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Customs 1950s custom wheels

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by cool57, Aug 26, 2021.

  1. Hello HAMBers, I haven’t been on the HAMB in forever..I am back with a question.
    Were there any custom wheels available in the late ‘50s? I know wheel-cover swaps and mods were very popular, but did parts stores or catalogs offer custom wheels? I am talking pre-Cragar 5-spoke. Thanks!
     
  2. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
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    Halibrand was first in the mid 50’s. Then Palamedes which turned into American came next.
     
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  3. Black Panther
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    Probably just chrome wheels standard offset and reversed. No aftermarket mags widely sold that I know of besides Palamides/American Racing.
     
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  4. birdman1
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    First Radars in 1962 or so.before that, moon racing disc, olds or caddy full wheel hubcaps on ford's and Chevys. Don't forget Mexican chromes, ( silver painted stock wheels)
     
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  5. Halibrand and Palamedes…Those would have been more “racy” than “kustom” correct? I should have mentioned I want to put wheels on a 59 Galaxie that would have been the choice of a mild customizer (drive-in cruiser) circa 57-62
     
  6. Moriarity
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    Mild customs in that era ran either wheel covers (Lancers, Fiestas, Caddys etc) or chromed reverse wheels period. there were no other choices. Get out some old magazines and look
     
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  7. Joe Blow
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    Have always liked chromed reverse with baby moons on cars of that era.

    fairlane-500-skyliner-convertible-4spd-automatic-ac-4whl-disc-brakes-stunning-7.jpg
     
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  8. hotrodjack33
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    Even in the mid/late 60s, custom wheel choices were limited.
    Circa 1969/70, 6 lug "mexican chromies" on the front, 5 lug Radars on the rear...and my high school girlfriend just for sex appeal;)
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  9. Chrome 'true' reversed wheels on the rear, chrome wheels on the front. No baby moons. Chrome lug nuts. Done deal.
     
  10. Thanks to everyone
     
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