a 210, so they have dog dish hubcaps, and the color of the rim matches the car, and they even have a nice pinstripe around them. I am not sure where to find them, seems like one of the tri-five suppliers, cci, danchuk, harmon's, paddock might have something like this. I did a quick search and did not find anything @ danchuk.
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LtFrankDrebin
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10-21-09 07:36 PM - Post#1792230
In response to kunk
You can't beat stock rims with wide whites on these cars. I'm using wheelcovers from a '70s Cadillac on my '56 with a '57/'58 spinner and they look great with the wide whites.
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10-21-09 09:39 PM - Post#1792303
In response to kunk
Try a early 70's-80's GM steelie - 14X6 or 15X6, designed to clear disc brakes. Easy place to look is a local tire and wheel shop where they stack the take-offs in the back. Center hole is PENTAGON shaped. IMO a better looking wheel than the 14X5 stockers, as I like a deeper dish for Baby-Moons or the stock dog-dish 'caps. Old Chrome Reverse wheels with scuzzy chrome can be dust blasted and repainted - but check for fit over the discs first!
My '57 has a lo-buck '60's look with 1" whitewalls, 14X6 PENTAGON CENTER wheels (clear my Chevelle calipers over S-10 roters - but did have to chamfer the tabs on the center where spot-welded to rim) painted semi-gloss black with Nova baby-moons (a freebie from a neighbor  ). 2" drop spindles give it a slight rake, looks JUST RIGHT - despite the rough bodywork and crappy paint!
Best Wishes, Tim
Too Poor to Restore...My Nifty 150!
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kunk
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10-22-09 06:34 AM - Post#1792397
In response to john_johnson
Danchuck does sell a replacement rim which is 14x6 that will clear the disc brake calipers and will accept the stock hubcaps. There very spendy. I guess the good thing about those is that we probably will stand behind them.
I guess in the long run, it's probably about the same as a custom wheel when you factor in new caps as well. I'm not crazy about the danchuck repo caps. I'd like to find a show quality set of stockers.
Kunk.
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gotta56forme
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10-22-09 06:52 AM - Post#1792407
In response to kunk
Kunk,
I feel compelled to say that my understanding of the word hubcaps and wheelcovers is the following:
hubcaps: small cover, wheel hub sized, sometimes referred to as 'dog dishes'. Fit just over the lug nuts, and will fit 14", 15" and maybe even larger steel wheels
wheelcovers: cover the whole wheel, and (I believe) are wheel diameter specific. The '57's were factory with 14" wheels. The wheelcovers also need the little metal nubs on the wheels to keep them from rotating and possibly shearing a rubber valvestem.
I only write this, as I've noticed that some people interchange the words hubcaps and wheelcovers, when to my understanding, they are not interchangeable. Not saying you are, but wanted to make sure everyone was agreeing on terminology...
Scott/Gotta56forme
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kunk
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10-22-09 07:14 AM - Post#1792422
In response to gotta56forme
Yep, to be specific, you are correct here. But also in 57, all they offered for Hardtops was the "wheel-covers" which are advertised in many places as "caps". I'm pretty sure only the 150's had "caps".
I plan to use the "wheel-covers" on my car.
Thanks,
Dan
1957 Belair 2door Hardtop
Looking for 1937 Chev. PU
Looking for 1937 Chev. Coupe
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john_johnson
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10-22-09 07:40 AM - Post#1792440
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Hey, Here are the GOOD version (I agree danchuk's wheel chrome was not right!) of 150 and 210 hubcaps.
http://www.paddockparts.com/Paddock/product_famil y...
I have 4 of these from paddockparts, and they are nice, not like danchuks. It took 6 months of waiting though, paddock had a long backorder on these.
If you are looking for the full wheel cover (Bel Air Model) then I think there are many suppliers for those full face hubcaps.
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john_johnson
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10-22-09 07:43 AM - Post#1792442
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BTW, I am going to put 'wide whites' on my 210 hubcaps on my '55.
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10-22-09 07:45 AM - Post#1792443
In response to kunk
I can't help with the wheels, but a little about tires. When I bought my '61 Corvette 3yrs ago, the po had just put on a set of BF Goodrich wide white radials made by Coker. The tires are great. We just finished a 6800 mile round trip on Route 66 and they show very little wear. I have UniRoyal 1" white walls with the delux wheel covers on my '57. I have always prefered the smaller ww, but it still has the classic look.
Ken
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10-22-09 08:05 AM - Post#1792447
In response to bowtiefan
Here's a '57 210 wheel & hubcap:
http://www.procharger.com/myspace/1957_Chevy_21 0.j...
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C57Heaven
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10-22-09 10:22 AM - Post#1792509
In response to john_johnson
Since a repro 14" 57 wheelcover is made I wonder why they didn't try a 15"? There sure is a market for one. Even if the repro doesn't have the chevy emblem in the center.
Peace,
John H.
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Edited by C57Heaven on 10-22-09 10:22 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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kunk
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 10-22-09 12:16 PM - Post#1792571
In response to C57Heaven
HERE HERE!!!! Seems like a lost opportunity.
Thanks for the input everyone. 
