1970 240z

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Albert

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Hi Does anyone know what size the original Wolfrace wheels were that were offered as an option on the 1970 240Z ? I think they were 14 by 6J but some people tell me they were 7J ?
Thanks
 
datsfun

datsfun

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Albert said:
Hi Does anyone know what size the original Wolfrace wheels were that were offered as an option on the 1970 240Z ? I think they were 14 by 6J but some people tell me they were 7J ?
Thanks
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Good question. Were these offered as as "dealer option" by Nissan UK.
 
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Albert

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If they were dealer or owner fit was it typically 14 by6J's fitted or 14 by 7J's ?
I have an original 1970 car and I want to get some Wolfrace wheels but want them to be as original as poss.
 
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Albert

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Not keen on putting modern alloys on the car and not really keen on the original steel wheels with hubs although I have them.
 
datsfun

datsfun

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Albert said:
If they were dealer or owner fit was it typically 14 by6J's fitted or 14 by 7J's ?
I have an original 1970 car and I want to get some Wolfrace wheels but want them to be as original as poss.
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Is your 1970 car a RHD UK supplied example?
 
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Albert

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1970 Australian. just imported. Totally original. not modified timewarp car with two owners from new.
 
Rob Gaskin

Rob Gaskin

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Albert said:
Not keen on putting modern alloys on the car and not really keen on the original steel wheels with hubs although I have them.
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If you have an original 240Z why fit aftermarket wheels? Put the steels back on. Sorted!
 
Rob Gaskin

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Franky - looking at your car it's a shame you didn't just fix it for an MoT and drive it.
 
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Albert

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Yes I could just use the steel wheels but I like the look of the Wolfrace slot mags !
I thought I would keep the steels with their hub caps and use the alloys mostly.
 
datsfun

datsfun

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Albert said:
1970 Australian. just imported. Totally original. not modified timewarp car with two owners from new.
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Did Australian dealers fit these wheels as an option in 1970? I guess the wider question is do want to retain its Aussie(ness) not that there is such a word or making it UK supplied period correct suffices?
 
Rob Gaskin

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Albert said:
Yes I could just use the steel wheels but I like the look of the Wolfrace slot mags !
I thought I would keep the steels with their hub caps and use the alloys mostly.
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It's quite unique to the Z I think.

If you bought an 'original' Lotus Cortina, Twin Cam Escort, Cooper S etc you would do your best to have 'original' steel wheels on it. With the Z they are the first thing to go.
 
SeanDezart

SeanDezart

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Yep, I'm confused about the word 'original' as these were only ever after-market wheels and I think you need to get on an AusZ site and find out what was typically fitted there and then.

Also, would be to much to ask that (especially) as a member you present yourself and your car before the questions and help sourcing ? Please.

http://zclub.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=62
 
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vipergts

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I remember the Z's here commonly had the Wolfies and they looked great

Another good looking period wheel also made by Wolfrace were the Turbo Vec
 
MikeB

MikeB

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I would be cautious about buying 40 yr old alloys, you could end up with a wheel failure, don't know if Wolfies are prone to this, but others have been know to fail when subject to spirited driving
 
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