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Title: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: buickfed 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?

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: dreracecar on March 20, 2014, 06:25:39 PM

16" dia X (width depends) for fuel dragsters

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: slingshot383 on March 24, 2014, 06:49:33 AM

If not the 16" rims, US Mag made a lot of the aluminum slots back then.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: JeffV8 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.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: buickfed on March 24, 2014, 07:39:28 PM

nice wheels. hate when they say 'call for pricing'.  :o
sent them an email with picture.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: JeffV8 on March 24, 2014, 08:14:16 PM

I pm you.. Also I sent Glenn the pics to post on this thread.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: rooman 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  :)

Roo

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: JeffV8 on March 25, 2014, 07:26:02 AM

These are $560. Each

http://www.americanrebelmfg.com/

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: JeffV8 on March 25, 2014, 07:27:33 AM

These are $500. Each

http://www.americanrebelmfg.com/. 16x11

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: rooman 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)

Roo

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: hotrodpete 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.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: buickfed 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.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: jspell 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

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: buickfed on March 30, 2014, 05:36:54 PM

didn't know radir was in jersey. will check them out. thanks

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: Eaallred on April 07, 2014, 07:11:05 PM

I just put these on my VW powered FED:

(http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/product_images/product_photo-large_image-50053.jpg)

$230 each at Summit.

Really love the look on my VW powered FED:

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh259/Eaallred/1925242_10203594387047094_967666634625726087_n_zps7148aaff.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/Eaallred/media/1925242_10203594387047094_967666634625726087_n_zps7148aaff.jpg.html)

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: denverflatheader on April 08, 2014, 12:37:48 PM

Eaallred - one of kind fed (?), nicely done.  DF

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: Eaallred on April 09, 2014, 10:16:15 AM

Quote from: denverflatheader on April 08, 2014, 12:37:48 PM

Eaallred - one of kind fed (?), nicely done.  DF

Thanks, still digging into the history on it. Have traced it back to three previous owners going back to 1990's. Chassis originally built by Bernie Schacker. It was an east coast car until I brought it to Utah. I haven't found when it was converted to VW power, or if it always was. Or even what year it was built. Powerglide and Pontiac 9.3" Thompson rear end in it screams vintage, but who really knows. Not me. Yet.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: buickfed on April 09, 2014, 06:45:24 PM

Eaallred,
ok, where did you hide the radiator?  ;D

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: denverflatheader on April 10, 2014, 12:36:35 PM

Eallred  - no transaxle, I was wondering on your driveline... and MT magnesium center, your fed has a few exclusive items going for it (thanks for info).  VW engines have to run reverse rotation (?) when you relocate from facing south to north, hmmm…  DF

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: dreracecar on April 11, 2014, 08:25:35 AM

Looking at pulley side of a VW engine it rotates clock-wise like any normal engine. Putting the engine behind the axle requires the ring gear to be on the oppisite side of the pinion as what we would consider normal. Putting the engine in front of the axle would be like installing any other engine.

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: denverflatheader on April 11, 2014, 12:36:30 PM

dreracecar - thanks for info, VW fed so odd it creates questions, like it tho.  DF   

Title: Re: rims and tires from the 60's
Post by: Eaallred on April 12, 2014, 10:01:06 AM

Yes, a VW engine runs clockwise when looking at it, so no problem there.

Corvair engines rotated counter-clockwise.