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ronnieg

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Rally wheels 1968 z28
« on: May 27, 2007, 11:53:39 PM »
Ok, here is my delima.  I know 68 rally wheels should be DF stamped. I have been lucky that almost all of the original parts were still intact on my Z28 . My wheels have an FW stamp (chevelle or monte), but the date code is wrong! The stamps on my wheels are as follows   K18 4 28 FW. Which is correct for my 05c   Z28.  Any thoughts?

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2007, 12:27:16 AM »
My guess is that someone changed the DF (15x6) wheels to FW (15x7) wheels so they could install wider tires.  I've never seen (or heard of) an original '68 Z/28 coming from the factory with anything besides DF rally wheels.  All five of rally wheels on my '68 Z/28 are stamped DF.   :)

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2007, 12:32:42 AM »
I cant find a listing for a fw stamp for 1968 either.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2007, 12:35:59 AM »
There are five different versions of the DF wheels, and all 1968 Z28s got the DF rims.  I have a detailed break down about all of the different DF wheels in my new 4th edition Z28 Camaro fact book.  www.z28camaro.com.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2007, 12:42:14 AM »
Jerry -

Is the 4th edition out now?  Your website still has the 3rd edition listed.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2007, 12:54:41 AM »
Any thoughts on the FW stamped wheel? I spoke to a friend, who was a gm mech and parts manager. He claims these wheels were gm replacements for 68. I have no clue!

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2007, 12:57:37 AM »
Jerry, thanks . I have your book and guess i should read it!!

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2007, 01:00:28 AM »
Yes, the 4th just came out last week.  The FWs were mostly used on Monte Carlos, same offset as the YH and a lot cheaper.  There are thousands of these for sale at swap meets.  Very common.  Most of the 69 Zs that I inspect today have these wheels.  They are incorrect for any Z28.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2007, 01:07:21 AM »
Any thoughts on the FW stamped wheel? I spoke to a friend, who was a gm mech and parts manager. He claims these wheels were gm replacements for 68. I have no clue!

I doubt it was a replacement for the DF wheel.  Not only is the FW wheel 1" wider, but the wheel offset is different (+.30 for the FW wheel vs +.50 for the DF wheel).  This is something GM wouldn't have done.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2007, 01:17:30 AM »
Yes, the 4th just came out last week.

Jerry

Great!  Is there A CRG discount?   ;D

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2007, 01:21:48 AM »
The "8" in the FW is likely for 1978, not 1968.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2007, 01:36:36 AM »
the date had me baffled. I can only find rallys with that stamp from 71-75. that was it.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2007, 01:42:02 AM »
Check this post out, camaros.net   
 
The "FW" is a 'JJ' rim profile 15X7" rim with a .30"* offset.
GM #3997899 (Group 5.803) with applications from 1969 ~ 1975.
Listed as a service replacement for part #3970531 wheel for 1969 Camaros w/Disc Brakes Front and Rear (RPO-JL8) and w/ 302 option (RPO-Z28).
Listed as a standard or replacement wheel for 1970~75 Monte Carlo and 1974~75 Chevelle (exc. wagon).
Welded construction, 4 cap projections and Tubeless rated.

Code you gave may be missing a number or two - but, looks like a Kelsey Hayes Rally from the Romulus, MI plant manufactured in ? (1975?) on ???

*Some conflict in GM documents about this - measure the 'backspace' and see if it isn't slightly more than 4 1/2".

Hope some of this helps;
John

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2007, 02:53:20 AM »
My printing costs went up $3 a book but I'm still keeping the old price, $22 delivered to your door in the US.

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Re: Rally wheels 1968 z28
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2007, 04:14:28 AM »
Jerry -

Is the new '69 Camaro fact book out now too?

Paul