My Daytona's next look... NASCAR steelies

[hemi68charger]

OK, I'm bored here at my desk getting ready for lunch and monitoring my production seismic jobs.

Well, thought I'd share my potential change of pace look. Apparently, it looks like I'll be keeping this Daytona of mine since no one thinks it's worth what I'm asking and the bidding ( not that that's a reflection of the true value) isn't getting any higher than say $90K. Pete, I'm still holding out hope...

But regardless. I'm sending off some clusters to Shannon at redlinegaugeworks and saw this image on his homepage top banner. I LOVE the look... Would love to find some of them older NASCAR Eagles with either the raised yellow or white letters. I think the Eagle GT II's I have on the car now are still available. 15x8 steelies powder coated semi-gloss-to-gloss black should do the ticket..

[tan top]

     

[Aero426]

I'm sorry, but the modern D hole stock car wheels just do not look right on a wing car.    It's a tough look to get right because the original wheels are 5 on 5 and are pretty much unobtanium.   I also think the yellow "look at me" tars look hokey.  But that's just me.   

Bart Wheels make the early 70's GN 5 slot wheel off the original tooling.  I think they can do them 15 x 8 and the smaller bolt pattern.  This is what used to be called the Clement Wheel.   At least some Daytonas ran these in 1971.

[hemi68charger]

I'm sorry, but the modern D hole stock car wheels just do not look right on a wing car.    It's a tough look to get right because the original wheels are 5 on 5 and are pretty much unobtanium.   I also think the yellow "look at me" tars look hokey.  But that's just me.    

Bart Wheels make the early 70's GN 5 slot wheel off the original tooling.  I think they can do them 15 x 8 and the smaller bolt pattern.  This is what used to be called the Clement Wheel.   At least some Daytonas ran these in 1971.

I was thinking of the solid OEM mopar steelies, not the multiple hole wheels in the picture.. But, now that you have shown them Doug, I too think the 5 oval-hole wheels in the vintage picture there is the key... I think I will investigate that company....... 

PS: The picture I posted and the one tan did look to be the same car, the car Julius did some time ago.........

[tan top]

I'm sorry, but the modern D hole stock car wheels just do not look right on a wing car.    It's a tough look to get right because the original wheels are 5 on 5 and are pretty much unobtanium.   I also think the yellow "look at me" tars look hokey.  But that's just me.   

Bart Wheels make the early 70's GN 5 slot wheel off the original tooling.  I think they can do them 15 x 8 and the smaller bolt pattern.  This is what used to be called the Clement Wheel.   At least some Daytonas ran these in 1971.

yeah thats the ones   wanted that sort of look on mine with them wheels , but went with stock style steel wheels in the end 

[moparstuart]

   dodge truck wheels

[oldcarnut]

Here's a couple of threads with another car or  two with them.  The yellow letter tires have been discontinued for years.  I liked them too but couldn't find any anywhere.  If you find a supply of them still left let me know.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,60064.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,67082.0.html

[Aero426]

Yes, Waynes Little Red Truck wheels look good. 

[moparstuart]

Yes, Waynes Little Red Truck wheels look good.  

not too bad on a mercury either

[Richard Cranium]

   

That's got a good look to it.

[C500]

I'm a big fan of the black steelies with lettered tires. The Daytona posted by Tan Top looks the business  

Here's a shot of my 500 with one of the wheel options I'll be using

[hemi68charger]

I'm a big fan of the black steelies with lettered tires. The Daytona posted by Tan Top looks the business 

Here's a shot of my 500 with one of the wheels options I'll be using

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout !!!!   

[randr]

scared to show pics of my car with the tires! yikes!!!! well rip me to pieces!

[hemi68charger]

scared to show pics of my car with the tires! yikes!!!! well rip me to pieces!

Rip you to pieces? Heck, she looks awesome.. Is she on jack stands in the rear or are those new springs? Looks a little high?

[randr]

new springs....and its on dollies i think its high though, might need a lowering kit.

[hemi68charger]

new springs....and its on dollies i think its high though, might need a lowering kit.

I had that problem once with a new set, ended up finding some good original R/T springs... It'll look great with it lowered slightly....

[moparstuart]

i think these would look great on a grand national themed car

[Patronus]

Bassetts are nice, and light too.. made in Wiscompton

[WINGIN IT]

scared to show pics of my car with the tires! yikes!!!! well rip me to pieces!

Freakin' great !  Love em !  Just add some dog dishes and yer done 

Can't say I care for the plain black wheels ( with or without holes) and no hubcaps , sorry Troy.
To each their own 

[Aero426]

Here's the look you want.   Troy, you know you want to put some magnetic #71 numbers on it.   

[randr]

scared to show pics of my car with the tires! yikes!!!! well rip me to pieces!

Freakin' great !  Love em !  Just add some dog dishes and yer done 

Can't say I care for the plain black wheels ( with or without holes) and no hubcaps , sorry Troy.
To each their own 

had moons ordered since January! damn vender's!

[hemi68charger]

Here's the look you want.   Troy, you know you want to put some magnetic #71 numbers on it.   

Maybe I need to paint the stripe and wing white and get the #71 K&K Insurance magnets...  I'll be Tim's stunt-double for his real K&K.. 

[69_500]

I wonder what happened to that car hauler. That would be a great one to find.

