Wheel Identification

Clancy wrote:
>
> Hey, Gordo: Check for a date symbol stamped into a flat part on the
> rim, near one of the lug holes. It is usually a circle with a
> "fraction" in it....i.e. the month is in the "numerator" and the
> year is in the "denominator". Sometimes the date is filled in with
> years of paint and road grime. Usually a rag soaked with paint
> thinner or Simple Green will reveal the date. If not, you may need
> some 220 grit wet dry paper to lower the paint a little. Let us know
> what you find. Clancy
>
> Gordonzo wrote:
>>
>> My 1958 Sunroof Sedan was built up using mostly 1971 mechanical
>> parts. How do I tell if my 4-bolt wheels are from the 1968-1972 type
>> or the 1973-1979 type? I need to know so I can purchase the correct
>> type of beauty rings. Thanks.
>>
>
>
Thanks for the info! My wheels were cleaned and painted red so the
numbers should be easy to read.