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Offline buickfed

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rims and tires from the 60's
« on: March 20, 2014, 05:46:22 PM »
when I bought my fed it came with 15 x 10 rim's. the car is supposedly 1968 and I'm trying to keep it somewhat period correct. question is, what rims and tires were of that era?
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2014, 06:25:39 PM »
16" dia X (width depends) for fuel dragsters
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2014, 06:49:33 AM »
If not the 16" rims, US Mag made a lot of the aluminum slots back then.
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Offline JeffV8

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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2014, 05:00:33 PM »
Check these guys out. They made a mold from a Halibrand 16" wheel.  http://www.americanrebelmfg.com/
Ill try and send pics $500 unpolished $560 polished.
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2014, 07:39:28 PM »
nice wheels. hate when they say 'call for pricing'.  :o
sent them an email with picture.
« Last Edit: March 24, 2014, 07:52:35 PM by buickfed »
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2014, 08:14:16 PM »
I pm you.. Also I sent Glenn the pics to post on this thread.
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2014, 04:55:15 AM »
Real Rodders Wheels had a sale price deal going at the March meet. I don't have the flyer here at the shop but their stuff was heavily discounted.
 Better way than me finding the flyer--check their web site, (Duh!!!)

http://www.realrodderswheels.biz/

I guess that a little bit of competition is better for the buyer  :)

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Offline JeffV8

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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2014, 07:26:02 AM »
« Last Edit: March 25, 2014, 07:31:05 AM by JeffV8 »
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2014, 07:27:33 AM »
These are $500. Each

http://www.americanrebelmfg.com/. 16x11
« Last Edit: March 25, 2014, 07:31:43 AM by JeffV8 »
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2014, 10:03:36 AM »
Jeff,
       the American Rebel wheels were the best deal out there until Real Rodders Wheels cut their prices. At $485 for a 16 x 10 polished on both sides I would look in that direction (plus I like the Sprint style better than the big window kidney beans). I took a close look at both manufacturer's product at the March Meet and there is no differentiation there. If anyone is looking for light weight the Real Rodders stuff is also available in mag (at a premium price)

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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2014, 05:36:14 PM »
 I was at Bakersfield Friday and talked to both these guys. What I found interesting is American Rebel Wheels says they make the Real Rodder wheels for them. They are coming out with an exact copy of the small window Halibrand this spring.
  Either way the choices are much better than a few years ago.
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2014, 03:07:24 PM »
I did send an email to them and got no return. what is with some of these companies out there? I guess they hit the lotto and don't need any business.
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2014, 04:51:59 PM »
I beleive you can get the same wheels from Radir Wheels in New Jersey.  Check there website radirwheels.com
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2014, 05:36:54 PM »
didn't know radir was in jersey. will check them out. thanks
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Re: rims and tires from the 60's
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2014, 07:11:05 PM »
I just put these on my VW powered FED:



$230 each at Summit.

Really love the look on my VW powered FED:

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