Decoding Wheel Stamps - Magnum 500

MikeGriese · Aug 23, 2024

I have 4 Magnum 500 wheels that have identical stamping on the inside of the wheel rim. They are genuine Ford parts as the center section has the satin plating instead of the hard chrome like the rims, and there is a Ford logo on the back side of the rim. Before I send them off for restoration, can anyone tell me what these mean? I think the rim stamping is a date code. The inner wheel must be manufacturer information.

On the rim

In the wheel

Thanks!

MikeGriese · Sep 3, 2024

Nobody?!?

Vicus · Sep 3, 2024

Here's some information from the concoursmustang site:
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=28435.0
Cheers Frank

MikeGriese · Sep 3, 2024

Yeah that link doesn't help.

Don C · Sep 3, 2024

My best guess is that the date is January 17, 1969. The "J" signifies the shape of the rim where the tire bead sets.
The MW4 is the manufacturer, Motor Wheel Corporation, the 4 may be their plant or division number.
https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/collection/data/906962817#:~:text=Motor Wheel Corporation was formed in
https://517mag.com/motor-wheel-reborn/#:~:text=Founded in 1898 by Georgia-born William

Billw69 · Sep 4, 2024

I have a question, where are you getting them redone? I’ve got a couple sets id like to do also depending on the price.

Sorry I’m no help on the codes

MikeGriese · Sep 5, 2024

Calchrome seems to be the place. If you want them done as original - with the satin finish wheel centers...

Sit down

They run $650 per wheel.

The reason for the price is the wheel centers have to be removed from the rims. Both parts are plated separately and then rewelded together.

They have other options, but if you want those satin spokes, this is the best I have been able to find.

Billw69 · Sep 5, 2024

Well can’t say I’m surprised at the price. I’ll check them out. I’d also heard of another operation but I think they were substantially higher in price…… like prohibitive.

I’ll google Calchrome, thanks for the info!

MikeGriese · Sep 5, 2024

If you remember the other place, let me know - I'll be able to show my wife I (finally) chose a lesser expensive option...

Billw69 · Sep 5, 2024

…….wilco!!!

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