Wheels and Keys

[Kustom52Mopar]

What are you guys using for replacement keys?? Finding aluminum blanks or is there another key I can get made to work? I still have the originals but they have seen better days.

Secondly about stock wheels. I'm wanting to change to a wider wheel but really want to run my original dog dish cap. Anyone else tried this or got some crafty ideas to use em on different wheels? I know the hub wholes are larger than most ford wheels but I've got a Ranger rear axle and disc up front so most any steel with 5x4 1/2 bolt circle will work.

[JerseyHarold]

There are modern brass blanks that will work on our cars. They'll have a more modern pentastar shape but that's not a big deal. Take your originals to a good local locksmith and he should be able to set you right up.

[Kustom52Mopar]

good call, thanks JerseyHarlod. Ha, Why didn't I think of that?

[Norm's Coupe]

As for the wheels, GM wheels won't fit. If you want to use the original small hubcaps on more modern wheels, thats not a problem. Just drill out the rivet holding the clips on the original wheel and rivet the clips onto the new wheel. Then your original small hubcaps will work.

[Kustom52Mopar]

ya Norm I had kinda thought along those lines but didn't wanna mess up my old wheels. But I could prolly re-attatch them if it doesn't work.

Has anybody else seen or attempted this?? How bout if anybody has any tabs hanging around you wanna part with??

[maurice wade]

I was in need of a extra of key's for my 47, I searched for the oldest locksmith store I could find. I gave the locksmith my keys, no problem, he pulled the keys off the wall and made a new set for me.

[Kustom52Mopar]

awesome! I've finally got a day off tomm so thats something I need to get done. Thanks!