Drdialtone Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Can anybody recommend a resource to buy stock rims for a 47 P-15? I'm considering a second set for radial tires and keep my current bias ply tires on their rims. Any suggestions on where to get good condition rims? Thanks! Quote
Young Ed Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Only sources are ebay parts cars junkyards etc. No vendors that carry new ones that I'm aware of. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Just have to keep looking around. Watch various parts sources, like the classifieds on this forum, craigslist, hamb classifieds and swapmeets. Son in law and I bought a decent set of four P15 rims with old tires and hubcaps on them at a swap for $40 or $50 (I forget which) last summer. Weren't looking real hard for any, but there they sat at a seller's space. They are out there, it's just finding them. Best if found close to home so shipping cost isn't an issue. Quote
Drdialtone Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 Gotcha. So, anything that looks reasonably good; no obvious warp, dents, etc. Also is there a way to "identify" rims that work? Markings? So I got the "5" bolt pattern, but what about size, 15" standard? Seeing them at a junkyard on a heap is probably the most certain way to know they are right. Anyone have knowledge of possible junkyards in the San Francisco bay area to scout? Thanks! Quote
scotty t Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 where are you located? i've got 3 wheels in indiana. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Scotty, do you have any pictures of your car to post yet? I'm anxious to see one of my cars cousins. Quote
michael.warshaw Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 ive got a set of 15 and 16's if your interested Quote
RobertKB Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 I have a set of good 15" rims, five if needed. They all appear good and have tires on them that are holding air. They are all original to the same car and have the same colour and pin striping. They would of course need painting for any vehicle that looks good. I would remove all tires and tubes of course before sending. I can provide pictures if wanted. I am located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. If interested, I will get a shipping quote through UPS. PM or email for more details. Quote
Drdialtone Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 Robert, I would be interested in all five. What would you be asking for them? Thanks! Quote
RobertKB Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Robert, I would be interested in all five. What would you be asking for them? Thanks! I sent you a PM. Quote
Drdialtone Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 Another question for the group... if I use tubeless radial tires is there any other special needs to consider? Thanks! Quote
1950 Special Deluxe Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 When I put mine on, I just cleaned the rims really well around where the tire beads, and bought threaded valve stems with an oval base. Quote
scotty t Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 Scotty, do you have any pictures of your car to post yet? I'm anxious to see one of my cars cousins. not yet. i had to tarp it when it got here because of the rain. then i stuffed it in my back garage, it's a tight fit with all the "stuff" and the 55 vert. soon i'll push it out for some pics. i AM collecting parts though! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 then i stuffed it in my back garage, it's a tight fit with all the "stuff" and the 55 vert. soon i'll push it out for some pics. i AM collecting parts though! OK......so what kind of 55 vert is it??? Quote
scotty t Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) then i stuffed it in my back garage, it's a tight fit with all the "stuff" and the 55 vert. soon i'll push it out for some pics. i AM collecting parts though! OK......so what kind of 55 vert is it??? the plymouth is sitting where the little red car is in this pic. can you MOPAR guys tell what kind of car the convertible is?:D:D Edited April 1, 2011 by scotty t Quote
scotty t Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 When I put mine on, I just cleaned the rims really well around where the tire beads, and bought threaded valve stems with an oval base. i've had good luck also but i used rubber stems. they sell at least two sizes. the old tube wheels have a larger stem hole. Advance Auto has them Quote
RobertKB Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 the plymouth is sitting where the little red car is in this pic. can you MOPAR guys tell what kind of car the convertible is?:D:D Corvette:eek: Quote
scotty t Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 Corvette:eek: not that one! the other one! Quote
Young Ed Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 I think thats a little newer corvette then 55. Its a chevy. Besides everyone knows corvette owners are snotty and call their cars roadsters not convertibles Quote
scotty t Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 I think thats a little newer corvette then 55. Its a chevy. Besides everyone knows corvette owners are snotty and call their cars roadsters not convertibles i DID say convertible, not roadster:p Quote
RobertKB Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 1955 Chevrolet:eek: convertible. Nice car! Quote
scotty t Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 1955 Chevrolet:eek: convertible. Nice car! ding ding ding we have a winner!!! not bad for a mopar guy;) Quote
Niel Hoback Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 Scotty, I spent almost 40 years under a sign like that. It said USS Gary Works. Have I seen that Chevy at a cruise-in at Jim Dandy's last year? Quote
scotty t Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 Scotty, I spent almost 40 years under a sign like that. It said USS Gary Works. Have I seen that Chevy at a cruise-in at Jim Dandy's last year? no, i've never been to jim dandy's cruise, i go to valpo. where did/do you work in the big mill? i started in the coke plant but i've been on 14(13) blast funace for the last 10 or so years as a millwright. Quote
CHCustoms Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 Will these work on my 47 Dodge 4 Dr Custom? Please send pictures to paintit@tds.net Located in Madison, WI Thanks! Amy Quote
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