1957 Belair 2door Hardtop
Looking for 1937 Chev. PU
Looking for 1937 Chev. Coupe
Looking for 1965 Impala 2drhdtp |
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kunk
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10-22-09 12:34 PM - Post#1792581
In response to bowtiefan
Very nice Ken,
Are your wheel covers originals? I was thinking about those for my car. 
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10-22-09 01:08 PM - Post#1792599
In response to kunk
Yep, to be specific, you are correct here. But also in 57, all they offered for Hardtops was the "wheel-covers" which are advertised in many places as "caps". I'm pretty sure only the 150's had "caps".
I plan to use the "wheel-covers" on my car.
Thanks,
Dan
The 1957 Bel Air series, all body styles including the Nomad station wagon, came standard with full wheel covers. The 150 and 210 series (including hardtops) came from the factory with the small hubcaps. Wheel covers were a dealer installed accessory on 150 and 210 '57 Chevys.
My info is from the original factory supplied to the dealer--'57 Chevy Facts Book. page D4: "Wheel Disks are provided on BelAirs; hub caps on Two-Ten and One-Fifty models. Bel Air disks available as accessories."
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10-22-09 04:08 PM - Post#1792712
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I like full wheelcovers too. I designed my suspension mods around them. Here it is with 5x14" disc brake wheels front (with 10.5" discs) and 7x14" wheels rear. Tires are 225/75/14 Coker rear and 205/75/14 Diamondback front. Car is lowered 4" in the front and 1" in the rear from stock. No rubbing at all at full lock going into a steep driveway at a good speed.
1957 Belair 2Dr Hdtp, 58,000 original miles, original never rebuilt 283 engine, 245hp, Dual Fours, Tremec TKO 600 5-speed, 3.70 gears, AACA Senior in 1985
previous trifives:
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1956 210 2dr Sdn
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10-22-09 04:32 PM - Post#1792733
In response to kunk
Darn if someone didn't just recently suggest wide whites for our 4drht! 
BUT 15" wheels and the bigger tire along with 69 Camero disc brakes might be too much for 50 year old axles. I like the thin whites too. I looked at US Wheel a lot but wound up at Summit out of necessity and conveinence.
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10-23-09 08:08 AM - Post#1793009
In response to kunk
[Very nice Ken,
Are your wheel covers originals?/quote]
Yes, but not to the car as it is a 210. The guy I bought the car from was a parts guy and when he built in many years ago, he had all original parts and so he Bel Airized it at that time. They could use new center emblems, but otherwise they are in great shape.
Ken
39 business coupe, 56 2 dr sdn. 210 Del Ray, Corvettes 61, 67 convert, 07 Z06, 16 Z06, 21 Silverado, 15 BMW 435 vert.
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10-23-09 08:20 PM - Post#1793426
In response to DZAUTO
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10-24-09 05:06 AM - Post#1793505
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I just picked up a set of 4 - 15 x 6 stock steelies for free from craigslist. I think they off of an early S-10. They are in mint condition and just got to be painted although the white on 'em now is really good. Just a thought, as I always check the free or barter section of craigslist. I got a free quad carburator off of there not that long ago that works fine. Now I got to find some nice dog-dishes!!
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10-26-09 12:19 AM - Post#1794506
In response to kunk
WIDE WHITES and full wheel covers are my choice, beautiful classic look. The thin whites, if my memory doesn't fail me, started around the early 60s, my mom's new 1963 Chevy Impala had them back in the day, they look nice, but I prefer period correct tires for the 50s stock styling. The set up on my '57 wagon are B.F. Goodrich Silvertown 750-14 2 1/4 WWs. I am pleased with the ride and look along with the full wheels covers.
Jack-57CW
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CJS57
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10-26-09 03:35 PM - Post#1794800
In response to 57CW
Beautiful! Artistic picture, the black and white works! Nice car, Can I say it? I had one of those too!
1957 Belair 2Dr Hdtp, 58,000 original miles, original never rebuilt 283 engine, 245hp, Dual Fours, Tremec TKO 600 5-speed, 3.70 gears, AACA Senior in 1985
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10-26-09 07:27 PM - Post#1794942
In response to CJS57
I like them too.
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10-26-09 08:10 PM - Post#1794982
In response to afiftysman
Nice car!
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57CW
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10-26-09 10:12 PM - Post#1795037
In response to 57CW
Thanks, appreciate it, I wanted to make the pic look old school style with the B & W. It's odd, I can't find the color original pic on my HD, just poof. 
Oh well, it alright, I like being in the 50s. Let's see more whitewalls and hubs or covers.
That 57 4dr is sharp looking, sierra gold?
Jack-57CW
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10-27-09 07:05 PM - Post#1795462
In response to 57CW
Here is Mine!  http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/jaxbeach d...
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10-27-09 08:20 PM - Post#1795493
In response to jaxbeachdawg
Another nice car. What it comes down to is that these cars with stock rims and wide whites will always be in. Other tire/wheel combo fads come and go.
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10-28-09 06:42 PM - Post#1795890
In response to LtFrankDrebin
"The thin whites, if my memory doesn't fail me, started around the early 60s, my mom's new 1963 Chevy Impala had them back in the day,"
The '61 factory SS was the first car with the narrow whites; Regular production with '62 models all styles.
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10-30-09 05:50 PM - Post#1797098
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http://www.classicchevy.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=177...
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