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Post by joy on Apr 9, 2021 16:20:20 GMT -8
Do you have any suggestions for finding a vintage wheel? I have a '67 aristocrat loliner and it came with 2 different tires/wheels. It is a 4 bolt on 4.5 in but I can't find a replacement. Only one wheel is original the other is a different sized wheel/tire altogether. Any suggestions are appreciated and thanks for all the valuable information you all share!
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Post by nccamper on Apr 9, 2021 17:12:53 GMT -8
Welcome!
I just checked VTS...no luck.
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Post by ekimnamniets on Apr 9, 2021 19:35:06 GMT -8
Try "Vintiques Wheels". That spelling may not be correct, but it should get you in the ballpark. They work with "Coker Tires" Lots of vintage auto and truck stuff. I bought replacement wheels for my '55 Traveleze from them.
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Post by ekimnamniets on Apr 9, 2021 19:41:07 GMT -8
I just double-checked.....I got the spelling right but it's "Wheel Vintiques". Not the other way around. Sometimes I get my murds wickst up and can't peak spwain.
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Post by vikx on Apr 9, 2021 19:47:24 GMT -8
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Post by ruderunner on Apr 10, 2021 2:44:20 GMT -8
FYI, most 79 to 93 Ford Mustang and it's spinoff were 4 lug. Easier to find those wheels than 60 year old Falcon wheels.
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Post by vikx on Apr 10, 2021 14:17:28 GMT -8
FYI, most 79 to 93 Ford Mustang and it's spinoff were 4 lug. Easier to find those wheels than 60 year old Falcon wheels. Is the offset the same as the old wheels?
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Post by joy on Apr 13, 2021 15:58:18 GMT -8
Thank you for all the suggestions! I will look into those options. How do I determine what my offset is?
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Post by joy on Apr 13, 2021 16:13:39 GMT -8
FYI, most 79 to 93 Ford Mustang and it's spinoff were 4 lug. Easier to find those wheels than 60 year old Falcon wheels. Is the offset the same as the old wheels? How do I determine my offset, and thank you for the link to the blowout thread
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Post by vikx on Apr 13, 2021 20:01:16 GMT -8
The offset on original wheels is different than new. If you have one orig. wheel, take it with to buy another. Also check the front spring bracket VERY CLOSELY!! when installing new tires.
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Post by ruderunner on Apr 17, 2021 3:55:04 GMT -8
As it happens, I have a extra wheel from one of those Mustangs, I found it the other day while cleaning out the shed.
Now, we haven't had a Mustang in 15 years. Guess I'm a pack rat.
I'll try to measure it up this afternoon. I expect the offset will be similar since both are RWD cars.
How to measure, lay a straight edge across the backside of the wheel and measure the distance to the mounting surface.
Edit, went out and measured the bolt pattern, closer to 4.25 or 110 mm. Guess that makes them a no go.
OTOH, redrilling a bolt pattern in a hub is usually not a big deal.
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