Chrome Reverse Wheels

[bluestringer]

What kits have these, if any. I know Pegasus made a set, but they are hard to find now. I'm going to be building a replica of my first car, a 66 Impala SS 396. I installed chrome reverses on it just a couple of months after getting it.

[Rattlecan Dan]

I have a 34 Ford pickup kit that has a set of chrome wheels. All 4 seem to have the front axle dust cover protrusion though. I suppose you could eliminate the rear two if you wanted to.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Two of the better kit sources are the "new tool" AMT Ala Kart and the last release of the AMT '36 Ford.

I don't have either kit here right now to check the diameters though.

I imagine you'll want 15", which I'm reasonably sure the '36 kit's are.

[Calb56]

Model Roundup has the Pegasus wheels in stock.

https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/pgs-1125.htm

[Calb56]

 

[Carmak]

If you are looking for shallow chrome wheels the 62 AMT 62 Pontiac Custom has a very nice set of wheels along with some nice wide whites.

[blizzy63]

On 4/19/2023 at 5:29 PM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Two of the better kit sources are the "new tool" AMT Ala Kart and the last release of the AMT '36 Ford.

I don't have either kit here right now to check the diameters though.

I imagine you'll want 15", which I'm reasonably sure the '36 kit's are.

The chromed wheels that are in the last re-issue of the AMT '36 Ford (AMT-824) are a very nice looking set and are the same as the ones included in the AMT 'Custom Caps 'n Wheels' Parts Pack (AMT-PP021).

The reproduction original Ala Kart's/ Mod Rod's wheels are in there too.

Edited April 21, 2023 by blizzy63

[bluestringer]

Thanks all. I would like to have that AMT wheel pack, but it's discontinued and can't seem to find one. I actually have 2 from the 34 Ford pickup kit.

[Calb56]

https://www.modelroundup.com/Custom-Caps-Wheels-Parts-Pack-p/amt-r2-pp-021.htm

Kinda spendy but they say they have it in stock. 

[blizzy63]

...or pick up one of these (AMT-824) new or used, if cheap enough for you.

(If used, make sure that it still contains those wheels.)

[bluestringer]

Thanks guys. I found a Pegasus set at Burbank Hobbies.

[mikemodeler]

6 hours ago, Calb56 said:

https://www.modelroundup.com/Custom-Caps-Wheels-Parts-Pack-p/amt-r2-pp-021.htm

Kinda spendy but they say they have it in stock. 

check with Burbank Hobbies, they are out of stock but they list it for $13.99.

[rattle can man]

Remember that reversed wheels usually have a deeper offset. The center is cut form a factory wheel, turned 180 degrees in the opening and welded back together. The result is a deeper wheel, but less offset/ back spacing. The track may be wider and the  brakes may be exposed a little mor as well.

[FoMoCo66]

The revell 55 chevy (one with opening doors and trunk) has some nice ones.

[Mark]

Those wheels aren't from the Revell '55 Chevy.  

[Can-Con]

12 minutes ago, Mark said:

Those wheels aren't from the Revell '55 Chevy.  

IIRC, those are from the old tool AMT '57 Chevy.

Edited May 16, 2024 by Can-Con

[FoMoCo66]

14 minutes ago, Mark said:

Those wheels aren't from the Revell '55 Chevy.  

Really? Oh they must have been from the parts bin and I confused them with revell 55 chevy wheels?. Even if there from the amt 57 chevy there good wheels.

Edited May 16, 2024 by FoMoCo66

[Can-Con]

9 minutes ago, FoMoCo66 said:

Really? Oh they must have been from the parts bin and I confused them with revell 55 chevy wheels?. Even if there from the amt 57 chevy there good wheels.

Yes, they're very nice wheels I've used them myself and have some saved for future projects. 

[bluestringer]

The Pegasus set worked out good for me.

 

[TransAmMike]

23 hours ago, bluestringer said:

The Pegasus set worked out good for me.

 

Is that your build on the '66 James?   So did your 1:1 have the 396?

[bluestringer]

36 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Is that your build on the '66 James?   So did your 1:1 have the 396?

Yes it is. That's the replica I built. Mine had the 396, Rochester 4 barrel with the Muncie 4 speed. If I remember correctly it had 375 HP.

[TransAmMike]

12 minutes ago, bluestringer said:

Yes it is. That's the replica I built. Mine had the 396, Rochester 4 barrel with the Muncie 4 speed. If I remember correctly it had 375 HP.

Cool, I had '66 SS Chevelle,325HP/4-Speed (my first new car).