I'm starting to dislike the fact that I can't buy a tall enough tire for my stock 14" rims. I'm looking for a set of stock 15" steel rims that will accept my stock 66 Pontiac dogdish caps. Anyone in Southern Manitoba have a set for sale?
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Carl, you probably remember, my 15 rims have 4 hubcap bumps, tight fit but work if youre careful.
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63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
Yes, it's pretty much those cars or else the 73-77 A bodies that will have what I want. I can't recall if S10 had a steel rim that looks right but the bolt pattern would be correct also. Same for Camaro and Firebird.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Carl, I gave up looking for nice 15's in 5- 4 3/4. The ones I saw were a mess, oddballs, pitted, and would have needed a lot of work to make them look nice. Besides, I really wanted the 8" on the back and the 7 up front.
So I just bit the bullet and bought 4 new 15" Wheel Vintiques series 62 rims in 7 and 8". 4.25" BS. The only caveat is the WV rim is lug centric compared to hub centric in the stock wheel, but the center stamping openings are very close to the stock wheel (if not identical), and they do have 3 bumps for the Pontiac DD caps.
Pricey (more now BTW), but they required no work, came in the width I'd desired and balanced well the first go. The powdercoat finish would have accepted paint no probs if I so desired.
But I'm sure there is some nice ones out there for the taking at a good price if you strike it just right. Good luck.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
Im always looking too. had a wanted ad on earlier this summer. nothing much around. Need a good junkyard tour in order to find some. Still lots out there in the fields!
the 4 bumps fit the stock dogdish no problem, all my cars have them.
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Beaumontguru
MY BEAUMONT HAS 4 STUDDED TIRES AND 2 BLOCKHEATERS......AND LOTS OF OIL UNDERNEATH. The other one has a longer roof.
I have 4 with tires on them, and I think 2 bare ones. But they're here in Calgary.
I might be able to arrange that. My brother in law/sister in law live in Lethbridge. They may come for Christmas, not sure yet. Do you want to PM me with details please?
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I've got a couple. I could give them to Douggie and he could drop them out the door as he flies over.....
I'm scared if Doug drops them out he might lose his balance and fall out of the plane.
No worries....just have a kiddie pool full of beer. I'm sure he'll hit the target.
Thanks for your concern Carl on my safety I knew your a caring guy.
As for you Jim! Well hell no use saying anything theres no hope for ya.
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