I talked to Tom O'Brian today at Real Rodders Wheels and placed an order for a set of the Halibrand repros. He said they need 2 more orders to make another run as the initial run is sold out. So if you are thinking about it jump in since it will be another 6 mo before the wheels would be ready once he starts the process. Also, he commented that the Studebaker requirements are niche items and some of the Stude owners were a bit odd in that they would call and inquire week after week how many sets were left but would never order any themselves. He said he wondered if they were just waiting until he ran out and then would say, wow I really missed out on those when they were available, too bad they are gone! The CASCO thing sometimes is not helping our cause!
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These will be not the same wheels. I was told his Ex got the molds in a divorce, and that is why they were no longer made. The new batches will be China sourced also (allegedly). We (a client of mine) bought 10 sets (40 wheels) previously, and they were good quality. I hope the new ones continue that tradition.Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
"Don't believe every internet quote" Abe Lincoln
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Unless he is doing some false advertising, it says wheels are 100% Made in America. The reason they were not made is that the Studebaker market is so small that anyone making a quantity of these could be left holding them for years. Why stick your neck out without hard sales.
A set is 4 wheels.Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT
58 C Cab
57 Broadmoor (Marvin)
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I just received what was said to be the last set from PAT O'BRIEN at RealRodders. He told me they were waiting on more orders with a new wheel maker as his buddy had retired and closed the business. The prices would remain the same for the wheels as well as the spinner/washer/lug combo. You also get a copy of the memo/correspondence from Studebaker and Halibrand Engineering including the original pricing. This was as of 2 weeks ago.
Rob in PA.
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Originally posted by Dan White View PostThe standard wheels are $349 ea. You can check the pricing yourself by going to: http://www.realrodderswheels.bizMike - Assistant Editor, Turning Wheels
Fort Worth, TX
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There is nothing that says these are Studebaker only wheels and would surely fit any vehicle that has the same bolt pattern, Ford, Chrysler, AMC, etc. However the design was unique to Studebaker and that is what is unique here.Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT
58 C Cab
57 Broadmoor (Marvin)
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Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
"Don't believe every internet quote" Abe Lincoln
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