Hi all,
I am new to Concours Mustang Forum. Hoping for some assistance from people with more knowledge than me!
I'm almost finished with the restoration of my 1965 Ford Mustang A code. I am trying to keep it as original as possible. The build date is June 18, 1965 out of the San Jose plant. I am going to work/paint on my steel styled wheels. I have read a lot on this topic regarding the color of the inserts. This where I could use some assistance.
I have learned that the transition date on the colors are:
Before Feb 1, 1965, chrome cavities are painted grey (light grey)
After Feb 1, 1965, chrome cavities are painted grey gold (charcoal)
The previous owner had painted the wheels very dark, almost black. I can see the straight lines in the paint where they put the tape. It appears to me that they have not painted the spare tire. The color on the spare looks very light color grey to me, but I figured by June 65, it would have been the charcoal color. I attached a photo of two rims. Thanks for any assistance.
Dave