62 5" steel wheels

[Chris H.]

I just removed my 5 wheels and threw away the tires. Lucky for me I again have 3 different styles!!

One is welded with 3 nubs on the center raised ring for the small hub cap and 4 nubs in the outer rim.

Three riveted but has the same nubs as above and virtually identical rim and disc. The open area between the rim and disc is the same except more rounded at the ends.

One riveted with no nubs anywhere, completely different disc with 5 threaded holes.

Does anyone have a picture of a correct wheel? Does my welded one sound correct? Where can I get correct wheels? ( I will take a look in the Driveline) Looked at the archives but a pictue would help.

Thanks, Chris

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[Gary Bishop]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels

No. But it would be nice if you could remove your Ebay Ad.

[Chris H.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels

No idea how the starter ad got there. Not mine but I did look at it a while ago. Lets see if it shows up on this one.

Chris

[Chris H.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels

I did find a 63-64 wheel picture on ebay. The one welded wheel looks like it exactly except it has the 4 nubs on the rim and no tiny nubs by the valve stem.

The 3 riveted rims look the same as my welded except the four openings between the rim and disc have a more radiused openings at each end.

I guess I can assume my welded wheel is correct. Any idea what my 3 riveted wheels fit? I think I can get original used wheels for $95 and wonder if my riveted ones are worth anything for trading?

Thanks, Chris

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[Clare Carpenter]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels

Your welded one sounds like it could be correct. Check to see if it has the little dogbone shaped cutouts on the backside where the spider is welded to the rim. If it doesn't, it is likely correct. If it does it will suffice in judging even though not exactly correct for a 61-62. There is some controversy over exactly when these wheels were replaced by those without the cutouts, but most will agree they are not EXACTLY correct for the '62. However, the wheels with the dogbone cutouts are easier to find as they were used for more model years.

You may be able to find a date stamped on the inside of your welded rim. It's ususally found near the valve stem opening and there should be a Kelsey Hayes logo stamped nearby, as well. The date might tell you if this wheel actually came with your car. Dates are not judged and do not matter but it's neat to find them anyway.

You have a couple of options. Buy 4 suitable repro replacements, Paragon has them, with the necessary nubs for full wheelcovers. Be aware there are some minor differences and I'm not sure the implications for judging. If your welded wheel is the correct one without the cutouts, keep it for the spare.

Try to find 4 additional welded wheels with, or without the cutouts, and use the best and most appropriate one for your spare. PM me if you'd like me to take some pics of mine.

[Chris H.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels

Thanks Clare. My welded does have the dogbone cut outs.

Any idea what the riveted wheels are correct for?

Thanks, Chris

[Clare Carpenter]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels

Not positive but I think riveted wheels were an earlier wheel, except in the case of the big brake 5.5" wheels, which are riveted.

[Mike E.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels

62 wheels had large valve stem hole rather than small like 63-64. Didn't have the circumferential depression to better seat the tire bead like 63-64. Should be spot welded on rear, with no dogbones.
Riveted, if in good shape, ought to be worth about $40-60.
All centers should have a "three-hump" profile as it leaves the center bolt holes and then tapers down to the outer rim. Many riveted/dogbones have only two circumferential humps and are incorrect. With the wheelcover on, that is difficult to see, however.

[Chris H.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels 3 hump photo?

Can someone post a "three-hump" profile picture? Cannot picture this.

Is the 62 only dogbone really rare and how much should I expect to pay? How about the dogbone wheels?

thanks

[Mike E.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels 3 hump photo?

Chris--
NO DOGBONES!!!!! Not correct for 62.

[Chris H.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels 3 hump photo?

whoops, I meant non dogbone for 62.

I think I figured out what 3 hump means. My dogbone wheel has an extra hump coming out of the ~1" wide major hump. My riveted wheels do not have this.

Chris

[Richard E.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels 3 hump photo?

Mike/Chris - I think the wheel picture in Noland's book (Pg 207)shows the "three hump" step down from from the center section. A little hard to see but shows up best at the 4-6 O'clock position. Also I seem to remember that the Vette stem hole is like 5/8" dia, vs 1/2" dia for others. Am I close to right on this? Cheers....Dick

[Chris H.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels-Riveted per Colvin??

Just found the reference chart in Colvin's book. Per the chart the only usage of 15x5" riveted wheels at Chevrolet from '60-'62 was Corvette. The JGM for '62 states welded. Is there any dispute on this? Are we sure they were welded and Colvin's book is wrong?

Again, my car had 3 riveted.

Chris

[Tom D.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels-Riveted per Colvin??

Chris: Just for fun, see the related item (not too far) below from Wayne Midkiff, about a 65-66 wheel with rivets.

[Chris H.]

Re: 62 5" steel wheels-Riveted per Colvin??

Tom, that is what made me pull out my'60-'64 Colvin book and that is where I found the riveted reference. My wheels are too rusty to see a date.
Chris