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BUCKY Hoodlum I can't find my glue!!! Posts: 199	How About This? Nov 10, 2017 1:47:29 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Nov 10, 2017 1:47:29 GMT -5 While I'm pondering the Cougar project, I'll ask about these: Are these wire wheels within the guidelines? They are going on a '58 Impala custom.
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How About This? Nov 10, 2017 2:25:41 GMT -5

Post by spex84 on Nov 10, 2017 2:25:41 GMT -5

I'm not an expert on wire wheels, but a bunch of cars were available with wire wheels in the 50s. I know Buick Skylark wire wheels were a hot item at that time. Borrani wheels were used on the first GT40...and I think the later Cragar Star wires look awesome on customs even though they're edging into lowrider territory.

The wire wheels pictured look fine to me!

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krassandbernie TRaKMinion "Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk!" Posts: 7,648	How About This? Nov 10, 2017 2:26:24 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krassandbernie on Nov 10, 2017 2:26:24 GMT -5 I think they would slide since Kelsey Hayes wire wheels were around in the sixties. Correct me if I am wrong guys.
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BUCKY Hoodlum I can't find my glue!!! Posts: 199	How About This? Nov 10, 2017 3:15:25 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Nov 10, 2017 3:15:25 GMT -5 I just read some info that Kelsey Hayes wires were available on '53 Caddy and Buick cars, and Motor Wheel wires were available on '53 and up Chryslers. K-H also made wires for '62-'63 T-birds, so I'm thinking these might be okay.
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constructionbob Greaser Life in scale. Posts: 1,486	How About This? Nov 10, 2017 4:41:29 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by constructionbob on Nov 10, 2017 4:41:29 GMT -5 Build on buddy!
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BUCKY Hoodlum I can't find my glue!!! Posts: 199	How About This? Feb 10, 2018 14:07:04 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Feb 10, 2018 14:07:04 GMT -5 I kinda got sidetracked on the Cougar project, among others on my bench! HAHAHAHA I'll rock along with this build, and, quite naturally, open it up to opinions and suggestions as it goes along. Thanks for your help, gennamen!!
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mod3llover Greaser Posts: 708	How About This? Mar 10, 2018 12:10:48 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mod3llover on Mar 10, 2018 12:10:48 GMT -5 Hey Bucky!?! I have a pic you might like to see.
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,446	How About This? Mar 11, 2018 22:28:34 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Mar 11, 2018 22:28:34 GMT -5 anything 1969 and older is welcome, styles and parts available until 1969 with the appropriate ideas during those years.
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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	How About This? Mar 12, 2018 8:55:05 GMT -5 via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Mar 12, 2018 8:55:05 GMT -5 Do it!
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How About This? Mar 25, 2018 11:56:10 GMT -5

Post by BUCKY on Mar 25, 2018 11:56:10 GMT -5

Thanks, guys! I have the PUMA GT thread started. The '58 Impala has been an ongoing project for about seven years, now. I'd like to start at the beginning and bring it up to date in its own thread. I have close to 40 photos on the build, but wouldn't have to post all of them. Will that be okay?

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Johnny Greaser Posts: 1,577	How About This? Mar 27, 2018 3:56:05 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Johnny on Mar 27, 2018 3:56:05 GMT -5 Hey Bucky, we can't have too much photos on here - bring as much as you would like!!
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BUCKY Hoodlum I can't find my glue!!! Posts: 199	How About This? Mar 27, 2018 13:13:46 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Mar 27, 2018 13:13:46 GMT -5 Cool! I'll get started on that one a bit later!!
	Keith Buckner here, but you can call me Bucky. On the bench....too many unfinished projects!!

BUCKY Hoodlum I can't find my glue!!! Posts: 199	How About This? Apr 2, 2018 16:21:22 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Apr 2, 2018 16:21:22 GMT -5 Here's one for ya, guys: Everything is period correct! HAHAHA
	Keith Buckner here, but you can call me Bucky. On the bench....too many unfinished projects!!

lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	How About This? Apr 2, 2018 17:54:27 GMT -5 via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Apr 2, 2018 17:54:27 GMT -5 Was a glue bomb I hope!
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BUCKY Hoodlum I can't find my glue!!! Posts: 199	How About This? Apr 2, 2018 18:09:26 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Apr 2, 2018 18:09:26 GMT -5 Not exactly. It started out like this: The one on the left is the one I used for the trailer. It came out of the mold like this. Unusable for a full build.
	Keith Buckner here, but you can call me Bucky. On the bench....too many unfinished projects!!

This is a good spot to drop a quick note or ask for help. If you are in a bad mood, this isn't the right spot to drop feelings. Thanks for understanding!

rickcaps55: Thanks Ed i have had this one for a long time got it as a kit that was stared but never got to it i have to say it was on the shelf for the last 15 years i guess it's time to get it going.!!! Jan 22, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5

41chevy: Yeah I'm leaning towards the Torino as a Winfield /Starbird style idea car like the Ford Custom Caravan would have commissioned. Jan 23, 2024 13:53:42 GMT -5