Bob and List,
I know that the wheel color described by Bob is correct for Dodge in 1956.
I have an original tire for my car that is painted this way. I do not
know about the other makes (i.e. Plymouth, Chrysler, Desoto, etc.) Here
is a picture that Dave has on the web site that shows a 1956 Dodge spare
tire painted that way.
http://www.forwardlook.net/events/Hershey2002/IM002670.JPG
Greg in WI
1956 Dodge Royal Lancer
RMcg917191@xxxxxxx wrote:
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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