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Folks Of Interest Buying a truck from this guy and where can I find a wheel like this

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by steel rebel, Apr 2, 2015.

  1. steel rebel
    Joined: Jun 14, 2006
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    Seems like a nice guy but this is the first time I was on his porch. He wasn't home.

    The truck is missing one of these wheels. Just wondering how scarce they were.

    Gary

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  2. millersgarage
    Joined: Jun 23, 2009
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    Western Turbine wheel. Once very common
     
  3. DERPR30
    Joined: Jun 3, 2010
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    DERPR30
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    from HARVEY LA

    JUNK YARDS R FULL OF THESE WHEELS
     
  4. steel rebel
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    Thanks guys. I was hoping it wasn't one of the million dollar wheels.
     

  5. Boatmark
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    Don't think it is a Western, but maybe a Keystone. Either way, you can also find them restored at Detroit Vintage Wheels. (detroitvintagewheels.com) Even if you are junkyard hunting, you will be able to indentify it for sure by comparing it to photos on their site.
     
  6. I does resemble the old western turbine wheel but I don't think that's what it is, HRP
     
  7. Close enough for hand grenades. There UGLY.
     
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  8. Jalopy Joker
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    place Wanted Ad here. check craigslist too.
     
  9. NMCarNut
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    Yea, not a Western, sure looks like an Appliance Turbo Vec:
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  10. millersgarage
    Joined: Jun 23, 2009
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    EBay has lots of them
     
  11. steel rebel
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    Great ebay works for me.
     
  12. oldolds
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    They were on just about every 80's custom van.
     
  13. gnichols
    Joined: Mar 6, 2008
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    from Tampa, FL

    I think they (or something very similar) are being made again. Similar to Vectors? Gary
     
  14. looks like a dodge truck rim, early nineties?
     
  15. Squablow
    Joined: Apr 26, 2005
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    Most sizes and bolt patterns are real cheap, but the ones with the Mopar 5 on 4.5" pattern with the correct spoke count and size are worth big bucks to the guys who build General Lee clones.
     
  16. blowby
    Joined: Dec 27, 2012
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    from Nicasio Ca

    Find his garden hose, probably wrapped around it.
     
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