The Formal Photo Thread

[Old man Utah]

Hi guys
Thanks for the likes.
This 75 wagon was purchased new from Brubaker motors of Lancaster PA and I have all the documents. It found its way over to Richmond , Missouri eventually which is where I bought it about 18 months ago. I'm still in the middle of fixing a few things like power windows and power seat. It drives well but I find the ride a little harsh in comparison to the fusie wagons I've had although this could be due to it having been ordered with the heavy duty towing pack. The copper color is sienna I believe.I've put about 4,000 miles on the old girl since making it roadworthy.

 

[1978 NYB]

Very nice wagon!

My 78 NYB came from York, Pa.

 

[78Brougham]

That's a real beauty! I'm glad you've got! Keep us posted with more pics.

 

[Old man Utah]

Thank you both. The woodgrain was a bit neglected when I got it but I've managed to get most of it back.

 

[Chicago Bluesmobile]

Mine.

 

[75LandYacht]

Mine.

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With a bit of Elbow Grease! You could be driving her next weekend.. lol.. seriously though! Plans for a “BluMo” or parts car For the BluMo?

 

[75LandYacht]

Wasn’t getting any bites on the (Wheel / tire) thread.. so I’ll try here:

Need some clarification on the body color paint that’s on my 77 NYB Road wheels. Apologies if this thread isn’t the place for this. But I didn’t want to start a thread just for this one question. I put “Ginger” on jack-stands, no tags yet to drive, and took the wheels off to have new shoes put on her.. I’ve read discussions in the pass that body color painted Road Wheels were a 1978 year only option. My car is a 77 and the paint looks factory or dealer installed. I cleaned up the rims, LOVE this color, and courtesy of Murray Park / Trim rings the wheels came out spectacular IMO. Can someone please educate me please on this wheel / paint option?

 

[commando1]

Never heard of body-colored road wheels but that may be for another thread.

 

[Big_John]

Wasn’t getting any bites on the (Wheel / tire) thread.. so I’ll try here:

Need some clarification on the body color paint that’s on my 77 NYB Road wheels. Apologies if this thread isn’t the place for this. But I didn’t want to start a thread just for this one question. I put “Ginger” on jack-stands, no tags yet to drive, and took the wheels off to have new shoes put on her.. I’ve read discussions in the pass that body color painted Road Wheels were a 1978 year only option. My car is a 77 and the paint looks factory or dealer installed. I cleaned up the rims, LOVE this color, and courtesy of Murray Park / Trim rings the wheels came out spectacular IMO. Can someone please educate me please on this wheel / paint option?

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The centers aren't painted. They are painted plastic appliques that are held on by the centers. Part #4126615

Mine are '79 Diplomat wheels. 7" wide.

 

[Big_John]

The pictures are gone (Thanks Photobucket), but here's what I did.

Road Wheel Fillers.

 

[75LandYacht]

Thx John.. I had them apart to clean them, as you mentioned they are plastic and Gray in color, however mine have been painted, at some point to match the wheels as pictured.. the paint job looks to be factory or dealer IMO, either way! No rattle can job by any means.. so was this in fact a 78 Only option? Or could this have been ordered in 77 or other years? Knowing the cars history, I don’t think these wheels were added to car the match paint color.. You can see the Gray behind the PK6 color.

 

[commando1]

@Mr C


Interesting.

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

Mine were painted by GlenB49 about 1987 when the car was painted. It was painted again about nine years ago.

 

[75LandYacht]

Mystery continues...

 

[Mr C]

@Mr C


Interesting.

M body generation centers...will fit on any road wheel and were painted to accent the car. As mentioned, originally cast in grey plastic, and the part number is above. I can't prove it, but 1979 is the earliest factory documentation I can find the plastic colour keyed dishes...so if this Formal has them, they were likely an add on...enjoy them, paint them argent to look stock or live it up and colour key them.

 

[Mr C]

Oh, and I have 2 sets of these dishes myself...acquired during my road wheel stashing years. In all that time I only managed to get 2 sets of the 15x7s...the rest, the normal thinner variety.

 

[75LandYacht]

Oh, and I have 2 sets of these dishes myself...acquired during my road wheel stashing years. In all that time I only managed to get 2 sets of the 15x7s...the rest, the normal thinner variety.

Mr. C, any chance you’d be willing to let go of a set of 4? Need them for my 75 Road Wheels.. I know they’re not for the year of car, but I love the way they look.

 

[Mr C]

Mr. C, any chance you’d be willing to let go of a set of 4? Need them for my 75 Road Wheels.. I know they’re not for the year of car, but I love the way they look.

Sorry, I'm holding on to them.

 

[Big_John]

Mr. C, any chance you’d be willing to let go of a set of 4? Need them for my 75 Road Wheels.. I know they’re not for the year of car, but I love the way they look.

@marty mopar had some NOS appliques a couple years ago.

 

[Triple Pickle]

I guess it’s still ok to put a formal pic here,,