P02 wheel covers and w walls

[Thomas O.]

I have a 73 low optioned convertible. I doubt that the car had white wall tires or P02 covers. However I prefer that combination, thus I am wondering how much of a deduction I would be given. I know about two thirds of the 73 vettes had white walls. Also, I know bias tires were stock and there is a deduction for radail tires I belive. I have not noted any deduction for P02 wheel cover over rally wheels. tom

[Terry M.]

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You will receive no deduction just because your car was not equipped that way from Chevrolet. NCRS does not check build records for C1, C2, or C3 Corvettes.
You will receive deductions to the extent the parts you put on your car are different than typical factory production, but no effort will be made to determine how the car was originally equipped.
Ironic, isn't it, that so many people think a top flight certificate from NCRS is some guarantee of authenticity -- and it isn't.

Edit add: IF the parts are NOT installed like the factory did it there will be a deduction for the installation that is not TFP, but I'm thinking adding P02s and white stripe tires might be hard to install improperly.

[Lyndon S.]

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Years ago I would not have been caught dead with a set of PO2s on my car, but they came on it and that is what I have on it now. One thing you get tired of seeing nothing but rally wheels and just caps. Just the other day I had a man tell me how nice those looked, yeah an the white walls same. I must be mellowing in my old age.

[Jack C.]

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Years ago I would not have been caught dead with a set of PO2s on my car, but they came on it and that is what I have on it now. One thing you get tired of seeing nothing but rally wheels and just caps. Just the other day I had a man tell me how nice those looked, yeah an the white walls same. I must be mellowing in my old age.

I second that. Hated PO 1&2's for years. I bought my 68 5 years ago that had P01's on it. I took them off immediately and put them on the shelf and put the trim rigs and caps on. When I finally got ready for Flight Judging I put the P01's back on. I fell in love with them. Now the ralleys are on the shelf.

[Lyndon S.]

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Speaking of PO2s, where could I find some original valve stem extensions? Does anyone sell those in a NOS or reproduction ?
Thanks

[Jack H.]

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I've seen the extensions in Schrader branded blister packs on the shelf at serveral auto parts stores. Shouldn't be hard to dig up a set...

[Michael W.]

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I have a 73 low optioned convertible. .......... Also, I know bias tires were stock and there is a deduction for radail tires I belive. I have not noted any deduction for P02 wheel cover over rally wheels. tom

Tom,

Bias ply tire were NOT stock in 1973. Radial tires were standard, bias tires were discontinued at the end of '72 MY..

[Gerard R.]

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Years ago I would not have been caught dead with a set of PO2s on my car, but they came on it and that is what I have on it now. One thing you get tired of seeing nothing but rally wheels and just caps. Just the other day I had a man tell me how nice those looked, yeah an the white walls same. I must be mellowing in my old age.

I agree,i have them on my 70 454 with blackwalls and the look is great.

[Lyndon S.]

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Here you go some PO2s with some new tiger paws

[Anthony M.]

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I have always liked the PO2 hubcaps so I located a set right after I bought my car 7 years ago. Nothing else since. Now the cpas and trim rings are on the shelf.

[Lyndon S.]

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You guys do know that Zora hated the dam things though!
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Kelly

[Thomas O.]

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Lyndon: Ah yes, those edgy /sharp lines of the C3's just seem complete with the PO2 covers and ww's. thanks for the pics. tom

[Jack C.]

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Just watch your shins when you do the walk-around.

[Kenneth T.]

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My car came with rallyes and trim rings and caps. I got hold of a set of PO2 and I think they look great, an elegant look. My wife hates them.

Ken

[D S.]

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I share many of your thoughts about PO2s. My first 1970 had the rally caps and rings and I didn't think much of it (nor did anyone else)......until I began to see Camaros, Novas, Chevelles, rat rods, etc. have them. One thing about the caps is that they have the generic General Motors logo on them, nothing Corvette. The PO2s have cross flags in the centers that are symbolic of Corvette fame. If one was to see a Corvette with PO2s from the front or rear it makes the Corvette look lower and wider. Those are the reasons why I love the PO2s on my current 1970 Corvette. And I get a lot of compliments about them.