Where were these rims manufactured and does anyone make them today... Foose?
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@Troy Sloan has flipped beaucoup (60+) replicas of every configuration. He may know the answer.
I recall they were 17" rims that VS had custom-made.
As @Musbjim mentioned, I've had "beaucoup" replica Speedsters, actually more than 120! Wolfgang is correct, these are 17" wheels that were made specifically for widebody and Super widebody Speedsters built by Vintage Speedsters. They are actually made locally (Long Beach area) very near the old location of Vintage Speedsters in Hawaiian Gardens, which is now the location of Vintage Motorcars of California.
Anyone who wants to buy a set can order a set through Greg at Vintage Motorcars of California. I also have a set, but I'm not sure I want to sell them at the moment.
Troy
@Troy Sloan what would explain the "rough welding on inside near brake drum"? I'd think the wheels would have been cast in a single piece (for strength) and not made of 2 pieces welded together? Wonder if they (it) could have been repaired at some time. Maybe bent and straightened or lug bolts loose and messed up mounting holes? Are they chromed or just highly polished?
Impressive number of VS's sorted!
They are polished aluminum. I'm not able to look at mine and I don't recall if they are one piece or welded. Do the other 3 wheels look the same?
@Troy Sloan posted:They are polished aluminum. I'm not able to look at mine and I don't recall if they are one piece or welded. Do the other 3 wheels look the same?
So far I've notice the passenger rear... I plan on looking at the other rims tomorrow
But Troy said -
Anyone who wants to buy a set can order a set through Greg at Vintage Motorcars of California.