I don't mean to double post but I thought my new title would attract the people who are most likely have the info I need.

I decided to put American racing torq thrust II's on my 67 so now the rallys are up for sale. The person who wants to buy them has a 66 CHEVELLE WAGON WITH A 69 (longer rear end). Will my 15x7 stock chevy rallys with 275 60 R15 tires fit under the rear of his car? they fit fine on my 67 but he has the later rear. Any info is GREATLY appreciated.

Thank you

BTW. the reason I put urgent is because my new torq thrust will be here any day and I have to have the money from the rallys

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Hot66ss
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67 Malibu
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It'll only take a few minutes to bolt them up and check it out. Other similar posts have indicated that the newer diff is about 3/4" wider.

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"Bomber" '67 El Camino
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350/TH350 14.90 @ 93mph!
350,000+ miles on car
Likely 100k+ miles on engine

Yeah I would just bolt them to his car BUT the 69 rear is not in the car yet

problems.

Thanks

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Hot66ss
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Well bolt them on & see if there is at least 1 1/2 inches clearance on each side. Thatstill gives 3/4 inch wiggle room.
rick

It will be close, he will probably need to roll his fender lip to gain the clearance he needs.

Steve R.

A friend of mine bought a ' 67, and it had a ' 72 rear in it. He still ran 15x8 'Vette rallys , w/ 245-60's on it. I didn't look to see if the wheel lips were rolled though.

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How can I roll the lip without hurting the 8,000 in paint on the car??

Thanks for all the reponses

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Hot66ss
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I HAVE a 71 rear in my 67'. BACKSPACING IS THE ISSUE. My draglites are 15x8 with a 4.5 backspace and they fit perfect. I run Vette ralleys 15x8 3.5 backspace with a 26x10.5 MT, and I had to cut the lip a little. If you run a skinnier tire with the 3.5 backspace you'll make it. Your Ralleys are probably 4.5 backspace and will have no problem at all.

"Jimmy, what are the odds on the Japanese team finishing?"

I rolled my rear fenderwell lips with a small set of vice-grip versus the hammer and dolly trick. As long as there is no Bondo, not a problem. But if you can afford an 8k paint job, whats a couple more $ if you screw it up. Just kidding!

Big block Dave. How can I measure the backspace of the rims? why do you think its a 4.5 backspace?

Thanks fot all the help

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Hot66ss
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i used to have a 66 with a 71 12 bolt in it. it had 15x7 rallys with 275/60/15 firehawks.
it worked out fine. i also used 15x7's with 29x10.5 slicks. i had to shave the inner lip just a tad.
if the 66wagon is the same as a 2dr. it should work out fine.
good luck

I just came from a friends house and he has a '67 rag top with a '69 rear end and factory style with 15x8's
Plenty of room.

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Dale
Lowered '67 Elcamino
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