Question about Wheels

[68blucalispecial]

Hey everyone, Im thinking of buying some new rims for my 68 california special. Where is the best place is to buy a set of steel styled wheels either in Argent or Chrome. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Sam

 

[Mosesatm]

Do you want the original 14 x 6 or something larger?

Here's one vendor, but there are others.

http://store.cal-mustang.com/showdetl-7-5190-26-0.html

 

[PFSlim]

Many of the after market mag's carry these wheels. I have original on my car but I am sure there are folks out here that have bought from these places.

Mustangs Unlimited
NPD
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Branda

Paul

 

[68gt390]

Wheel Vintiques is a pretty good company to order from. There rims are about as close to OEM as you can get and these are the very wheels that most of your restoration shops carry.

http://www.wheelvintiques.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/index.html

Once on the site, click on "Steel Wheels", then click "53 series GT Rallye and go from there.

Hope this helps.

Don :wink:

 

[68blucalispecial]

Thanks for everyones help!! Sorry its taken me such a long time to respond, I had a little trouble finding my thread again. I am looking for the original 14X6wheels and I think Im going to go with this kit I found on KAR Auto Group.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...~S2010ZY9XI76172718736x~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000310A
They have the chorme centers and GT center caps. As far as I understand the the chrome center rims were only added as a dealer add on right?? And as far as the center caps go should a car only have the GT center caps if it was a GT. Im not quite sure if mine is a GT...would a Marti report help me clear up a lot of my questions?? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[PFSlim]

It is my understanding that the chrome wheels were add on's. You are correct in saying that only GT cars (identified by Marti) would have had the GT center caps. However, my car was not a GT. I liked the look of the GT center caps, GT rear valance, and GT gas cap. Therefore, they are all on my car. Remember, the car is yours. Make it how you wish and enjoy the car. You can always switch it back if needed.

Just my thoughts.

Paul

 

[Mustanglvr]

Thanks for everyones help!! Sorry its taken me such a long time to respond, I had a little trouble finding my thread again. I am looking for the original 14X6wheels and I think Im going to go with this kit I found on KAR Auto Group.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000310a~Z5Z5Z5AAKBD~P795.00~~~~S2010ZY9XI76172718736x~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000310A
They have the chorme centers and GT center caps. As far as I understand the the chrome center rims were only added as a dealer add on right?? And as far as the center caps go should a car only have the GT center caps if it was a GT. Im not quite sure if mine is a GT...would a Marti report help me clear up a lot of my questions?? Any help would be appreciated.

You really should have a Marti report to confirm authenticity. If you have a 302 4V or larger original engine, then your car may have had the GT option. A Marti report will tell you for sure. Please post pics and Marti when you can. Welcome to the site!!!

 

[68gt390]

If you decide to go with the wheels from KAR, they are great folks to deal with. I've done a lot of business with both Kevin and George and they are always there to help in anyway they can. Majority of parts for both my GT Coupe and CS have come from KAR.

Don

 

[68blucalispecial]

Thanks everyone again!! I think Im finally gonna just order the wheels from KAR (nice 2 know uve had a good experience with them Don)and order a Marti report 2. Like you said Paul I should enjoy the car and make it how I wish.
Sam