14" wheel decoding?

[weaz4200]

Any good info on decoding 14" wheels? I've seen many variations but how do you tell the difference between years,widths, makes (chrysler/ford/chevy)? Etc... pics would help also. Thanks.

 

[weaz4200]

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[69L48Z27]

Good topic. I have GM wheels figured out and there seems to be good info, Mopar wheels not so much.

I was looking, and found, 14x5 1/2" JJ wheels for our '67 R/T. I glass beaded one wheel so far and there's really nothing other than the size and that JJ code, this is inside and covered up when mounted. By the valve stem I expected to see some dates or codes but there's nothing really there. IIRC it was like an 'S' on either side of the stem.

Here's a photo of an original 67 R/T spare with original tire.

 

[69b3rt]

Good topic. I have GM wheels figured out and there seems to be good info, Mopar wheels not so much.

I was looking, and found, 14x5 1/2" JJ wheels for our '67 R/T. I glass beaded one wheel so far and there's really nothing other than the size and that JJ code, this is inside and covered up when mounted. By the valve stem I expected to see some dates or codes but there's nothing really there. IIRC it was like an 'S' on either side of the stem.

Here's a photo of an original 67 R/T spare with original tire.

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I am looking for these wheels for my 67 GTX convertible. I am finding it harder to find the wheels than the wheel covers. I have mint Plymouth mag style wheel covers, Just need correct wheels.

 

[weaz4200]

I am looking for these wheels for my 67 GTX convertible. I am finding it harder to find the wheels than the wheel covers.

date coded ones?

 

[weaz4200]

I assume these are it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-14X5-...ash=item1a2fc8e0d5:g:sWkAAOSwwzhZXVR8&vxp=mtr

 

[69b3rt]

I assume these are it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-14X5-...ash=item1a2fc8e0d5:g:sWkAAOSwwzhZXVR8&vxp=mtr

I had seen those earlier. He has them listed as year 65, which I believe are supposed to be the larger dog dish cap center. I just can't really tell if the wheels are listed accurately.

 

[weaz4200]

How does one decipher the year stamping? If a wheel is stamped M36... I assume it's a 1976. Maybe a 66?

Or stamped M39... how do you tell if it's a 69 or 79?

Is there an order that was followed? It wouldn't make sense that a M33 & M34 is a 73 & 74... but an M39 would go back to 69?

Can anyone clarify this?

Thanks.

 

[Dennis H]

I can see a 5 and a 9. Maybe an M. I think it's the original steel wheel spare from the 69 Coronet R/T.