[Excaliber]

As far as wheel\tire combos go. 15" is more accuarate, and being accurate IS a worthy goal. I think it's important to know as much as possible about what the period correct cars should or shouldn't have. Then you can make an intelligent decision about what YOU might want to do differently.

For me I would be looking for MAX traction in a wheel that "looked" original as possible. 16" is a good compromise here. I want the BIGGEST wheels and brakes I can get. The Excal had 10X16 back, and 9.5X16 front Compomotive BOLT on wheels. They "lool" pretty accurate and allow for some "big meats" at the same time. The more "accurate" your wheels, motor, car in general is, the more re-sale it will have down the road. A BB hands down, WILL generally bring more than a SB.

Not from me though, I'm LOOKING for a SB. I would "consider" a 427-428-429, but would draw that line at a 460 for instance. A stroked/bored 351 is the ticket for me, and YES, it BOTHERS ME that I'm "giving up" a big part of being "period correct".

Ernie