1961 Steel Rims

[Dan LeBlanc]

Looking to buy a set of steel rims for the 61 Fleetwood.  As it turns out, the spare rims I had the radials mounted on yesterday are no good.  Tires are fine. 

Shipping to zip 04619 needed.

[Jason Edge]

Make sure they are the 61 to 64 with the wider outer rim for the wheel covers.  65 and later, and other years had narrower diameter and your wheel covers will not fit those rims. I often have the 61 to 64 rims on hand but am out right now. If you do not find any, shoot me an email to jasonedge@nc.rr.com

For more details:
-1961 to 1964 rims had 16 11/16" 63/64  diameter, the 1965 and later were smaller diameter at 16 7/16" .
- Rims used on 75 series and commercial chassis cars are the same as those used on other body series cars except they are riveted together and are of heavier stock thickness.
- 1961 to 1964 except 75 series: group 5.803 pt # 1476584
- 1961 to 1964 75 series: group 5.803 pt # 1483457

Dan, you probably know this but anyone looking to sell you a rim may not.

[Dan LeBlanc]

Thanks Jason. You're right there are a lot of dishonest people out there who just want to take your money and sell you something. That's why I'm looking here first to see if I can find something from a fellow CLC member I can trust.

[C.R. Patton II]

Hello Dan

Glad to read you are improving your Cadillac

Two sources that I trust for your request are:
(1) CLC member Jim Eccleston
(2) Desert Valley Auto Parts

I hope your issue is solved soon.

[Dan LeBlanc]

I've got a set coming from Arizona Vintage Parts.