![]() ![]() ![]() The turn signals still work as they should, but what a hassle. Even then, I had to install it with just the right amount tension on the mounting screws or it would act up again (due to flex in the cheap materials.) I tightened up some screws snugly, and others I tightened to the "acceptable" tension, and kept them at that tension with Loc-Tite. I had to solder and repair my turn signal switch pretty much right out of the box as a new part. I thought the "old parts are of better quality than new parts" idea was kind of a myth until I rewired my '54 Ranch Wagon last year. Televisions and cell phones can be made overseas and be of good quality, but that's a much larger market that has much more at stake in terms of reputation, so the economies of scale can keep prices down without a terrible downside to quality. I'd rather pay twice the amount for a good quality part.) My theory is that there isn't enough of a market for old car restoration/repair parts to gain an economies of scale that would result in lower prices, but there is enough of a market to derive a profit from, so parts vendors have replacement parts made cheaply overseas to keep prices down.and to keep customers what I call "price happy." (It's a happiness that often doesn't last very long. I agree on the low quality new part problem. ![]() View of front/side of rim Pic of rim width at bead - 5-1/2-inches Pic of rim diameter inside bead - 15-inches View of back/side of rim Inboard view of rim Wheel stamped with size / type - note rim was made in Canada Date coded 7 66 for July 1966 View of front/side of rim Outboard view of rim s-l64.jpg (2.1 KiB) Viewed 2460 times 5 LUG WITH A BOLT PATTERN OF 4.5" (4.5x5) OR 114.3mm Have been blasted and painted, in like new condition though may have light dings or dents on the edges.ġ5X5-1/2 RIM. Believed to be correct for 1965 thru 1968 Thunderbird, Galaxie and Mercury with large Kelsey Hayes disc brakes though you should confirm first. Reconditioned Ford Thunderbird 15 X 5.5 inch Kelsey Hayes steel case factory original rim. Also note that this is one of the Canadian-made rims.įor reference, here's the dimensions given in the ebay ad: Interesting to see that there is a date code stamped in the back face of the center 'spyder' of 7 66 for July 1966, which would indicate that this rim probably came off a very early '67 production car. I've copied pics from the ad and placed them at the end of this message. The wheel was unique for '65-'67 T-birds and full-size cars with the 4-piston Kelsey-Hayes disc brake calipers in that the rims require a deep offset to clear them. ![]() If you're trying to find a rim at a 'more reasonable price' you'll need to keep searching and ask around - sometimes you may find someone parting out a '65-'67 that has them or has a few lying around. Everything on eBay overpriced of course, but is this the correct wheel? (My car has 15"on it now) :Īnd is there anywhere I can find one at a more reasonable price: Thanks, Jim I have a '65 T Bird, and I've heard that the front disc brakes require a wheel that has the right clearance. ALSO: wanting to get an extra wheel so that I can have a spare tire with me. ![]()
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