Author Topic: searching for a 14 inch rim with three nubs and date codes of 5ML, 5MM or 6MN.  (Read 498 times)

Offline slk25

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Need one good five lug rim capable of being used for my spare on my V8 1966 hardtop.  Needs to be unbent in case I have a flat and need to press into service.
January 28 1966 Dearborn manufactured hardtop 289 2v 3spd manual

Offline Flade

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Were are the date codes on the rim?
68 Convertible, 289 C4, SJ May 68 build date

Offline 196667Bob

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I believe you meant "...or 6MA" (January, 1966), correct ?

Bob
1966 Coupe, C Code, 3 Sp MT, 6T07C154XXX, Build Date 11/22/65
1967 Conv, C Code, C4, 7F03C154XXX, Actual Build Date 01/31/67
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Offline Bossbill

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The 'M' in the middle or second position of the wheel ID stands for "Motor Wheel Corporation."
First position is Year.
Third position is Month.

The ID is on the radial nub or raised section near the center of the wheel. In this pic at the 7:00 position.
Bill
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Offline CW4macret

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Will this work for you?
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Offline slk25

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I believe you meant "...or 6MA" (January, 1966), correct ?

Bob
If 1966 is considered the first year, then yes 6MA.
I thought 1966 would be the second year, therefore the 6MN.
January 28 1966 Dearborn manufactured hardtop 289 2v 3spd manual

Offline J_Speegle

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Your going to likely be best served with rims dated from fall or late 65
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Offline Bossbill

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Would a supplier use the one year/second year dating?
To them, wouldn't they just use a normal 12 month A-M Ford calendar sequence?
Bill
Concours  Actual Ford Build 3/2/67 GT350 01375
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