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Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 #1174106
02/07/12 05:41 PM 02/07/12 05:41 PM
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Hello,

I was curious if you folks could help me wade through the various wheel or hubcap options available on our 1966 Coronet 500 from the factory. We have been looking at some factory and auto show pictures but are unsure of what was actually available through the dealer. If it would be helpful I could post some pics.

Thank you,

Jeremiah

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Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Jeremiah] #1174107
02/07/12 06:15 PM 02/07/12 06:15 PM
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'66 Coronet 500s had a full "wheel cover" STANDARD from the FACTORY. (& AFAIK no OPTIONAL covers or "DELETE" wheel covers available "from the factory")
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: 6bblgt] #1174108
02/07/12 06:18 PM 02/07/12 06:18 PM
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This is the STANDARD '66 Coronet 500 wheel cover.

Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: 6bblgt] #1174109
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The convertible 500 is wearing DEALER ACCESSORY "over-the-counter" mag-type wheel covers.
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: 6bblgt] #1174110
02/07/12 06:28 PM 02/07/12 06:28 PM
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So no magnum 500's? Even chrome?
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: 6bblgt] #1174111
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STANDARD on the '66 Charger & also used (STANDARD/OPTIONAL) on the c-body Polara/Monaco line was a "deep-dish" wheel cover that required specific "deep-dish" wheels.
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: 6bblgt] #1174112
02/07/12 06:29 PM 02/07/12 06:29 PM
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No Magnum 500's in 1966
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Jeremiah] #1174113
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Quote:

So no magnum 500's? Even chrome?



Not until '67 - "from the DODGE factory"

Motor Wheel Corp. sold them aftermarket (with bright spokes) as "MAGNUM 500".

Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: 6bblgt] #1174114
02/16/12 11:46 AM 02/16/12 11:46 AM
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Damn those are cool. Does anyone have any other 1966 dodge options? So far none of the others that have been posted fly with the missus...

Thank you for getting me this far, I appreciate you help!
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Jeremiah] #1174115
02/16/12 09:52 PM 02/16/12 09:52 PM
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Quote:

Damn those are cool. Does anyone have any other 1966 dodge options? So far none of the others that have been posted fly with the missus...

Thank you for getting me this far, I appreciate you help!



If you're not worried about restoring the car to original, go with what you like. Easiest part to change on a car.

Here is my friend's '67 with 15x7 Magnum 500 style wheels on it. They always look good on these box cars.
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: NicksGarage] #1174116
02/17/12 07:27 PM 02/17/12 07:27 PM
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That's a nice Coronet Nick. What tires are those, blue lines look great on the 66's.

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Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: gregsrt] #1174117
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That's a nice Coronet Nick. What tires are those, blue lines look great on the 66's.



The tires came from a place in PA I think. We saw them at the Carlisle show and he ordered them. They're basically generic radials that the company modifies for whatever kind of design you want. I can see if I can find the name of the place.
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: NicksGarage] #1174118
02/17/12 08:50 PM 02/17/12 08:50 PM
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The place is called Diamond Back Classic Radials

http://www.dbtires.com/
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: NicksGarage] #1174119
02/18/12 03:55 PM 02/18/12 03:55 PM
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The place is called Diamond Back Classic Radials

http://www.dbtires.com/



Thanks

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Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Jeremiah] #1174120
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I have a set of the original covers (factory), I switched to small hub caps vs. wheel covers. I dont think they are hard to find but if you need them, let me know.
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Hemi ragtop] #1174121
02/19/12 10:50 PM 02/19/12 10:50 PM
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Thank you! I will be in touch. Can we see a pic of your car?
Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Jeremiah] #1174122
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I bought it with the idea of building a HEMI clone/tribute. So I pulled the 14" wheels with wheelcovers off and found a set of 15 x 7 that took the small hubcap and am using them. The car is almost finished, the latest photos I have are in the interior shop. More to come. I posted a few on Survivors and Projects that you should still be able to find.

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Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Hemi ragtop] #1174123
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If you are interested in stock wheelcovers, let me know. I don't see a situation where I will need them in the future. They are just sitting in the corner of the garage. Here is a photo of the wheel/tire I am using.

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Re: Factory Wheel Options for a 1966 Coronet 500 [Re: Hemi ragtop] #1174124
02/20/12 12:50 PM 02/20/12 12:50 PM
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Wow..color me jealous. What a cool car.

I'll be in touch for sure!

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