Wheels....factory or NOT ??????

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  1. Teammuir1

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    You guys tell me if you can,,,, by this pic.....are these Wheels...
    The factory ones.. for a grabber maverick.....???????

    These came with my Green Machine....
    was just wondering..... Thanks.... Guys
     

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    Nope, not factory.

    There were several wheels from different
    manufacturers that are similar to the
    Magnum style wheels on Fords.

    Those look like the Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth
    versions.

    For several year vehicles, the bolt pattern is
    the same, so they may bolt up to your Maverick.

    The small and extruded center cap is characteristic
    of the Dodge family cars.

    Buick had some that were similar as well, but
    they never had the same bolt pattern.

    AMC als had a similar wheel, although I don't
    know what their bolt pattern was.

    Ford wheels came all chrome with black centers, or
    painted silver (argent) with bright trim rings.

    As far as Mavericks and Comets, I think it was
    probably '74 or '75 when the Magnum style
    wheel featuring the stainless/brushed aluminum
    trim ring became available. They were available
    on regular Mavericks and Comets and Grabbers
    and GT's.

    There were some Mustangs in '69/'70 that had a
    smaller version center cap that favors your wheels,
    they are collector items.

    I don't think yours are those, I really think yours
    are Chrysler/Dodge wheels.

    I hope this helps.

    Seth
     
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    Wes Maverick Police Dept.

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    They definately look like the Mopar wheels. There is a slight difference from my Ford styled steel wheels
     
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    LOL..... thats what I thought

    Thanks,, Guys,,,, I figured they were not stock ford.... They have Brand New Rubber... lol.
    Guess I see what I can get out of em,,,, lol thanks again guys....
     
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    Those are exactly the same wheels my '74 LDO car came with, FWIW. At least, that's what was on it when I bought it, anyway.
     
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    Wheels.... are they or arent they lol

    MAV MAN,,,, are you saying that you think they are Ford wheels.... ???? I'm so confused.... lol... :Later: Ron
     
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    The Ford and Mopar wheels are the same, they were all made by Motor Wheel. Only difference is the center caps, and I think I saw some mopar wheels that were painted slightly different.
     
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    THANKS<<<< lol

    thanks MAtt... hey you have a pic of your car any were I would like to see.... thanks Ron
     
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