Take advantage of our sale and enjoy owning the best for less! He retained the threaded snout similar to the Rudge design; however, instead of using splines, he keyed the wheel to the hub with six pins set in the same pattern that the Midget wheels used. That means the wheels need to be unmounted. Menu. By the 1960s, Halibrand equipment was the standard for racers, gearheads, and even the OEM manufacturers. From the early 1950s right on into the 1960s, EVERY car competing at Indy had Halibrand wheels on them. View Details. Polar Lights #6502/3/4/5 Hawaiian Rambunctious FC Parts Wheels & Tires Halibrand American 325551463098. I've written some small articles that deal with the history of Halibrand Engineering and American Racing Equipment magnesium racing wheels. Simultaneously, we will innovate with late-model wheel designs with the same eye for engineering detail that Ted would've demanded himself. Engine: LS1 V8, topped off by Hilborn EFI stacks. The only thing that I've used for over 50 years. http://www.dymag.com/, Hayden Enterprises front wheels for dragsters The popularity of magnesium wheels peaked in 1950 -1960. As proven as the design was in steel, the reliability didn't translate to magnesium; the material's greater expansion rate than the steel hub compromised the fit between the two, causing the splines in the softer magnesium to fret and crack. Link post . 2023 Holley Performance Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Jive-Bomber, Mar 28, 2017. The lug nuts are concealed behind the cover which is held on by the knockoff. Advice on restoring and polishing Mag Wheels? . Racers of all types loved the light weight and strong construction of the wheels. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Gasser Front Halibrand 1pc WHEELS W .950 OD Tires RVL1:25 Serch LBR Model Parts at the best online prices at eBay! Thanks for the valuable info. But we much prefer the short version: Halibrand Engineering under Ted Halibrand cast wheels from magnesium exclusively (all subsequent owners cast the wheels from aluminum). Styled after the classic Halibrand Sprint wheels popularized in the '60s and early '70s on Sprint and other race cars. This was part of Halibrand's exploration into "street wheels" instead of focusing strictly on magnesium racing wheels. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Contact Seller. I subsequently got into a business selling buffs and compounds as I found these worked faster albeit the wheels had to be removed from the car. You would need to either clearcoat or lacquer the wheels, and neither is a permanent solution unfortunately. LeJuerrne poured his heart and soul into Halibrand during the 25-plus years that he owned the business and managed it until his passing in 2019. The 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the Ford GT40, the AC/Shelby Cobra, the Cobra Daytona Coupe, the Scarab roadsters, the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sportall of them wore Halibrand wheels. They also shot peen if necessary. Why didn't you? Racers of all types loved the light weight and strong construction of the wheels. I don't think I'd be welding on them unless I just don't know what I'm talking about. Its design consisted of an axle hub and wheel hub broached with matching splines-basically the same as under an old Jag, MG, or Austin-Healey. And polishing till the black is gone? Our E-list is secure, fast and FREE. Manufacturer: Halibrand. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. At first it was fun using metal polish to return them to their lustrous state but that soon wore off. Following this success, Halibrand formed Halibrand Engineering in 1947 in Culver City, California. Local Pickup. Pair of 18" X 5.5" wheels. Just after the war-some say 1947-Halibrand rented a building in Culver City, California, and set up shop as Halibrand Engineering. of the 'HALBRAND' magnesium cast wheels which were an option during 1963/64. The smooth disc wheels might have looked odd compared to the other racers, but nobody could deny the results. http://www.mcgard.com/, Motorsport Technology wheel adapters Best of luck. I know this topic keeps coming up over the years, but I am in contact with a fellow who will make exact copies of the Halibrand wheels offered as an option on Avantis in aluminum. When people today speak of "mag wheels" or "mag rims" they usually mean aluminum alloy wheels or rims, similar to 'tin foil' actually being aluminum. I recently bought a pair of rough looking 16x13 Halibrand magnesium wheels off an early funny car. Furthermore, the shop's foreman and Halibrand's brother, Teddy (yes, he had a brother named Teddy), died in the mid-'70s. As a cog in the wheel of Southern California's bustling aerospace industry, Halibrand had hands-on experience with advanced materials and methods perfected for the war effort. Eric Vaughn, who produced wheels inspired by Halibrand's designs, summed it up best: "Just about the time you think you've seen 'em all, another style shows up." Mopars are as timeless as a bike! Yes the wheels in the second photo were highly polished and would stay like that as long as they were attended to with Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish While World War II was raging on, Halibrand became a field service representative, leaving his Kurtis-Offenhauser behind and traveling the world over while helping to maintain the aircraft that Douglas was cranking out for the Armed Forces. South Gate, CA 90280 The problem I am experiencing is that "you just have to look at them" and they start to fade and oxidize. Bolt pattern is 5 on 5.5". Carroll Shelby put them on the Cobra and Daytona Coupe, Chevrolet ran them on the CERV-1 prototype and the 1963 Corvette Grand Sport, and youd be hard-pressed to miss seeing a set on a local hot-shoes ride around town. Or email patobrien@realrodderswheels.com. Click here. You'll read on this page that the early cast wheels were made of magnesium. http://www.coloradocustom.com/, Cragar Wheels Today's application for real magnesium wheels is generally for their lightness, not their appearance. Posted Here's the ordering information: 1963/1964 Studebaker Avanti Authenticity Manual I know the impregnation system with thermosetting methacrylate. Copyright 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Polished inside and out16x10's and 15x4 1/2, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Now, please explain 'Dietz number' and its relevance to magnesium, finishing and welding; I suspect it's not the kerosene lanterns & Wyoming coal mines found by googling. note: We appended your question to this thread, Vaughn where it's already answered. Dave and I have talked about his wheels, and it would be right to say that their styling was influenced by the Halibrand Sprint, just as was the case with the Ansen Sprint and the original E-T III. Stay up to date with the latest releases, events, promotions and more. No public brand/source suggestions please (. 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The information is there, it's just that not much of it has been compiled in bodies of information. If possible, also try to find a copy of Dow's "Magnesium Finishing" booklet . As well as we know those wheels, there really isn't that much published about them. Skip to the end of the images gallery . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Porsche 914 Mahle 15x5.5 magnesium wheel p/n 914.361.015.00 at the best online prices at eBay! 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There is quite a storied history to the brand, one that we have been careful to keep intact as weve began preparing for this moment. Have a question? I sprayed it and let it sit a couple minutes then wiped it even. To mount these on wheels not using the long-shank mag nuts, you will have to drill and tap . Any suggestions? $9,000.00 + shipping. - Bert, "Engineer To Win" That's a shame, really. I am restoring an old BMW and the case halves are sandcast which is rather rough so it is hard to polish and very time consuming. $159.99 At the end of the day, that option proved to be cost-prohibitive for . As far as I know the Halibrand wheels were a dealer installed factory option in 1963 and 1964. 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