Rims for a 62 GT in Ontario?

[Kato]

I posted in tech talk that I am looking to find steel rims to store my 62 GT for the winter rather doing so on its spoke rims. I was given lots of suggestions as to what rims will fit. It has Turner front discs and a stock rear axle. Has anyone in Ontario had any luck sourcing rims that will fit? So far I have had no luck at my local wrecking yards near Barrie.

[Roly Lusted]

You will have to find 15 x 6 Chrysler or Ford wheels. Most of them are gone from the wreckers near us. They need to early 1973-79 from Dodge diplomats. Roly Lusted, president Hamilton SDC. I just sold a set and got $200 plus a $100 for sandblasting.

[doug]

If you are storing the car for a lengthy period, why not put it on jack stands?

[pinehurstbob]

The Ford wheels are found on Crown Victorias, but watch, some are 7" wide. I was lucky and found 2 new wheels still in the trunk as spare, so only had to take 2 "used" wheels to make up my set. The Crown Vickies are still quite common in yards around here (Niagara) Good luck on your hunt.
Bob

[thunderations]

I believe that Ford Ranger truck wheels will work too.

[Kato]

You will have to find 15 x 6 Chrysler or Ford wheels. Most of them are gone from the wreckers near us. They need to early 1973-79 from Dodge diplomats. Roly Lusted, president Hamilton SDC. I just sold a set and got $200 plus a $100 for sandblasting.

I just got back from St Catharines and had no luck. I am told that most of those rims have gone to be used on trailers. Thanks for the response. Planning on going to York in the spring. Maybe I'll find a set there.

[Kato]

If you are storing the car for a lengthy period, why not put it on jack stands?

Yes I may have to do just that. The folks where I am storing weren't to keen on that in case they needed to move it but I don't want them moving it anyway, unless the place is on fire!

[Kato]

The Ford wheels are found on Crown Victorias, but watch, some are 7" wide. I was lucky and found 2 new wheels still in the trunk as spare, so only had to take 2 "used" wheels to make up my set. The Crown Vickies are still quite common in yards around here (Niagara) Good luck on your hunt.
Bob

Didn't know Crown Vics would work, thanks. The rims I have found that would work pattern wise have all been 7 inches wide. Seems the 6 inchers have been picked over. I like the spoke rims on the car but I would also like to have a set of rims and correct hub caps that I could put on the car to make it more original in addition to storing for the winter. I haven't tried the yards over your way yet, only as far as St Kitts.

[Kato]

I believe that Ford Ranger truck wheels will work too.

Thanks.. did they come in six inch wide?

[55 56 PREZ 4D]

The Ranger wheels are 15 x 6". 4" backspace.
They came on:
93 to 09 Rangers
93-94, 96-00 Explorers
97-01 Mercury Mountaineers
And at least on 2000 Mazda B2300 trucks [the Mazda truck was a ford ranger with Mazda nameplates.]
Certain trucks also came with 14" wheels. They have 6 ovals.
The 15" wheels you are looking for have 8 oddball shaped ovals.
Google images for "15" Ford Ranger steel wheels" to see what to look for.

[warrlaw1]

I used Ford Ranger on front for the Turner Discs. Make sure you use the Ford wheel nuts, too.

[Randy Bohannon]

I have a set(4) of original '63 Hawk disc brake wheels with almost new radial tires I'd be happy to sell, however they are in Hawaii. $300. If interested, email (RB.V4@att.net) or call me (253.229.5091). Randy

[warrlaw1]

LOL. Knowing Kato, he might just show up there

[55s]

Kevin,

I'm sure I have some real Stude 5" if you are interested.

Paul

[Kato]

The Ranger wheels are 15 x 6". 4" backspace.
They came on:
93 to 09 Rangers
93-94, 96-00 Explorers
97-01 Mercury Mountaineers
And at least on 2000 Mazda B2300 trucks [the Mazda truck was a ford ranger with Mazda nameplates.]
Certain trucks also came with 14" wheels. They have 6 ovals.
The 15" wheels you are looking for have 8 oddball shaped ovals.
Google images for "15" Ford Ranger steel wheels" to see what to look for.

Outstanding.. thank you! Surely I can find a set of these with all of those choices.