WANTED 15" late 70s factory aluminum wheels

[moparagogo]

I would like a set of these.
Prefer the ones without the holes
Not sure of the year or model.
Thanks

 

[CanCritter]

think these are imperial rims...would like a set myself

 

[Xenon]

Late '70's Cordoba and Magnum wheels....

I have four of the wheels w/o the square holes...
I do not have all the centers....

 

[CanCritter]

if you don't mind could you take a measurement of the center for me when you have a moment....thanx

 

[ImpJay]

Late '70's Cordoba and Magnum wheels....



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I have four of the wheels w/o the square holes...
I do not have all the centers....

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Also Chrysler LeBaron and Dodge Diplomat.

 

[moparagogo]

Late '70's Cordoba and Magnum wheels....

I would be interested, no caps necessary.




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I have four of the wheels w/o the square holes...
I do not have all the centers....

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[moparagogo]

if you don't mind could you take a measurement of the center for me when you have a moment....thanxView attachment 295159

I would if I could, but I don't have any to measure.
I lifted the photo from the web.

 

[ImpJay]

if you don't mind could you take a measurement of the center for me when you have a moment....thanxView attachment 295159

Let me measure it tomorrow, while I´m at the garage. Dad has a set of those wheels.

 

[Quantum53]

Here is my set. I started cleaning one to see how it would clean up. With some more elbow grease it would really shine. The one I cleaned is the only one that shows any curb rash(marked) and that's not much. I have the wire centers but no caps. I also took a picture with another center.

 

[Mike66Chryslers]

These wheels were a factory option in 1978-79 only.

 

[ImpJay]

These wheels were a factory option in 1978-79 only.

Also 77.

 

[Mike66Chryslers]

Also 77.

You are correct! They appear in the 1977 Chrysler dealer databook section for the LeBaron. Must've been a mid-year addition because they don't appear in any brochures that I've ever seen until 1978.

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1977 Chrysler Dealership Data Book - Le Baron

 

[commando1]

@Mr C

 

[ImpJay]

Must've been a mid-year addition because they don't appear in any brochures that I've ever seen until 1978.

That´s interesting. It could have been that they were not planned to come out in 77, like the 69 Imperial Crown, which was advertised only as being a 4dr sedan.

 

[Mr C]

@Mr C

Yes? What's needed? These are M & B/R body forged aluminum wheels. 15x6 used for sure until 1980 (see brochure clip below). I suspect they were used until 1981 and went away with the R bodies, but I have no proof.

Chrysler pushed these wheels hard in 78/79...all the brochure cars featured them. I had a set on a Cordoba. Very light feeling. The centres and domes are prone to flying off, unfortunately. These are often found incomplete and missing the domes and centres.

 

[Mr C]

Oh and the same wheel was used on Lincolns, albeit with a different dome and centre and no black accent stripes. The Lincoln ones have a 5x5 bolt circle and work on Fusey Imperials.

 

[Quantum53]

Have no idea what they are worth. Would consider selling for $70(?) a wheel plus shipping.

 

[ImpJay]

@CanCritter

The center is just a bit less than 6", so it's just like the vented wheel posted above.

 

[Mike66Chryslers]

Oh and the same wheel was used on Lincolns, albeit with a different dome and centre and no black accent stripes. The Lincoln ones have a 5x5 bolt circle and work on Fusey Imperials.

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I always suspected these were the same wheels, and didn't know if the Lincoln ones were also on a 4.5" bolt circle or not.

 

[Mr C]

I always suspected these were the same wheels, and didn't know if the Lincoln ones were also on a 4.5" bolt circle or not.

Yup..it's been done before. I would convert to the Mopar domes and centres myself. Or road wheel domes/ centres. I think that would look better.

I think it's a great alternative for Fusey Imperials. The factory wheel covers are almost always dinged up. Some so much so that they're unsightly.