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    Author Topic: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels  (Read 2315 times)

    Offline Super Blue 72

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    Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « on: September 07, 2007 - 02:41:56 PM »
    Just a weird thought.  I've been eying these wheels for a while.  A friend of mine, who is a Ford guy ( I forgave him for that...) who like some Mopars saw a Cuda with these wheels and he couldn't place where they were from.  I think he said they fit without mods, I'm not sure of that.  I'm wondering about the hole for the hub.   :dunno:

    They are 4.5" bolt pattern, 16"x7" aluminum alloy.  I might look into a set if I can find a set cheap.  They can be found on the likes of a 2000 Mercury Marquis/ Crown Vic.  They look nice plus will help the handling some...

    Anyone try this yet?  Do they fit around the Mopar hub?

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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #1 on: September 07, 2007 - 03:09:03 PM »
    on most ford RWD vehicle wheels, the register opening is too small, but you could always open them up....
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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #2 on: September 07, 2007 - 04:08:50 PM »
    Quote from: ntstlgl1970 on September 07, 2007 - 03:09:03 PM
    on most ford RWD vehicle wheels, the register opening is too small, but you could always open them up....

    Thanks for the info!  Might still keep this in mind if the price is right!

    I guess this is the same issue with the Bullitt style wheels as well.  Oh well.....
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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #3 on: September 07, 2007 - 05:11:21 PM »
    Quote from: ntstlgl1970 on September 07, 2007 - 03:09:03 PM
    on most ford RWD vehicle wheels, the register opening is too small, but you could always open them up....

    I found that out the hard way. The spare I HAD would fit the rear just fine because they are drum brakes. It wouldn't fit on the front, because of disc brakes. Dare you ask which of my tires went flat when I figured this out?   :stomp:


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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #4 on: September 07, 2007 - 05:18:23 PM »
    It should fit the rear axles, the front hubs probably need to be turned. Atleast in my case with my mustang wheels. I'm bringing a machine shop a drum and rotors and asking they be milled to the diameter of the axle opening in the drum
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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #5 on: September 07, 2007 - 08:02:46 PM »
    I think they might end up looking too small unless you put truck tires on there  :dunno:









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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #6 on: September 07, 2007 - 08:09:19 PM »
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    « Reply #7 on: September 07, 2007 - 08:38:29 PM »
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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #8 on: September 07, 2007 - 08:50:38 PM »
    Quote from: 360cuda on September 07, 2007 - 08:02:46 PM

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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #9 on: September 07, 2007 - 08:51:18 PM »
    Quote from: MEK-Dangerfield on September 07, 2007 - 05:11:21 PM
    I found that out the hard way. The spare I HAD would fit the rear just fine because they are drum brakes. It wouldn't fit on the front, because of disc brakes. Dare you ask which of my tires went flat when I figured this out?   :stomp:


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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

    Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #10 on: September 07, 2007 - 09:25:37 PM »
    Quote from: MEK-Dangerfield on September 07, 2007 - 05:11:21 PM
    I found that out the hard way. The spare I HAD would fit the rear just fine because they are drum brakes. It wouldn't fit on the front, because of disc brakes. Dare you ask which of my tires went flat when I figured this out?   :stomp:


      Mike

    Been there done that. 

    Had to jack the car up in the middle and do a double swap on the side of I- 95.  Scary.


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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #11 on: September 07, 2007 - 10:25:10 PM »
    Quote from: MEK-Dangerfield on September 07, 2007 - 05:11:21 PM
    I found that out the hard way. The spare I HAD would fit the rear just fine because they are drum brakes. It wouldn't fit on the front, because of disc brakes. Dare you ask which of my tires went flat when I figured this out?   :stomp:


      Mike
    Ok, I'll ask which one ? :poopoke: :stirpot:
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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #12 on: September 07, 2007 - 11:26:06 PM »
    If they are original Ford wheels, then yes, you will have hub register sizing issues. You can either mill the hub on the rotor and need to do this for any future rotor changes, or mill the wheel so it fits any mopar in the future.  FWIW, the wheels on my Challenger  to the left are 15x8s off an Explorer I found in the salvage yard. However, since they fit right on and are pretty wide, I think they were aftermarket wheels. But hey, how can you argue with $60 for a complete set.
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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #13 on: September 08, 2007 - 07:37:28 AM »
    Wow, HP2, they look good!  :thumbsup:
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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

    Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

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    Re: Wheels on the cheap...Mercury Marquis wheels
    « Reply #14 on: September 08, 2007 - 07:38:28 PM »
    My '71 Challenger came to me with a set of Mercury Cougar mag wheels, but I've got drums all around.  No problems.

    I've heard that late model Jeep wheels will fit also, but I've never tried.

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