Ace-Garageguy Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Hokay, I've looked for over an hour. A few days ago, I could have sworn I saw a pickup build with a set of 18" or 20" steelies, and I could have sworn the builder mentioned they came from this kit: I could remember incorrectly, as I don't seem to be able to find the thread. Does anyone know if the kit shown has a set of largish steelies, or if not, where I might find a set?
berr13 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 What about the chrome wheels in the Revell '49 chopped Mercury? They seem kinda large to me...
Fat Brian Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Hokay, I've looked for over an hour. A few days ago, I could have sworn I saw a pickup build with a set of 18" or 20" steelies, and I could have sworn the builder mentioned they came from this kit: I could remember incorrectly, as I don't seem to be able to find the thread. Does anyone know if the kit shown has a set of largish steelies, or if not, where I might find a set? Bill, it's page 14 of this years Cannonball Run thread.
Mark Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 One of the Chevy kits (I'm 99% certain it's the one pictured) does have the large-diameter steelies with "baby Moon" caps (molded as a unit with the wheels). I used them to "de-Fooseify" an FD-100 I built last year.
espo Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Mark said: One of the Chevy kits (I'm 99% certain it's the one pictured) does have the large-diameter steelies with "baby Moon" caps (molded as a unit with the wheels). I used them to "de-Fooseify" an FD-100 I built last year. That would be the '56 Nomad with the tutone green Nomad on the box.
Mark Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Pretty sure the '57 has them too...the only '56 Nomad I have is the first issue, the one with the grossly overhanging front bumper (though I have the parts to fix that). I got those wheels from something, definitely not a '56 Nomad kit...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 25, 2018 Author Posted July 25, 2018 8 hours ago, Fat Brian said: Bill, it's page 14 of this years Cannonball Run thread. 4 hours ago, Mark said: One of the Chevy kits (I'm 99% certain it's the one pictured) does have the large-diameter steelies with "baby Moon" caps (molded as a unit with the wheels). 1 hour ago, espo said: That would be the '56 Nomad with the tutone green Nomad on the box. Thank you, gentlemen. As I've been getting around to snagging the '57 post for a gasser, and the '56 Nomad as well, I'll go ahead and get both of them coming. Thanks again.
willieman Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Fat Brian said: Bill, it's page 14 of this years Cannonball Run thread. 10 hours ago, Fat Brian said: Bill, it's page 14 of this years Cannonball Run thread. 15 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Hokay, I've looked for over an hour. A few days ago, I could have sworn I saw a pickup build with a set of 18" or 20" steelies, and I could have sworn the builder mentioned they came from this kit: I could remember incorrectly, as I don't seem to be able to find the thread. Does anyone know if the kit shown has a set of largish steelies, or if not, where I might find a set? I have this kit..The steelies are stock size
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 25, 2018 Author Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, willieman said: I have this kit..The steelies are stock size Well...bummer.
Joe Handley Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I thought somebody had started making big diameter steelies like what Detroit Steel Wheel sells, just can't remember where I saw them though........................
BigTallDad Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 In the '40's, most cars had 16" wheels. Maybe a Ford kit (not a Chevy, they had 6 lug nuts) from that era in 1/24 might work
JollySipper Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Steve Zimmerman makes a smoothie style large steel wheel...... He's a member here, but I'm not sure what his user name is........
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 25, 2018 Author Posted July 25, 2018 This is what I'm lookin' for, at least 18s, maybe 20s. And the guy who built it says they're in this kit:
Day 2 Muscle Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Bill in this vid, go to 4;45 and it shows the wheels in question. They are chrome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62j6YAH2Av8 Robert
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 25, 2018 Author Posted July 25, 2018 15 minutes ago, Day 2 Muscle said: Bill in this vid, go to 4;45 and it shows the wheels in question. Thank you sir! Perfect. Much appreciated.
Day 2 Muscle Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Thank you sir! Perfect. Much appreciated. No problem, glad to help. Robert
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