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Help finding a wheel

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mntbuggy, Dec 29, 2015.

  1. Dec 29, 2015
    mntbuggy

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    Andale , Ks
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    I have had this set of Aluminum Spoke wheels on my jeep for probably close to 25 yrs. I bought them used then. One of them has had a crack in the bead area since I have had it and it has never leaked. I would like to find one to replace this one and use it as a spare. If possible I would like to find two, I have looked locally off and on but I have never found one. Does anyone have one or know where I might find one? It would be greatly appreciated. They are 15 x 7.5 wide

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    Thanks!!
     
  2. Dec 29, 2015
    Glenn

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    Can't help with finding the wheel, but I have to ask how those aluminum spokes could possibly stand up to the punishment of just normal use. They don't appear to be any thicker than steel wheels like that. Also I first thought those were Jackman steel wheels. :confused:
     
  3. Dec 29, 2015
    ITLKSEZ

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    Are those really aluminum??
     
  4. Dec 29, 2015
    Glenn

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    That picture sure has me wondering. ;)
     
  5. Dec 29, 2015
    mntbuggy

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    Yes the wheels are really cast aluminum , Just polished !!! It has "made in the USA' and '15 x 7.5' cast on the inner bead. The spokes are probably an inch thick or so. The jeep leads a semi pampered life now but it used to get semi abused in my younger days!!!! I have never had a problem with them. the one that has the crack looks like it kissed a curb. But it has been like that since I have owned them.
     
  6. Dec 29, 2015
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    The picture makes it look like the spokes are maybe 1/4 inch thick, but the construction of the wheel itself definitely looks aluminum. Had me wondering. :)
     
  7. Dec 29, 2015
    Garageguy65

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    We have a guy locally that fixes Bent & Cracked Aluminum Rims. I have Never used him. Prices sound ok thou. Www.wheelmanspokane.com

    -Bent Wheels: $99 Per Wheel
    -Cracked Wheels: $129 Per Wheel
    -Curb Rash: $59-99 Per Wheel
    -Powder Coating: $99 Per Wheel (Standard Colors)

    May be a option for your cracked rim.

    Check on ebay for a rim. Amazing on what you can find if your patient..
     
  8. Dec 29, 2015
    mntbuggy

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    Thanks for the info for the repair. I have looked on E-bay off and on for many years :) with no luck. Keep looking though
     
  9. Dec 29, 2015
    Glenn

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    No name anywhere?
     
  10. Dec 30, 2015
    mntbuggy

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    I have looked in the past and never been able to find a name. Since these were made in the 70's there were not that many making alum wheels. ET, Keystone ,Crager ??
     
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    timgr

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    I would search for wheel repair shops in my area. Either that, or think about a new set of replacement wheels. That $129 crack repair gets you about half-way to a new set of steelies.
     
  12. Dec 30, 2015
    Glenn

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    mtdave

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    Those are the best looking aftermarket wheel ever made. I had a set on my '77 C20 Chevy and some low life POS dirt bag stole them right in my own driveway during a storm. I lived in San Diego county at the time and that was the norm there. I missed my best chance ever to fill a dirt bag full of holes.
     
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    mntbuggy

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    I sent him an E-mail and he did not have any but would e-mail me if he gets any. Thanks for the help with the name Jackman. I did a quick search on E-bay and did not find one for mine. The search still goes on

    Some people need to get a job and buy their own things!! !!!!
     
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    mntbuggy

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    I have always liked these, thought about replacing them with something else but I will keep these one will show up sooner or later. ( I hope)
     
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    Glenn

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    I was amazed that I actually found those.
     
  17. Dec 30, 2015
    Glenn

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    Did they confirm those were indeed made by Jackman? I did find some steel wheels called "Blackjack" that are patterned after the Jackman wheels. I wonder if the description was inferring that they look like Jackman?
     
  18. Dec 30, 2015
    mntbuggy

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    He didn't say they were not. I did some more digging and found http://www.detroitvintagewheels.com/home.html. They have ones like mine in one ot there pics. I send them an E-mail. I will pass the info along.
     
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