dannyi Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Trying to expand my truck parts so I have a couple of 8 lug wheels coming soon..... Chevy 8 lug [/ 16.5 8 Lug steel wheel Edited November 27, 2013 by dannyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Add in some full-float rears and 4x4 front hubs and we're good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Glad I waited to order some stuff from you, looks like I have a couple more add ons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyi Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 .....finally got a couple of 16.5" wheels almost ready for casting.....any suggestion, comments or critique welcome..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 NICE Danny!!! I'll be ordering a few sets when available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 My only comment is................WHEN CAN I ORDER THOSE???????????????????????//// Very nice as always Danny and better cast a bunch of them, I think they will be hot sellers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 As said above, shut up and take my money! Those 16.5s would be perfect for a build I'm working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heepey Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Those are almost exactly what I need. I think the centers with the lug nuts and hubs need to be recessed in so the lugs are set in below the ridge that is just outside of them. about the same level as the slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyi Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 ..thank you fellas, appreciate your comments. I have some tweaking to do and they'll be ready for casting. Should have some sets available by the end of next week. These will be offered in a 4WD set and a 2WD set. Also have a couple of tires in the works for them as well and wheel backs. I'll post when I have some ready.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Well, there goes a few more bucks from my pocket.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 VERY NICE!!!!....those would work great on my mid 70s Dodge 4x4 long bed project or my mid 70s Ford crew cab project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyi Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) ...just letting those who are interested know that I have the steel wheels ready. I have them listed on e-bay as 1/24 16" 8 Lugs. Also have the 2wd sets up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/RESIN-1-24-16-8-LUG-STEEL-WHEELS-4WD-S36-/151235459672?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item233655fa58 0r http://www.ebay.com/itm/RESIN-1-24-16-8-LUG-STEEL-WHEELS-2WD-S37-/151235463999?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2336560b3f ..for those who don't like e-Bay, I will add then to my web site after I have some inventory built up. Edited February 18, 2014 by dannyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 What tires do you recommend for these, Daniel? The ones in the AMT dually promos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyi Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 What tires do you recommend for these, Daniel? The ones in the AMT dually promos? Hi Chris, not sure about the AMT dually but these wheels do fit the Monogram F-250 tires. I do have a couple of tires coming out soon to go with these wheels, plus a set of wheel backs. I'm sure there are other kit tires that would work. Check the dimensions, sometimes only a little modification is needed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks, Daniel. Once you have them listed on your website I will order some along with a hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 These wheels are GREAT ! I was lucky enough to buy two sets of Daniels 8 lug 4x4 wheels , besides the fact that they are very nicely cast , with little/no flash. The wheels are almost a snap fit into this set of American Satco Bridgestone 'Mud Dueler' tires He is also a great eBay seller, leaves feedback very quickly and ships fast- I would like to deal with him again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Have you considered doing an older style 16 or 17 inch stock 8 lug steel wheel for older conversions? I like the floating axle idea - something that is missing many times. A lot of commercial vehicles were of the one ton variety back in the day including some tow trucks that I have seen that actually ran single rear wheels. Another need that you might consider is a proper looking 16 or 18 inch one ton wheel for older trucks. I've seen a few posts where guys are trying to source a wheel for a tow truck, deck truck, old farm truck or other commercial hauler/work truck build and they want a decent looking older style wheel. There were six and eight lug versions and I think that once the word got out on the forums, you'd have a decent market. And even if it was just a generic wheel that an expert could look at on a Ford and say that the wheel is a Chev wheel. Split rim or solid would be a nice option as well. Another item that may be of interest of just the floating rear axle that could be inserted into a wheel if the center was drilled out to give a truck the three quarter or one ton look on a custom wheel. Just look through the current and past auctions on Ebay and see what guys get for dual wheels from newer one tons and how many dually lits that are offered without the duals because someone bought the kit just for the wheels. Alcad makes making a wheel pretty much resemble chrome, but many vintage style builds call for painted wheels, so uncoated resin would be a blessing. I've seen 1/32 big rig duals used on one tons but they just do not look right. PLEASE - PLEASE - consider these requests. I know that I have been looking around for an old style 16" steel wheel for a project and I can't find anything. I might add that tires in both summer and winter tread in a 6:50 - 7:50 size would also be very, very welcome. I'll be ordering some of the 2 WD wheels if they are ready and I'd sooner just buy from you than through Ebay. I know that you can't just cross your arms and wiggle your nose or blink your eyes and the molds are ready and that this all requires more time and work than the unitiated realize, but this is a market that has really been overlooked. When I read of guys using Danbury Mint trucks for just the wheels, that suggests that some people are pretty serious about this need. And ask yourself how many guys set a project or a dream aside because they can't find the right style wheels and they assume that they are not available. Were these wheels available, some of those guys at least, would be willing to buy them. Just food for thought and some things that you may already have considered, but perhaps are worthy of second thought. I may have overlooked a source or two that is out there, but competition is not a bad thing and it looks as if you produce a very nice product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Nice wheels sir. Are you making any like this for those of us not building 90's chevs? These would be applicable probably from the fifties to the eighties Ford, Chev and Dodge. Some nice 750-16s would be nice to find in both grip or smooth... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyi Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Mike, actually I do have a wheel very similar to this coming after the dually's are finished, keep ya's posted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterdon Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Danny... I would also be very interested in a couple sets of these rims that Mike is looking for as well as some tires to go with them. Looking for a set to mount on a '47 Chevy "Catch Truck" used in the movie "Hatari!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyi Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 ...got a chance to start on the wheel Don pictured, needs a little more attention, then it's ready to go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Put me down for about 4-5 sets Danny, those look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Wow! Those look great... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyi Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks fellas, hope to have these ready soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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