Re: IML: 1966 Impiral wheels (rims)

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

You probably won't find those wheels in the junk yard. They were IN 
DEMAND back in the '70s since they fit Ford, and made an easy switch 
from 14 to 15 inch wheels on those cars. Conversely, the Ford 14 
inchers don't fit our cars as the center hole is too small. '57 and '58 
Imperial had 14 inch wheels that will fit, not that you would consider 
going that route. Even if you find an old wheel pile, not a single 
usable '59 through '66 Imperial rim would likely be among them. When a 
wrecker got an Imperial in, inevitably, the first thing to go would be 
the rims.

There are other years of Chrysler and Imperial rims that will fit you 
car, such as 1956 Imperial, but you need to get the late '59 through 
'66 as they have "vent-i-ports" for proper brake cooling, which is 
essential. The correct wheel covers are also necessary for the exact 
same reason. '66 covers look like '67 up but the newer covers lack the 
cooling vents that work in concert with the rims to cool the brakes. 
Its great that you have a correct set of '66's, but in case it turns 
out you don't, they are hard to find. '65s fit, seem plentiful, and 
blend well with the car until the correct covers can be located. The 
correct covers for all years are normally damaged by shops prying 
through the cooling vents to pop off the cover for tire and wheel 
maintenance.

Try Bob Hoffmiester, Imperial Heaven at Impparts@xxxxxxxxxxx Check the 
contact information on the OIC web site. I seem to always mess up his 
e-mail addy. Send him a note and they should arrive quickly. He's set 
up to take Paypal which expedites the transaction immensely. Bob is 
great, has lots of parts, and does and excellent job of supporting this 
group. There are other vendors listed, so far I only have experience 
with Bob. He has been my salvation here for the last few years. Great 
parts availability, service, and price. I am sure he can have the rims 
to you quickly.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: belvedere426@xxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 7:48 PM
Subject: IML: 1966 Impiral wheels (rims)

I recently bought a 1966 Imperial Crown 4D HT. It came with a set of
chrome wheels with moon hub caps, which would be fine if I owned a 32
Roadster. I have a complete set of original hub caps and I'm looking
for a
set of OEM wheels. Anyone know of a good source for new (reproduction)
wheels or used original wheels or am I just going to have to go junk
yard'n? Also, are there other years/models or makes who's wheels might
be
compatible? If anyone lives in or close to NC and has a set it would
make life easier and save on shipping. Thanks, Phil.




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