1961 Spare Tire

[William C.]

I removed the spare tire from my 61 and it appears to be a dog bone style welded rim but is painted on the face side to match the car.

The face also has the four tabs for the wheel cover .

Were spare tires painted to match the car ?

I do not think this is the correct wheel for a 61 though

Thanks

[Mike E.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

You're correct- its incorrect. It was done by a po because 1) 61's didn't have dog bones, 2) 61's didn't have the rubber vacuum tubing in the slots.

[Terry D.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

William
It appears correct to me. According to Judging Manual ( which if you don't already have you should get) 1961 standard wheels are painted body color on the face. Why do you think it is not correct?

Terry

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

William
It appears correct to me. According to Judging Manual ( which if you don't already have you should get) 1961 standard wheels are painted body color on the face. Why do you think it is not correct?

Terry

I ordered a manual they have a two week backorder . I know the 4 main wheels are painted bodycolor. was not sure on the spare. Thanks

[Pancho T.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

You're correct- its incorrect. It was done by a po because 1) 61's didn't have dog bones, 2) 61's didn't have the rubber vacuum tubing in the slots.

I agree.No dog bone wheels in '61.The dog bone welded wheel pictured with the rubber between the slots are common on '56 and early '57

[Edward J.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

Hi Bill, welcome to the NCRS. I knew I recongnized your name. Was talking to Fred about your new purchase yesterday. How about a few pic.s of your car. love to see it.

[Tom D.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12824154@N03/sets/

Look at my photos for the correct back-side welds. Note the diff. in the shape of the center section, when compared to 55-56 pass car riveted wheels.

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

Hi Bill, welcome to the NCRS. I knew I recongnized your name. Was talking to Fred about your new purchase yesterday. How about a few pic.s of your car. love to see it.

Ed good to see you on here.
Here is a link to all my pictures. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...61-fuelie.html
Really loving this 61 , beed documenting all the #s and so far everyting but the fuel pump and spare tire checks out . came with allot of history as well.

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12824154@N03/sets/

Look at my photos for the correct back-side welds. Note the diff. in the shape of the center section, when compared to 55-56 pass car riveted wheels.

Thank You that is what i was looking for as far as a picture. The 4 on the car are the correct ones. Going to pull tires off to get coded / stamps. Thanks again

[Edward J.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

Bill, great car. impressed ,looks like a well preserved car. will have to stop by and see it some time.

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Spare Tire

Bill, great car. impressed ,looks like a well preserved car. will have to stop by and see it some time.

definatly just going through it fixing little things like the ebrake switch and door switches. Gave it a detail. and ordered a few missing things like gas cap and correct brake cylinder cap.
Thanks