'65 Cutlass original wheels/caps

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April 27th, 2009, 10:55 AM

65az

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'65 Cutlass original wheels/caps

So the wife thinks she wants to put the wheels/tires back to original.. the car originally came with the matching painted wheels with hubcaps.. would like to not only see a close up picture of what these should look like along with info on sizes.. 14x6? Aluminum or steal? but a pic or two of some '65's with these on them. Thanks.

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April 27th, 2009, 11:51 AM

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I'm a big fan of the hubcaps. This is all I could find on the web. I'm pretty sure those aren't '65 caps, however. Wheels should be steel, 14 x 6, I believe.
oldsmobile-picture65.jpg

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April 28th, 2009, 02:18 AM

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Wheelin' and dealin'

A Cutlass might come with 14 X 5 and a 442 would come with 14 X 6?? I like those rallye I, Magnum 500 style all chrome

. Caps with or without trim rings would be another nice choice...

April 28th, 2009, 04:35 AM

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I like the "steel wheel with dog dish caps" look a lot. I think your car would look very good that way, and with black wall tires. MMMmmmmmm nice.

April 28th, 2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 65az

Definitely 14 x 6 JK "R" code wheels, which are the heavy duty 14 x 6s. I don't think Jason would mind me showing off his fine '65:
http://www.ultra-high-compression.com/page-done.html
I have a set I'd sell you if you're interested.

April 28th, 2009, 10:26 AM

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Thats a great look. and the redlines also add a lot

April 28th, 2009, 12:04 PM

65az

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Yes... I am interested... how much? You can pm me the price if you like.. how do you know they are R code wheels.. is that stamped on it somewhere?

April 28th, 2009, 12:34 PM

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Jason's '65 sure is fine. Looks fantastic with the caps. Not sure if they reproduce them though, or do they?

April 28th, 2009, 12:39 PM

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Yes... I am interested... how much? You can pm me the price if you like.. how do you know they are R code wheels.. is that stamped on it somewhere?

The R will be stamped about 1/4" high and located by the valve stem hole, so your can see it even with tires mounted.

This code is the broadcast code and would be found in the "Wheel" box on the build sheet (see attached), and inspector's manuals.

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May 1st, 2009, 04:54 PM

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Thanks for the pictures.. sounds like we are definately going to go back to stock with the rims.. hubcaps.. need to find the rims first.. going to go back to the Yard.. see if any are lying around out there....