[Chevelle-list] 1965 Chevelle 15" Wheels & Covers?

[Rick Schaefer]

I'm pretty sure that the Impala used a larger wheel bolt pattern than the
chevelle.  I don't think that is the easy answer.

On 1/25/07, Dennis.McGillis at mcgilliscompany.com <
Dennis.McGillis at mcgilliscompany.com> wrote:
>
>  Thanks Dale,
> Maybe an Impala SS 15" wheel and cover is the answer.
> That is the way I have always removed heater hoses and this one is so
> tight I am hoping to find a better way.
> Thanks,
> Dennis McGillis, 1965 Malibu SS-350
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Dale <396guy at lcisp.com>
> *To:* 'Dennis McGillis' <dennis.mcgillis at mcgilliscompany.com> ; 'The
> Chevelle Mailing List' <chevelle-list at chevelles.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:58 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Chevelle 15" Wheels & Covers?
>
>
>
> Available?  Yes in the aftermarket, no from Chevrolet.  Tire sizes for
> 1965 Chevelles included 6.95x14, 7.35x14 and 7.75x14.  The full size car
> had 15-inch wheels (15x5 or 15x5.5 for police cars) in 65 according to my
> parts book. There was also a 3-bar spinner wheel cover available on the full
> size SS.
>
> The best way to remove old heater hose, in my opinion, is to (1)
> loosen/remove clamp then (2) with a box cutter type knife, slit the hose
> lengthwise while it's on the heater core bung.  Slitting the hose also makes
> it easier to remove from the fittings on the intake and/or water pump as
> well.
>
>
>
> Dale McIntosh
>
> 1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs <http://www.chevellecd.com/>
>
> ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92 <http://www.chevellecd.com/>
>
>
>  ------------------------------
>
> *From:* chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net [mailto:
> chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] *On Behalf Of *Dennis McGillis
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 24, 2007 8:14 PM
> *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
> *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] 1965 Chevelle 15" Wheels & Covers?
>
>
>
>  Hi Guys,
>
>    1. Was there a 15" wheel available for 1965 Chevelles?
>
>    2. If so, was there a 15" wheel cover for it?
>
>     www.mcgilliscompany.com/Images/Family/Malibu/MalibuPage.htm
>
>    3. You knew this was coming: If so, does anyone know where to buy them?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dennis McGillis
>
> 1965 Malibu SS-350
>
>


-- 
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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