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These American Racing 200S front runners are a fine example, as these wheels are incredibly rare in this 15×4 sizing. Part of the fun of building a Day Two car is tracking down the period-correct parts. It’s also worth noting the awesome appearance of headers hanging down below the framerails of a Day Two car. Again, Coker Tire offers Cragar wheels and a huge variety of tires to give you the right look. These wheels were released in 1964 and will always be a staple in the muscle car world. You can’t go wrong with a set of Cragar S/S wheels.

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Jeff Mumford chose Pro Trac with 15×10 ET five spokes. Coker Tire is one of the only sources for N50-15 rear tires, offering Pro Trac and M&H brands to fit your preference. This peculiar alphanumeric sizing is a little hard to understand, but it can be compared to a modern 295/50R15 radial. One of the most popular rear tire sizes in the early ’70s was N50-15. Radir, American Rebel, ET, and Cragar offer excellent old-school designs, but to get a wheel like the one pictured, you’ll have to find those used and restore them. Suddenly, this classic Chevy restoration takes on a whole new attitude.Īlthough many retro wheel designs are available, it’s still fun to stroll through a swap meet and pick out a truly vintage set of wheels.

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Although it would’ve originally come with 14-inch wheels and F70-14 bias-ply tires, the upgrade to 15×8 Corvette Rally wheels and fat BFGoodrich radial T/A tires make all the difference in the world. The 1967 Chevelle SS is another example of tires and wheels affecting the stance. The stance comes from the beautifully molded fender flares and a combination of 15×8.5 and 15×10 American Racing 200S wheels and 255/60R15 and 275/60R15 rubber, respectively. Modified Corvettes were crazy hot in the ’70s, and Gary Watson’s 1965 Corvette coupe has the perfect old-school stance without any drastic suspension changes. Minor added Lakewood traction bars for a splash of color and the perfect old-school look. The tire and wheel combination is largely responsible for the stance on this car, as it rides on stock coil springs in the front and stock leaf springs out back. Moroso trick springs and Lakewood 90/10 shocks dial in the stance up front, while re-arched Calvert Racing split monoleaf springs position the rearend perfectly.Ĭlaude Minor’s 1968 Camaro Rally Sport is oozing with early ’70s goodness. Jeff Mumford’s 1970 Camaro is proof that standing tall is a great way to command attention with a Day Two build. Through the years, we’ve become accustomed to cars sitting low. While some cars of the era had a stinkbug stance (raised rear suspension, lowered front suspension), Jimmy’s Chevelle is tasteful, yet mean.

This car perfectly embodies the Day Two movement. Our most recent example of a Day Two muscle car restoration is Jimmy Arnold’s immaculate 1967 Chevelle, which we featured in the Jan. Follow along as we spill the beans on this somewhat-undiscovered segment of the hobby and depict some of the most popular Day Two modifications that you can easily apply to your muscle car restoration to give it the perfect amount of retro styling. The beauty of the Day Two movement is that you can easily undo it and switch back to stock or jump ahead into a more contemporary build without major expense. Fast-forward about 50 years and you can still personalize your muscle car with period-correct components. Items like valve covers, headers, hood scoops, steering wheels, and shifters were common upgrade items, and it was a no-brainer to personalize your new muscle car with new tires and wheels. The term Day Two came from the idea that on day one you bought a brand-new muscle car, and on the theoretical day two you modified it with a selection of parts from your local speed shop. The Day Two movement has a cult following on social media but sometimes goes unnoticed or underappreciated in the mainstream. Terms like Pro Street, Pro Touring, and Gasser have well-established and thoroughly discussed formulas in magazines, books, and all over the Internet. If you’re unfamiliar with the term Day Two, don’t worry. These cars were often labeled as street machines in those days, and the scope of that label ranged from simple bolt-on modifications to wild body alterations, candy paint, and custom interiors that can only be described as “tacky.” Much like the fashion choices of the ’70s, we like to remember the tasteful selections instead of dwelling on the bad decisions, which is where “Day Two” muscle cars come into the picture.

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