The First Damage

[Asonitez]

that looks like it can be sanded filled cleared and buffed out. I've seen worse become invisible.

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[Classic1967s]

Y2K you're right it's on the rear.

Just picked up my new rim from from the dealer today. I haven't had too much time to mess with it yet, but I see it came with the same yellow tab that all my rims had when the car first arrived. Does anyone know if this is a protective film on the rim?

 

[phrenetiK]

my friend is a detailer...look at his work..

find someone local that can do a good job.

 

[MrBillton]

How much was the wheel and what's the part number?

might wanna cancel that order: http://levittownfordsupercenter.com/levittown-parts/#parts

So I went ahead and ordered a new rim from my dealer, but was thinking of still possibly sending out the damaged one to be repaired, if possible.

Was wondering if anyone from the tri-state area (or not too far away) knows any good rim repair shops?

 

[Classic1967s]

With the tax and the "core deposit" the rim ran around $1,200. Believe it or not they charge a $50 deposit on the rim. If I return the old damaged one I get $50 back.

 

[SVTFreak]

With the tax and the "core deposit" the rim ran around $1,200. Believe it or not they charge a $50 deposit on the rim. If I return the old damaged one I get $50 back.

Core charge of 50$? Seriously, shit, you might get more for it at a recycling house.

 

[Classic1967s]

Right, a $50 deposit on a $1,000+ rim is just nuts.

I'm out of town for the weekend so won't be getting to the rim anytime soon, but does anyone know what the yellow tab on the rim saying "peel here" is? I recall these being on all the rims when the car came into the dealer initially.

Anyone that self-pre delivery inspected their cars know what the tab is about?

 

[50th#750]

I'm pleased you were able to order this rim so easily. Given this thread about the LE rims versus the regular 50th appearance package, I would be super concerned that the dealer would order the wrong thing. Did they ask you whether it was a front or rear rim that was damaged? If not, be ready for this to be the wrong replacement. (EDIT) Ok, I see what seems to be correct as you noted at FordParts.com I do wish they'd note it as being LE only, but the sizing seems right vs. appearance package.

 

[Classic1967s]

The dealer, and myself, was able to sort out the parts by the VIN. Also, the LE and anniversary appearance package rims have one very distinct difference, the size

The LEs have 19x9 in the front and 19x9.5 in the rear, while the appearance package has 19x8.5 all around.

 

[Classic1967s]

I am still debating if I am simply going to swap out the damaged rim for the new or making a whole new assembly with tire and all.

Does anyone know if the tires on the LEs are run flats or not?

 

[JohnDoe]

I am still debating if I am simply going to swap out the damaged rim for the new or making a whole new assembly with tire and all.

Does anyone know if the tires on the LEs are run flats or not?

Let me know if you end up repairing the wheel and where you did it. I have some serious curb rash that needs fixing

 

[Marino]

Let me know if you end up repairing the wheel and where you did it. I have some serious curb rash that needs fixing

Why the unnecessary badging?

 

[JohnDoe]

Why the unnecessary badging?

It's necessary to get people to stop asking me if it's a v6 or v8, because they don't recognize the sound

 

[ARS1]

That's nothing... 900 miles on it $16k worth of damage

 

[Chameleon]

Ouch! That will buff right out.

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