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We used to carry portawalls but only have some older stock now. I really don't like them. They are a big pain to put on, stay on and they...
Sorry I have not chimed back in for a while boys.... been out on the road. The cheapest tire we have now is a Universal brand imported for $65....
Hi guys... Here's a few facts about our production. We have about 800 molds in production in a number of factories here and abroad. Just about...
Hi 37... We could do the rims for you. It ain't cheap. We have a relationship with Gary McLean who designed many wire wheels. He has done some...
You dang skippy I am a Hambr. I get a kick out of some of the stuff. Don't have a lot of time but try to check in often. Haven't really...
According to the Tire and Rim Association books, the approved rims for a L78-15 is 6, 6 1/2, 7, 8. Now...sometimes its fun just to break the...
Hi Dave! Thanks for the post. Tell you a little story about the bus. Bought it from a collector in Seattle. This year the Great Race was...
Hi Deathtrap. We actually are working on heads right now for the 60's at Honest Charley. Could do intakes too. Best, Corky Coker
Grimlock! Howdy. Sorry to just now log back in. Was on Great Race coupla weeks with the wife. Had a blast. Running cycle tires,...just...
Hi guys... I agree with one of the guys here who said...."screw the rules n do what you want"... The OEM's moved primarily to 14 inch diameter...
I agree. He was one great machinist too. If anyone knew how to get more horsepower out of an early brass car, it was Tom Lester. I was his...
Thanks! Get a kick outa some of the discussions. Don't have a lot of time to log in but enjoy the time i do. Make sure you speak whilst at...
The car in the pic has 750-16 Firestone on rears and 600-16 Firestone on front. We have outfitted many cars with 600-16 fronts as well as 550-16...
TxRat...750-16 Lesters are made mostly for 30's n 40's collector cars which all had tube type rims. Some times a tube type tire will seal...
The 16 inch radials are designed tubeless. The problem with putting that on the sidewall of the tire is that 16 inch rims are OFTEN...no...most...
Will save it for anudder post if okay. Got some really cool pictures. Was the most original piece I have ever found. I think it was 2355...
We got a new 550R16 coming. Hope others see this so it will explain a little about these new radials. We have em in 550, 600, 650, 700 and...
Dr. J? Can't answer that question unless I know you are a real Doc or if youre Dad gave you that name. Actually not my real given name which is...
Tks Nosurf...see your'e from Kansas. How's the surf out there?
Hi Petejoe...Sorry to hear you've heard negative comments...actually there has been a lot of mess out there that has been cranked up by folks that...
Thanks lulabelle...but its Corky...no Mr.
Dang...you go for the big questions. Been in the hobby since I was born...got more stuff than I deserve or need. You know though, we don't need...
Denman makes a great tire. They produce the bias ply tires in Warren, Ohio. You can buy them from Lucas, or Universal. We don't sell em. We...
I will try to scan a pic of the car tomorrow if I get a chance and post it. Charley Card was the second guy (I believe) to be inducted in to the...
Got em in stock now Sam... our manufacturer (Denman in Warren Ohio) is leary of any warranty on them because so many folks bounce them 15 feet in...
Don't know if that bike is one of ours or not but certainly looks like it could be. We've done a number of red, maroon, black, black with flames...
Gotta answer this one too quickly. Charley Card was a wonderful guy that started and got his name operating a restaurant downtown Chattanooga...
Hi Guys! Man.... what can I say. When I became a Hamb'r...you guys really know how to welcome a fellow! Ain't bothered by it at all! Kind...
Here is a link or two to check out my Shafer 8. Probably some other pictures on the Great Race site, but haven't looked lately....
Have you lost your mind? Absolutely not! I think that open wheel is where its at! Do it! You might think about looking for a donor car like a...
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