1964 1/2 K-code 15 inch steel wheels

  • According to Tony Gregory's book kars ordered in 1964 could be delivered with 15 inch Steel wheels as a rare option - does anyone here have any info/knowledge of these wheels?

    I am interested in knowing who manufactured these wheels, pictures and in particular any info on offset/backspace.

  • here is link to a motortrend story about a test done in 64. This car had 15” wheels but I’ve seen references to the wheels were to be offered, but never made the final cut.
    Would they have been what Shelby used in 65?

    https://www.motortrend.com/featured-vehicles/mump-1203-1964-hi-po-mustang-road-test/

    And an old thread from this site

    65shelby_old
    March 14, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Edited 2 times, last by 289kford (March 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM).

  • The 64½ Mustang in the Motor Trend article was a pre-production to show car magazine editors what was coming. Differences from production include C3OF-AJ carburetor with appropriate exhaust manifold with heat chamber (automatic choke), Fairlane 289 High Performance fender emblems, painted valve covers, small generator pulley. In short, it is a mixed bag. Has the California closed ventilation system. By June, when the production K-code Mustang came out, carburetors were C4OF manual chokes, deifferent fender emblem backing plates, and chrome valve covers.

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