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Help me Identify these wheels...

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by TriFiveChevyJohn, May 2, 2007.

  1. TriFiveChevyJohn
    Joined: Apr 18, 2005
    Posts: 212

    TriFiveChevyJohn
    Member
    from TEXAS!

    Hey guys,
    I got these wheels with some parts I bought over the weekend
    and I need some help identifying them.
    Any ideas?:confused:

    I'm thinking 50's mopar
    (the extra holes around the lugs and "safety beads" [​IMG]).
    Size is 14x5
    Bolt pattern is 4.5 x 5
    Also there is a "5" by the valve stem.
     

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  2. pasadenahotrod
    Joined: Feb 13, 2007
    Posts: 11,775

    pasadenahotrod
    Member
    from Texas

    All wheels had safety beads by the late 40s. I agree with your Mopar guess at origin of these wheels but am guessing late50s-early60s since they're 14". I didn't think Mopar joined the GM bandwagon on the 14" deal for full size cars.
     
  3. TriFiveChevyJohn
    Joined: Apr 18, 2005
    Posts: 212

    TriFiveChevyJohn
    Member
    from TEXAS!

    Are you sure about that?
    I disagree. I have seen so many 55-57 Chevy wheels that I am just about sick of 'em and not one has ever had a "safety bead".
    That was Mopars big deal back in the day.:rolleyes: safety rims
     
  4. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
    Posts: 59,228

    squirrel
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    yup, chevy didn't get safety beads until some time in the 60s as best I can tell
     
  5. wheelkid
    Joined: May 25, 2006
    Posts: 1,263

    wheelkid
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    from Fresno, CA

    Yeah, other companyies didn't get safety beads until mid 60s, Mopars had them in the early 50s. I would agree with your guess about late 50s Mopar
    Jimmy
     
  6. TriFiveChevyJohn
    Joined: Apr 18, 2005
    Posts: 212

    TriFiveChevyJohn
    Member
    from TEXAS!

    It seems the general conclusion late 50's mopar.

    Any guess as to what year(s)?
     
  7. wheelkid
    Joined: May 25, 2006
    Posts: 1,263

    wheelkid
    Alliance Vendor
    from Fresno, CA

    Looked it up in Hollender, '57-66
    jimmy
     

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