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Can anyone identify these rims?
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Ford Poplar I think?
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They were advertised as beetle rims, will they fit?
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If they do fit I think they would look awesome on a bug
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I searched this before cause my dad has a 1937 ford pickup and noticed similar bolt pattern..english made fords(anglia/prefect/popular) will fit yes,but not usa fords

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16x4"? I have a set hanging on my wall. I was told they were Austin....
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Those might also come from an Opel, ca1930s.
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