Hi, My name is Dave, and I've just chosen another set of wheels

[cluxford]

OK, what a fricken saga.

So I thought my Budnik's were on order. Turns out they aren't. 4 weeks wasted.

I'm so pissed at Budnik I've decided that I refuse to do business with them. Second time they have screwed with me, I normally never give businesses a second chance.

OK so on the hunt for a new set of wheels now.

I'm thinking Rushforth Concepts. Will mean a new steering wheel as wheel but no biggy.

Thoughts ?

17 x 7 on front with 1" dish
17 x 12 on rear with 6.5" dish

Any other options? I like lots of metal (ie no narrow or thin spokes). I'd actually do Convo Pro's if they made em in 17"

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/general%20photos/conceptI_large.jpg

[SirGeo]

They look really good.. nice dish too :p

And how come a new steering wheel?

[blackoutsteve]

I think you want stock steelies with dog dishes.. C'mon man, you know you do! :p

They look nice but it's hard to tell until you see them mounted.:)

[67cammy]

Hey, Dont you mean Gav....I like a more solid looking wheel too (on a Muscle Car anyway). These will look good on your car Chris. I like how they do the dish with no step in them.

[cluxford]

Hey, Dont you mean Gav....I like a more solid looking wheel too (on a Muscle Car anyway). These will look good on your car Chris. I like how they do the dish with no step in them.

I think Gav is only on his 2nd set of wheels, are you on your 3rd or 4th ?

These wil be my 3rd, and the car is not even on the road yet !

[67cammy]

This will be my third and final set (I hope) :o .

[AUSCAMARO]

I think we need to start a new thread entitled 'The highs and lows of W A' addicts....

Wheels Anonymous!!

Mitch

[USA-69Z]

Hey, Dont you mean Gav....I like a more solid looking wheel too (on a Muscle Car anyway). These will look good on your car Chris. I like how they do the dish with no step in them.

Dont bring me into it Dave:p :p :p

I really like these Chris , they would suit what your doing with your car

[pro cam]

I Got My Concept Rims Delivered Last Month And They Look Fantastic.jason Is Easy To Deal With.the Rear Rims Took A Little Longer Than Expected As They Are 12 Inchs Wide.i Had The Tyres Fitted Last Week And They Spun Up Perfect.

[cluxford]

Pics please !!!

12 wide, what are they going on ???

[TUFF68]

I think you want stock steelies with dog dishes.. C'mon man, you know you do! :p

They look nice but it's hard to tell until you see them mounted.:)

I've got the rally wheels on at the moment Steve. I'm a bit of wheel addict as well Mitch, got 2 sets of Convo's, a set of Rally's and can even use the Weld Pro Star's off the '57 :D

Chris, i'd love to see Convo Pro's made in larger diameters as well.......

[blackoutsteve]

I've had Rallies for years and I love them, but just the other day I bought some Wheel Vintiques' wheels.. I was out painting them this evening and still have my nostrils full of overspray!! :p
I only have the two 15x7s at the moment as the rears (15x8s) are on backorder..

(Here's a clue.. ;) http://www.firstgencamaro.com/photogallerypics/1969/69camaro9.jpg )

[AUSCAMARO]

I've had Rallies for years and I love them, but just the other day I bought some Wheel Vintiques' wheels.. I was out painting them this evening and still have my nostrils full of overspray!! :p
I only have the two 15x7s at the moment as the rears (15x8s) are on backorder..

(Here's a clue.. ;) http://www.firstgencamaro.com/photogallerypics/1969/69camaro9.jpg )

As long as you put some of those ol school tyres on that will look sweet Steve...:D

[blackoutsteve]

I've only ever ran F60-15 Firestone Wide Ovals on the front with M/T Indy L60s on the rear. I love the look of bias profiles, but want to have radials this time for better handling. ..and see how good (or bad :p) my conversion is..
You're right though.. Bias are a much better looking tire.

http://www.antiquetyres.com.au/files/imagecache/new-image/files/firestone-wide-oval-f6015.jpg

[blackoutsteve]

These are so cool.. :cool: http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/1338/wheels003.th.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wheels003.jpg) ;)

[67SS502]

hey steve aren't those wheels called Poverty pack when they where released in the states?
they will look great on your beast, can't wait to see it on the road again.

I run rallies on my car and i can't get enough of them espically with the right suspension height.

[blackoutsteve]

There were nicknamed "poverty" wheels because all the base model / no option cars had them. Never officially named that though.
A better term in my opinion is "dog-dishes" because of their obvious resemblance.
Then, they were normal boring wheels. Today, they're a nice refreshing change to all the chome/polished/billet 20 inchers that are almost the norm.
But you guys know me.. I'm hardly a fan of bling which is why I love them. :D

[69SS]

[QUOTE=cluxford;22933]OK, what a fricken saga.

So I thought my Budnik's were on order. Turns out they aren't. 4 weeks wasted.

I'm so pissed at Budnik I've decided that I refuse to do business with them. Second time they have screwed with me, I normally never give businesses a second chance.

OK so on the hunt for a new set of wheels now.

I'm thinking Rushforth Concepts. Will mean a new steering wheel as wheel but no biggy.

Thoughts ?



17 x 7 on front with 1" dish
17 x 12 on rear with 6.5" dish

Any other options? I like lots of metal (ie no narrow or thin spokes). I'd actually do Convo Pro's if they made em in 17"



Chris, their the dux nuts.. :) your ride will look amazing with those rushforths.. not that I am bias of course ;)

[marinablu68]

There were nicknamed "poverty" wheels because all the base model / no option cars had them. Never officially named that though.
A better term in my opinion is "dog-dishes" because of their obvious resemblance.
Then, they were normal boring wheels. Today, they're a nice refreshing change to all the chome/polished/billet 20 inchers that are almost the norm.
But you guys know me.. I'm hardly a fan of bling which is why I love them. :D

They were standard issue on the copo cars of 69 if im not mistaken!
They look sweet in black on yours.nice work.

[blackoutsteve]

That's right because apart from their engines, the COPO cars were actually base model cars with very few, sometimes no other options.

Hey Bazil, is that your 68 in your avatar?

[6pakdave]

Doggies are cool. Poverty packs rule ! lol

Heres a pix of my old 65 GTO, with dog-dishes.

later Dave

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af228/6pakdave/100_0045.jpg

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af228/6pakdave/100_0054.jpg

[blackoutsteve]

Yeah.. :cool:

[RT4406]

cant beat tradition..go the dog dishes...

[marinablu68]

That's right because apart from their engines, the COPO cars were actually base model cars with very few, sometimes no other options.

Hey Bazil, is that your 68 in your avatar?

Hi Steve, yes it is and i picked it up about 2 years back over your way in Nerre Warren. Do you recognise it?

[blackoutsteve]

I recognise the picture. Was posted on here very recently?