Original Slotted Wheels?

[rtspotts]

I'm trying to determine if these are original slotted wheels or after market. From what I was able to find searching this site I'm leaning toward original, but would appreciate verification. No real manufacturer markings I can find on the front or back, and the numbers I did find I couldn't cross reference. The tires are 235/60R14 which from my research is about the biggest you can put on a 14x6 rim.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Doug's 73 Mach1]

Yes, these appear to be originals including the rare lug nuts.

 

[rtspotts]

Thanks Doug!

 

[joehensley]

I'm trying to determine if these are original slotted wheels or after market. From what I was able to find searching this site I'm leaning toward original, but would appreciate verification. No real manufacturer markings I can find on the front or back, and the numbers I did find I couldn't cross reference. The tires are 235/60R14 which from my research is about the biggest you can put on a 14x6 rim.

Thanks in advance!

Yes they are! These became available for the 1973 and I ordered on my Mach 1 which I bought new in 73.

 

[MOTORCITYBADBOY]

I have a set of 73 rims that have this on the back..

 

[PeteG41]

Those look a lot like mine! Not sure if mine are original or not, but I am running 225/70/R14. Some of the lugs/studs were toast though.

 

[Sheriff41]

Those look a lot like mine! Not sure if mine are original or not, but I am running 225/70/R14. Some of the lugs/studs were toast though.

Welcome back, Pete! Your wheels don't appear to be original forged Ford wheels. In the photo, the one on the front appears to have a deeper dish than the one on the rear. You may have two different width wheels. They should polish up nicely.

 

[PeteG41]

Welcome back, Pete! Your wheels don't appear to be original forged Ford wheels. In the photo, the one on the front appears to have a deeper dish than the one on the rear. You may have two different width wheels. They should polish up nicely.

Yeah I was about 95% sure they weren't original since there looks to be slight differences, however they are all the same size so probably just the angle I took it at! But yeah I think an afternoon of work should bring them back a little. Long term I want yours though!