Halibrands/Dealer Option

[StudeMichael]

Here is another reference saying that Halibrands were a dealer option:

http://www.studebaker-info.org/Magandart/mtjun63/mtjun63.html

From Bob Johnston's Studebakerinfo.org

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by StudeMichael

Here is another reference saying that Halibrands were a dealer option:

http://www.studebaker-info.org/Magandart/mtjun63/mtjun63.html

From Bob Johnston's Studebakerinfo.org

A. Those "kidney bean" wheels at your link were never a option. They were seen on a few press cars, as were facing stripes and half painted GT Hawk roofs, but never factory installed.
B Even if the wheels were available from the dealer, that does not explain why they would appear on a build sheet if the dealer was the only choice.

JDP/Maryland

[StudeRich]

It is quite likely that the mag. writer was told that Halibrands would be available at Dealers at the time it was written, but when they became available, they never used the test car design type wheels, as you may know, they went with the real magnesium spoke type Mags instead. []

StudeRich

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

It is quite likely that the mag. writer was told that Halibrands would be available at Dealers at the time it was written, but when they became available, they never used the test car design type wheels, as you may know, they went with the real magnesium spoke type Mags instead. []

StudeRich

Yep, $288 for a set of five.

JDP/Maryland

[Bellingham Studenut]

quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

It is quite likely that the mag. writer was told that Halibrands would be available at Dealers at the time it was written, but when they became available, they never used the test car design type wheels, as you may know, they went with the real magnesium spoke type Mags instead. []

StudeRich

Rich,

You might recognize this car (minus the missing mags).
It's a white prototype Super Hawk (with powershift) sent to LA after engineering.
The article did say the Halibrands would be available, but perhaps they weren't by the time dealers started receiving them in April.

James

The Bell Collection
Bellingham, WA.

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by Bellingham Studenut

quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

It is quite likely that the mag. writer was told that Halibrands would be available at Dealers at the time it was written, but when they became available, they never used the test car design type wheels, as you may know, they went with the real magnesium spoke type Mags instead. []

StudeRich

Rich,

I bought a new 63 GT in Aug of 63 and wanted the mags a few months later. The dealer, Freeman Spicer sent me to Salay's Speed shop in South Bend to order them, even though they had a Avanti on the floor with them by then. I saw them on Egbert's car, and had to have a set. BTW, they started to corrode after one winter.
You might recognize this car (minus the missing mags).
It's a white prototype Super Hawk (with powershift) sent to LA after engineering.
The article did say the Halibrands would be available, but perhaps they weren't by the time dealers started receiving them in April.

James

The Bell Collection
Bellingham, WA.

JDP/Maryland

[Studebaker Wheel]

For what it's worth. Factory photo taken in 1963.

Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

[jlmccuan]

That's the ones I'm after. Even a close replica would be a score. Any help?

Jim
Often in error, never in doubt

____1966 Avanti II RQA 0088_______________1963 Avanti R2 63R3152____________Rabid Snail Racing

[1950 Champion RegalDeluxe]

quote:Originally posted by jlmccuan

That's the ones I'm after. Even a close replica would be a score. Any help?

Make friends with Chip Foose and then pay him a lot of money?

[Ian Mackellar]

Greg Diffen,Australian living in London has an original set that were for sale.Greg Diffen [Greg.Diffen@hyderconsulting.com]Give him a try

1958 Golden Hawk
1962 GT Hawk
1963 Avanti R2
1963 Avanti Salt Racer

[Warren Webb]

Great photo Mr Quinn. Location where it was taken? Proving grounds?

60 Lark convertible
61 Champ
62 Daytona convertible
63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2)
66 Daytona Sport Sedan

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by jlmccuan

That's the ones I'm after. Even a close replica would be a score. Any help?

Jon Myer has been taking orders for repro Halibrands for several years. When he hits a threshold he will get them. Check his website- http://www.myersstudebaker.com/ or call him.




Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. '64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Daytona convertible, '53 Commander Starliner, Museum R-4 engine, '62 Gravely Model L, '72 Gravely Model 430

[Dan White]

There is a set for sale over at the Studebaker Swap page (other R stuff there also). No pictures so I am not sure which design they are, but only $7,500 for the set.

http://www.studebakerswap.com/swap/showads.php

halibrand wheels correct size in every way with mounted, unused new firestone bias ply tires whitewall correct size on tires, wheels are restored. wheels 7500 tires 550

mason maynard
mason32@sbcglobal.net
1539 main st
crete il outside chgo
708-256-0677

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[fstst56]

I agree with JDP about the "kidney bean" wheels.
However, I was parked next to the Roger Ward car at
the AOAI meet in Chicago this year and it does in fact
have "kidney bean" wheels that I understand Mr. Ward specified.
I have the "salt flat special" wheels on mine and was thus able
to compare them to the Halibrands on the Ward car. They are very,
very close except that mine are polished.
See the Ward car (now owned by Bill Silhan) and mine on page 34
of the Fall/Winter Avanti Magazine, Issue 148. Mine is the red '63.
Then on page, 38 Robert Turk's '75 is shown with "SFS" with painted
centers.

[ChampTrucking]

RIGHT NOW-A set of these wheels on the Studebaker Swap Page.http://www.studebakerswap.com/swap/swap.php
guy is in Illinois.