Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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& at Chrysler Corp.:all chrome " ROAD WHEELS" 1967-'68 14x5.5" for B-bodies 14x6.0" for C-bodies " chrome style ROAD WHEELS" w/trim ring 1969-'76 (or so) 14x5.5" - on various year A, B, E, F-bodies 1971-'79 (or so) 14x6.0" - on various year B, F-bodies
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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If you look at the backside of the wheel , along the rim edge , you should see a Ford name in a circle.
Also those are really good cores ( the rim shells ) to make 14 x 7 small bolt steel wheels. Inside of the rim shell is 12.25 , just right for 14 x 7 small bolt or large bolt ralley or steel wheels.
Frank
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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Dont waste your breath with this dork, he wont believe you. He knows it all.
I met him shortly after he moved to spring hill, fl. My great aunt married the guy that developed this town (deltona corp). They also did deltona and marco island.
This clown said if i need to know anything about spring hill, ask him.
What a jerk. WTH are you talking about?????
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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I couldn't find any "Ford "markings anywhere on the wheel but I'm pretty sure that's the answer. appearently Ford made14x7's for Ranchairo's. What's suprising is they are IDENTICAL to MOPAR road wheels in every way!
Thanks guys!
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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I don't think Mopar or Ford make wheels? Kelsey Hayes and others probably do that 'for them'... A different centre hole is the biggest give-away from memory??? Don't think that matters with this style of wheel. Always prefer a 15 incher myself... Are you talking about Homer in Springfield??? Clem?
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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I don't think Mopar or Ford make wheels? Kelsey Hayes and others probably do that 'for them'... Good point and easy to forget Ma MOPAR didn't MAKE every part. - I didn't measure the hole but looks the same - Agree, these cars need 15's minimum. I just want to keep an original set for each car Thanks
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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Kelsey-Hayes and Motor Wheel both made wheels for the OEMs, likely others did as well depending on volume, construction style, etc.
Several times, I've used Ford 14x7 Magnums on Mopars, and nobody appeared to notice. wish I would have found these things before!
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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You're right about the center hole. The Ford wheel is pretty much a press fit on the mopar axle center. I usually remove the lug nuts and have to kick the side of the tire to break it loose. LOL I have run them for years because they look so good on the back of my 66. I don't think Mopar or Ford make wheels? Kelsey Hayes and others probably do that 'for them'... A different centre hole is the biggest give-away from memory??? Don't think that matters with this style of wheel. Always prefer a 15 incher myself... Are you talking about Homer in Springfield??? Clem?
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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You're right about the center hole. The Ford wheel is pretty much a press fit on the mopar axle center. I usually remove the lug nuts and have to kick the side of the tire to break it loose. LOL I have run them for years because they look so good on the back of my 66.
All I know is they fit on my 1970Charger with no issues?
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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Up until 1970 nobody was making many 15 inch tyres! I remember being in LA about 15 years ago and I saw a set of 32 inchers on a 4x4. Things change over the years and guys/gals who stick to 14 inchers are probably are just trying to be true to 60's muscle! If you are going to fit 1970 single piston disc brakes/calipers then its gotta be a 15 incher I'm afraid... The old kelsey four pots are a 'mare' at the best of times... Gotta keep it realistic, and make life easy for yourself.
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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My '73 Charger SE had the original 14X6" Road wheels, with the brushed trim rings, still with it when I bought it a few years ago. Looked almost identical to your rims.
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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If you are going to fit 1970 single piston disc brakes/calipers then its gotta be a 15 incher I'm afraid... :
Not true. Lots of .mopars built back then 14" rims and disc brakes
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Re: 14x7 Road wheel - Rare?
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If you are going to fit 1970 single piston disc brakes/calipers then its gotta be a 15 incher I'm afraid... :
Not true. Lots of .mopars built back then 14" rims and disc brakes every 1972-'74 E-body, 1973-'76 A-body, 1976-'80 (non-Kit Car or Super Coupe) F-body with disc brakes had 14" wheels
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