[fyrffytr1]

Man, did I ever clean up on Mother's day!! I have been called a Mother .... on many occasions so I guess I am deserving in a way but this is overkill.
First, I got a package from PY Friday afternoon and in it was my newly remolded sport wheel! It went on the car right after supper!
Then, yesterday, I went to Year One in Commerce, Ga. and bought a set of 17x8 rally II rims with lugnuts and center caps.
Now, I have to work out what size tires I can put on them. Maybe, by the end of the month I'll be riding around with my new "shoes" on!
I haven't updated totals for awhile but I have to dog out all my receipts and add them up before I can. I'll try to do so before next Sunday.
Here are some pictures of my presents!

[Old Blue 66]

Wow Phil. I had no idea you were going big rim on that car. Very nice!!!!!

Must post pics when it gets rubber.
Must post pics when it gets rubber.
Must post pics when it gets rubber.
Must post pics when it gets rubber.

[Nicks67GTO]

nice

[fyrffytr1]

Well, it's been a fun week for once. Then, I added up all my receipts since I last updated totals! But, it wasn't too bad. I spent $1,233.71 on parts including the new wheels and $249.00 on the steering wheel restoration. I only put 4 hours labor in since the last update and that came to $80.00. I would think that after 5 years I would deserve a raise. I'll bring that up the next time I see me!
Anyway, I still have to finish the A/C and some other little stuff but it feels so good to get in the car and go!
Here are the latest figures:
My Labor @ 495 hrs........$9,900.00
Parts .........................$17,837.21
Outside Labor...............$18,434.00
Gifts............................$3,024.25

Total...........................$49,195.46

[fyrffytr1]

If any of you have been following my thread in the lobby about the new rims you will know that I came to the costly conclusion that the 17" rims from YearOne will not fit a 67 GTO! The fronts fit fine but the rears do not clear the fender lip.
I will be returning the rims the 3rd of June. I cannot return the two that had tires mounted on them but, I was told to bring them and they may give me something for them.
I knew when I bought them that once tires were mounted they were not returnable so I may lose some money. It won't be the first time nor the last that I come up short.
Other than that I have not done anything else to the car.
My next step is to finish the A/C. Then I will work on a sound system.

[arbys]

Did you discuss the fitment issue before you bought them? If you did I would think that you could a refund.

[fyrffytr1]

I did discuss the problems that they had with the first run of rims about the backspace and wheel studs but, I did not ask them about fit on a 67 A-body. I did tell them that they were going on a 67 GTO.
I should have taken more time to make sure the rears cleared but honestly, I didn't think they would be the problem. I was more concerned with the fronts. And, it turned out that they fit with 245/45 tires and had room to spare.

[Nicks67GTO]

If you can't return them I might have an interest in them. I would have to measure but I think I ordered my 9" rear end 1.5" more narrow than a stock 67 rear.

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Nicks67GTO

If you can't return them I might have an interest in them. I would have to measure but I think I ordered my 9" rear end 1.5" more narrow than a stock 67 rear.

Sent you a PM

[arbys]

I think that I would put a little shame on them. Tell them that in your discussions with them that you were led to believe that they would fit. Couldn't hurt.

[GTOGreg]

I'd look into selling them as a group to someone who can use them. Cut your losses - IF they don't want to do the right thing and refund your money due to the bad advice.

As for fitment, is there a reputable wheel shop close by that could mill the back side a bit to give you more clearance? Not sure how much meat is in the hub, but it has been done. I would probably only do this on a billet wheel, definitely not a cast unit. Another option, aside from fitting an earlier axle in there would be to get your tubes and axles cut down a hair and then re-spline the axles...

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by GTOGreg

I'd look into selling them as a group to someone who can use them. Cut your losses - IF they don't want to do the right thing and refund your money due to the bad advice.

As for fitment, is there a reputable wheel shop close by that could mill the back side a bit to give you more clearance? Not sure how much meat is in the hub, but it has been done. I would probably only do this on a billet wheel, definitely not a cast unit. Another option, aside from fitting an earlier axle in there would be to get your tubes and axles cut down a hair and then re-spline the axles...

Greg,
I really considered all these options but decided to stay with the stock look. Maybe I'll be blessed with another car that I can restomod.

[charles bledsoe]

Hi Phil-

Sorry to hear about your problem with your rims on your steering wheel it looks real good! As I remember, didn't you just need to have the rim re-dyed? I thought that it was solid and didn't have any chunks taken out of it. When PY restores the wheel don't they take it down to the metal? How were your spokes? I also would like to have mine redone as the wheel has faded to a very light tan color, but the plastic wood is in real good shape. Do you happen to have a before and after shot you could post?
Thanks.

Chuck

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by charles bledsoe

Hi Phil-

Sorry to hear about your problem with your rims on your steering wheel it looks real good! As I remember, didn't you just need to have the rim re-dyed? I thought that it was solid and didn't have any chunks taken out of it. When PY restores the wheel don't they take it down to the metal? How were your spokes? I also would like to have mine redone as the wheel has faded to a very light tan color, but the plastic wood is in real good shape. Do you happen to have a before and after shot you could post?
Thanks.

Chuck

Chuck,
My wheel was cracked badly but the spokes were in pretty good shape. One spoke has a mark on it that I have not tried to remove.
PY has the wheels re molded then they do the dyeing in house. Here are before and after pics.

[fyrffytr1]

I replaced the low beam bulbs with halogens and found that the Wagners are the right bulb to go with. I didn't have to trim the plastic shield on the wiring harness to make it work.
I am taking the 17" wheels back to YearOne Tuesday. Now, I have a decision to make. The 14" rally IIs I currently have on the car do not clear the front disc brakes without the use of a 1/4" spacer so, do I get 14" wheels that will or do I go with a 15"? And, what would look better, Rally Is or rally IIs?
I have not restored the 14"s yet so I am open to suggestions.
I'll update totals next week.

[GT182]

Phil, just from what I'm going thru looking for 14" tires, I suggest going to 15" rimes and tires. It's really not all that noticeable and tires selection will a huge improvement.

As for rims, have you considered a set of Cragar SS rims? They're still the 'old school' look for the 60s muscle cars. Or even the Torque Thrust Ds. Killer looks for both.

[arbys]

Given my druthers I'd go for the Rally I and the 15" wheel.

[Greg Reid]

I personally prefer the Rally I on '65 to '67. Nothing wrong with the Rally II but they're just more common. I like 15" better than 14" wheels. It's not obvious at first glance that they are not stock and it's a lot easier to get a nice tire in 15".

[fyrffytr1]

I am leaning towards the Rally 1 myself. I just like the looks of it.

[400 4spd.]

For the '67 I like the 1's myself. I have a bunch of 14x6 originals, but I do think the 15's look better.