----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 2:46
AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Wheel Color
I was told they were supposeed to be white. Hmmm....
----- Original Message -----
Sent: 3/25/2004 11:31:56 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Wheel Color
Hello,
i dont know where you got the idea that rims were
two-toned...my 59 rims are dove grey now...it was s very close match to
original...
roger
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 7:18
PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Wheel Color
Hello List,
I think this was covered
a while back but I need a refresher course. If I recall correctly
Chrysler painted all of the wheels in the '55-'59 model years in two
shades of gray. The outer rim was a sort of dove gray and the inner
rim was more of a slate gray. My Dad had a '59 DeSoto Firesweep and
that is what I remember.
This past weekend I found the original
spare to my '56 Plymouth inside a continental tire assembly that was in
the trunk when I bought the car. The wheel rim has a badly cracked
and weathered wide whitewall tire mounted on it. However the
paint looks to be a single shade of light gray - with a fair touch of
surface rust. Were the slate colored inner rims a feature that
showed up only after '56? When I paint it I want it to be
correct. Any insights will be appreciated.
On! a slightly
different note a couple of weeks ago I spotted a '56 business coupe for
sale on a lot east of Xenia, OH. Had the usual rust but looked
original and the interior wasn't torn up. Light green with a white
top and powerflight transmission. Would need some sheet metal work
and re-chroming to be nice. Not a super desirable car, but a rare
one. If anyone is interested I'll go back and get more info.
Regards,
Bob McGrath
'56 Plymouth Savoy 4
dr
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