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I got a call from my dad tonite to come out and see his new toy. A really nice silver/silver 66. Car was a SCCA car for many years. Roll bar, 5 point harness, hooker headers, luckally, not beat up. He asked me where some of the old style Halibrand whells might be found. What size will fit stock wheel wells and where can they be found ? Thanks
Which style of Halibrands is your dad looking for? Halibrand made several styles in the 50s and 60s. He called me yesterday and told me he was going to get the car. I know he'll enjoy it. Tell him Rex said hello.
Tell him to contact this guy. He bought PS Engineering and plans to continue Phil Schmidt's line of very nice wheels.
I think the style most like the GS style wheels. I was busy with kids tonite and did not get a real good look at the car. Can't wait till this weekend to see it better. I think this is the most excited I have seen him about a car in a long time.
I think the style most like the GS style wheels. I was busy with kids tonite and did not get a real good look at the car. Can't wait till this weekend to see it better. I think this is the most excited I have seen him about a car in a long time.
When I was looking for wheels for my 65 I looked into PS wheels. I was looking for 17". This is a pics of what I think is the proper Halibrand style made by PS Engineering in a 17.
That 17" wheel is, indeed, somewhat similar to an original GS wheel (which was 15" diameter).
Here is an original Halibrand magnesium wheel:
One very obvious difference is that the spokes on the original wheel have more depth than those on the 17" wheel. This feature would give the original wheels more lateral strength.
That 17" wheel is, indeed, somewhat similar to an original GS wheel (which was 15" diameter).
Here is an original Halibrand magnesium wheel:
One very obvious difference is that the spokes on the original wheel have more depth than those on the 17" wheel. This feature would give the original wheels more lateral strength.
Jim
Jim,
If you were close to me those wheels would be in great danger Really cool!
If you were close to me those wheels would be in great danger Really cool!
Steve
You probably wouldn't want to race on them. I've been told that magnesium self-weakens from the inside out and that a visual inspection won't reveal the true condition of the metal.
It was my intention to use the wheels (I have a complete set) with some vintage GoodYear tires for display only on our Grand Sports.
Halibrand for C2
Really cool!
