1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spare.

I'm really an Olds. guy but don't discriminate
I found this '69 GS California post car in a yard today. I've never seen these wheels & wanted to know about them. Are they valuable, junk, what? It looks like all 5 are there & they are 14" & take a trim ring? I missed out on some of the desirable parts, but did grab what I could & am more than willing to go back if need be. I'll be posting some of these parts in the for sale section soon also.
Calls are preferred as I don't visit this site often.
All parts are located in Indianapolis & I can ship about anything or local pick up is welcome too.
Thanks.
Scott
c. 317-727-7041

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Those are the exact same wheels with beauty rings that came on my 69 GS California new! Never seen another set since then.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Interested in Grill and Grill bar if not cracked and the Heater control looks to be in decent shape what shape was the long trunk trim in ? PM me with info. The rims don't usually bring as much interest as you would think. Tony

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Super Sport wheels, pretty common, not worth much. The center caps are worth more than the rims. Poor mans Rally Wheel. I like them, they came on my car. Took 7 of them to find 4 good ones.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Rich,
So you are saying the wheels like this that take a trim ring are called Super sports wheels but the ones that are all chrome without a trim ring are the rally wheels?
Not really a knowledgeable Buick guy but trying to learn when I can.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

I had the same style wheels on my '68 California GS. I still have them in a cabinet in the garage. I went to the 15" X 7" rallyes, for traction. Those skinny little 6" wheels don't give much of a bite off the line, with a peg leg rear end, even a 2.73. I personally don't think that they are all that rare.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Thanks for the input guys! Silly me will probably have to go back & get them & a few other parts off the car. I don't know where this yard keeps getting all these old cars, but I'm glad they do. They just crushed a bunch of old stuff, they proablay had about 100 pre '73 cars, but now have only about 30 or 40?
I'll try to answer pms in the next couple days.
They also have a '68 4 door skylark if anyone needs parts?

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

I am also interested in the rear trunk trim and quarter trim on both sides of rear quarters.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

I'm interested in the right rear upholstery panel, color doesn't matter. I really only need the metal piece, as it will probably have to be upholstered, anyway. Also, the "B" pillar plastic pieces, if they are any good.

Thanks!

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Check the grill on the '68. If it's nice it's valuable. If it's broken, it's still valuable.
Patrick

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

I'll move this to the Car Part-Outs section, since that is essentially what you are doing.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

I could use the Vinyl Top Trim, the three pieces on the side, only if perfect

From the order form:

V1 - Deluxe Wheel Covers P01
V2 - Chrome Plated Wheels P05
V3 - Wire Wheel Covers N95
V7 - Super Sport Wheels PA6

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

on that '68 4 door - the fender trim that runs above the body line

... looking for MINT, PIT FREE

I know .. wishing for a miracle but if I have to rechrome I'll just do mine

thanks

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

'68 rims with the trim ring are different than the '69 version. '68 had a chrome center and the '69 was painted. They also used different trim rings. There was not an option code for the '68 version and they are a bit of a mystery. My '68 GS has them.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Interesting. Anyone want to buy them cheap? No center caps, though.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Steve,
Here are the B pillar interior trim pieces. One looks pretty nice, the other is a little scratched/chalky. Neither is broken though. $50.00 shipped for the set?

PBR,
The metal grill part is bent/broken, but the plastic part is still there, but it's broken/cracked right in the center also. I might still get it as it should be pretty cheap. Thanks for the input.

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

I'm interested in the '68 grill pending price and photos--thanks!
Patrick

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

I could really use the Heater controls

Nick

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Did you grab the wheels? I'm interested.
ted

 

Re: 1969 GS California factory wheels. Rallye wheels with a trim ring? & original spa

Heater controls may be spoken for, waiting to hear back. I did not go back yet, but I'll grab or inspect all the parts/wheels when I do. I do remember the chromed metal part of the grill was bent/cracked. The plastic part was cracked/damaged right at the middle top so I didn't pay much attention to it but will most likely grab it when I go back.