Troy, I think that you should just give in and take my bid of $90k for your car. 

[hemi68charger]

I wonder what happened to that car hauler. That would be a great one to find.

Troy, I think that you should just give in and take my bid of $90k for your car. 

That was you? Someone else did too......... Come on man, save some more coin........... 

[69_500]

Nope wasn't me. Just yanking your chain. If I had $90K right now I'd probably make you an offer of that plus my car but I'm short of that at this current time.

This new house is costing me an arm and a leg. Costing me about $150 a week in gas just to go to work now that I live 57 miles (each way) from my job.

[hemi68charger]

Costing me about $150 a week in gas just to go to work now that I live 57 miles (each way) from my job.

[FJ5WING]

I wonder what happened to that car hauler. That would be a great one to find.

I dont think its a hauler but maybe a tow vehicle....dont see how its long enough for that car pictured in the foreground.

[1970Moparmann]

I personally love the picture of your car in your avatar!!

[Aero426]

I wonder what happened to that car hauler. That would be a great one to find.

I dont think its a hauler but maybe a tow vehicle....dont see how its long enough for that car pictured in the foreground.

Yes, all the K & K Daytonas were pulled on open trailers.   I don't think anyone in NASCAR had an enclosed rig at that time.   

[Arnie Cunningham]

Who makes the best reproductions of 15x7 steel wheels found on some Superbirds?  Will the factory dog dish hubcaps fit on them?  Apparently the originals are impossible to find.
Thanks

[ramairthree]

some of these for some old school authentic on the street driver look...

[hemi68charger]

Who makes the best reproductions of 15x7 steel wheels found on some Superbirds?  Will the factory dog dish hubcaps fit on them?  Apparently the originals are impossible to find.
Thanks

Are the salvage yards few and far in between out there? All the 15x7 steelies I have came from 5th Avenues and Cordobas... The inner portion of the rim is like the originals as well, don't have the bump on it at the rim/center interface...

[nascarxx29]

Old school chrome reverse with the modern Nascar tires

[oldcarnut]

The only size in that tire I was able to find when I was looking was P225/60R16.  15" doesn't seem to have many options now especially in a 245-255 60

[Bob T]

Back to the yellow lettering on the tyres, one of the guys out here made his own Goodyear stencils and applied them before the big drive to a week long show, they really rocked on his car.

Like your Nascar Steelies too 


http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2466411163/in/set-72157604893213271

and on car

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2467063694/in/set-72157604893213271

[tan top]

Old school chrome reverse with the modern Nascar tires

i love that look also     did think about putting a similar set up on mine  at one stage

Back to the yellow lettering on the tyres, one of the guys out here made his own Goodyear stencils and applied them before the big drive to a week long show, they really rocked on his car.

Like your Na scar Steelies too  


http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2466411163/in/set-72157604893213271

and on car

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2467063694/in/set-72157604893213271

looks tough

[hemi68charger]

Back to the yellow lettering on the tyres, one of the guys out here made his own Goodyear stencils and applied them before the big drive to a week long show, they really rocked on his car.

Like your Nascar Steelies too 


http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2466411163/in/set-72157604893213271

and on car

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2467063694/in/set-72157604893213271

That's pretty impressive.. I love the look of the big letter Goodyear Eagles.. Just like the Cup cars.....   

[Howie]

Here is a set of 275 60 15`s mounted on 15X9.5 steel wheels.

[Richard Cranium]

Back to the yellow lettering on the tyres, one of the guys out here made his own Goodyear stencils and applied them before the big drive to a week long show, they really rocked on his car.

Like your Nascar Steelies too 


http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2466411163/in/set-72157604893213271

and on car

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2467063694/in/set-72157604893213271

What did he paint the letters with & how are they holding up?

[Bob T]

Back to the yellow lettering on the tyres, one of the guys out here made his own Goodyear stencils and applied them before the big drive to a week long show, they really rocked on his car.

Like your Nascar Steelies too 


http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2466411163/in/set-72157604893213271

and on car

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skul4aface/2467063694/in/set-72157604893213271

What did he paint the letters with & how are they holding up?

Just some yellow rattle can number I think, , but with sidewall flex I expect it was only a few weeks/month worth of fun before it flaked and expired . There are a few more shots of it on his site. It was, without a doubt one of the coolest cars at Beach Hop that year.

Would some sort of yellow etch primer hold on better do you think ? The effort would be worthwhile for a show or summer cruise nights.

[WINGR]

I'm sorry, but the modern D hole stock car wheels just do not look right on a wing car.    It's a tough look to get right because the original wheels are 5 on 5 and are pretty much unobtanium.   I also think the yellow "look at me" tars look hokey.  But that's just me.    

Bart Wheels make the early 70's GN 5 slot wheel off the original tooling.  I think they can do them 15 x 8 and the smaller bolt pattern.  This is what used to be called the Clement Wheel.   At least some Daytonas ran these in 1971.

Help requested

Hi i am thinking about putting a set of these 15x7 or 15x8 Vintage Style Bart Racing Five Slots on my Bird with a set of 255/60R15 Eagle GT11's all the way around. The only thing is that I am not sure what the backspacing should be to fit properly on a Bird without rubbing. Also does anyone know if having disc brakes in the front make any difference in the wheel backspacing as well? Thanks

WINGR/Steve