in my opinion , altered wheel base cars really started drag racing , drew the crouds in , all the smoke chrome and noise ,the flash , all the big names were really carved in stone from then on , and you guys that had the pleasure of witnessing this period and still have those pictures of those cars launching , the noise , well you that was the period that really drew you in , im really happy you were there and took those old pics and videos and share them here on this site .. thank you im no expert , but when i see threads like this , ill gladly take an hr and a half to go through this entire thread .. u guys rock
this thread needs to come back into circulation! just bought a 65 Coronet AWB. Not a historic car. Has the WRONG wheels! from my observations, the Mopars ran five spokes, Cragars and even some steelies on the rear. Mostly five spokes and Cragars on the front. I did not see many running aluminum slots. Didn't see any SuperTricks, but they came out later I am thinking Cragars on front, for sure. Maybe Cragars or steelies on the rear. any suggestions? also, I need wheels! 10's for the rear.
landy ran cragars on all 4 corners of his 65 coronet some teams used magnesium front wheels and sox and martin had keystones on alot of thier cars
All the images I have seen of Dick Landy's 1965 Coronet have Torque Thrusts on all 4 corners or Torque Thrusts in front and Cragars out the back. The cars must have had their wheels swapped pretty regularly considering how many different combinations show up in period photographs.
i aggree with you skywolf on them changing wheels around alot landy was sponserd by cragar but im not sure if that was in 65 or if it came later i know in 67 he was sponsered by them i have seen pics of his 65 coronet with the torque thrust style wheels also
They mostly ran 6"-8.5" wide wheels. The thought was that with skinnier wheels you could lower the pressure without the tread cupping and leaving you run on the outer edges. Look at Phil Bonners Daddy warbucks and also the Bob Ford "The Quiet one" Galaxie they ran 6" magnesium D Spoke american's as did a lot of A/FX MUSTANGS. 10" wide wheels were not common on these cars. "MELTDOWN DRAGS" July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill. www.meltdowndrags.com
Some shots have him running spindle mount 5 spokes that still have the hub for the lugnuts but no holes. "MELTDOWN DRAGS" July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill. www.meltdowndrags.com
I know it wasn't altered it ran B/FX , but I was talking about the wheel width an it ran at the same time period. "MELTDOWN DRAGS" July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill. www.meltdowndrags.com
I know its been posted, but this will show the narrow wheels like the musta ng above. "MELTDOWN DRAGS" July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill. www.meltdowndrags.com
I'm not a ford guy , but the WARBUCKS Falcon and the Quiet One Galaxie are two of my favorite cars. "MELTDOWN DRAGS" July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill. www.meltdowndrags.com
That altered wheelbase 55 Chevy gasser is one of the koolest I've seen! I have always liked the altered wheel base cars, but that chevy sure is different!! Stan
i do belive that is the doug white car from around newark ,delaware from late 60s early 70. if it is same car , that car was driven on street. maybe some one can verifly as my memory is , forgot what else i wanted to say jim cornelius
That would be great to find out its still around? Wonder what times it turned? It sure would be interesting to find out more about it? Stan
what ever became of the godzilla 1955 altered wheelbase chevy? saw it run at keystone nationals maybe late70s early80s. anyone have pictures? thanks jim
car i remember was painted black and was running in competion, do not think it was built for wheelstanding as this photo appears to show. nice photo any way thanks for posting. any one living in northern delaware in late 60s to mid 70s remember this car being on the street? thanks jim im refering to post #1482 picture of 1955 chevy altered at what looks like cecil county drag way.
I remember seeing Godzilla at the Springnationals in Colombus a few times. Mid to late 70's. And a little later at Quaker City, I think. It was black everytime I saw it, and not an exhibition wheelstander. Very cool car that leaves an impression for sure. I think it may still be around, but I can't confirm that. & thanks to all the posters, luv the AWB's!
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