C-Body Wheel and Tire Survey

[polara71]

The Whale

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I remember when Henry built the Flying Whale. The Drydock was buzzin over that car. Then he sold it

 

[amazinblue82]

I remember when Henry built the Flying Whale. The Drydock was buzzin over that car. Then he sold it

anybody know its whereabouts?

 

[polara71]

anybody know its whereabouts?

I havent seen this car in a long long time...So many Cs appear and go away.....

 

[amazinblue82]

source: 1968 Chrysler Newport Custom Convertible 55,469K original miles 2-Door 440 7.2L

 

[amazinblue82]

source: Purchase used 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible 6.3L HP in Bolton, Connecticut, United States

This car may be for sale .. can't tell with this site. Anyway, I thought it was a cool orignial look car.

 

[amazinblue82]

 

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[Ripinator]

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I gotta say the slabbys look good with just about any kind of wheel / tire. Some combinations are better than others, but none are really really bad.

 

[amazinblue82]

I gotta say the slabbys look good with just about any kind of wheel / tire. Some combinations are better than others, but none are really really bad.

i agree .. a few other folks have noticed the same thing -- except of course for these. not many folks onboard with these from post #2

 

[amazinblue82]

 

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[amazinblue82]

at an Auto show somewhere in 1968 ..

and somewhere in FL last month.

 

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[rapidtrans]

I gotta say the slabbys look good with just about any kind of wheel / tire. Some combinations are better than others, but none are really really bad.

Ya know? I gotta agree. Just don't go with the cheap Pep Boys aftermarket wheels. I'd prefer the cop caps to cheap wheels.