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Looking for info on late 70s factory aluminum rims #981672
04/27/11 10:49 PM
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I have a set of (apparently rare) rims that were optional on the late 70s Cordobas and LeBarons. Here's a picture:



I would like to know everything I can about these rims- most specifically, how did the center cap mount and what other center caps can be made to fit these rims? The original center caps were not included with these rims when I got them, so I am trying to find a suitable replacement.

Will the rallye center caps from the same time frame fit these rims? Does anyone have any of the center cap hardware for sale? What, if any, aftermarket center caps will fit these rims? Is there a snap in center cap that will at least cover the center holes?

Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Looking for info on late 70s factory aluminum rims [Re: slantsixgoon] #981673
04/28/11 01:51 AM
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A bracket bolts to the 2 small holes and the center piece bolts to that then there is a cap that snaps on top of that, and those can be different styles. I had those on a Magnum.

Re: Looking for info on late 70s factory aluminum rims [Re: Y3 70 BEE] #981674
04/28/11 03:34 AM
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not rare at all.. very common on the later B bodys. they polish nicely.


I am truckless..
Re: Looking for info on late 70s factory aluminum rims [Re: 340SHORTY] #981675
04/29/11 12:08 PM
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Thanks for the info. I guess I say they are rare because I have only ever seen two sets. For some reason I don;t see many late B bodies where I live, and never have seen many.

Re: Looking for info on late 70s factory aluminum rims [Re: slantsixgoon] #981676
04/29/11 01:57 PM
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Here's some info from a '78 Parts Catalog -

Re: Looking for info on late 70s factory aluminum rims [Re: 6bblgt] #981677
04/29/11 01:58 PM
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Re: Looking for info on late 70s factory aluminum rims [Re: 6bblgt] #981678
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Thanks 6bblgt! I have been meaning to pick up a 78 or 79 parts manual just for those diagrams and parts lists.







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