OK guys (and Gals) I've come accross what I believe is an early to mid 60's Cragar Wheel. Its a 2 piece wheel with steel outer and cast aluminum inners (like the original S/S), I thought the might be the G/T series but the center caps screw on with 5 screws on the front, kind of like the first American Torque Thrust wheels. I can't seem to find any info like Model or name. I have 5 of these 15X6 / 5 0n 4 3/4 that have never been mounted. they still have the mounting instructions glued to the rims. If you think you,ve seen this type before and can remember the name or modle, I sure would appreciate a note. THANKS!!!!
Check for wheel manufacturer on inside of rim......There nice Ive only seen 14 inch versions of those ......
I know the Cragar S/X like the G/T series have the caps that tighten in from the back side of the wheel. Years ago I once saw an ad out of an old Hot Rod Mag. from the late 60's for a set of Cragar wheels that look liked yours and I remember them being called "*******". Check out this VVV thread below and look for the wheel in post # 62, I think thats the one! http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii128/chaseman113/l_69b8d328164df70710fb0b1142326c58.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php%3Ft%3D265067%26showall%3D1&usg=__75huraHHBQOO-3hob4lsJTjYMCw=&h=450&w=600&sz=34&hl=en&start=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=wJMzTbdDLP1pYM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcragar%2B*******%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1
There were a few makers that did them that way. I have E/T's like that on my comet and for my flat bottons trailer.
Those are Cragar GT. I had a set just like them on my 55 Chevy in 1971. Mine had the screw on center caps just like yours. I bought mine new when I worked for Goodyear. They may have changed the center cap style on the later models.
I also ran a set of these on the back of my '40 coupe. Mine were definely 15s, and I think may have been 15 x 7. They have a very sharp peak to the spoke. I think I may still have one or two in the attic. As I recall, I started to hand sand and polish one over the co**** of a long, cold winter. I always liked them because of the steel rim, just like the early Cragar wheels on the 65 Shelby.
Thanks, you may have pointed me in the right direction. I may be able to find the year they were first introduced. Thanks Again!!!!!
Guys here might think I'm NUTS!! But I put Pony Car "Bullitts" on my '67 Camaro 350SS/RS car ONLY b/ GM has NEVER re-popped a good wheel for our old cars like Ford finally did!'.... Moser's done the dirty deed for me FINE back then. I have my Fenton 14" x 7" and 9" mounted w/ E- and L-60's up on my garage's shelves.
they are called crager grand prix, wheels i have a pair on hear listed and it has a factory add posted with it , check my post and you can see it , they are nice wheels and you have a whole set and a spare , nice
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