Seeking 1/25 Appliance Wire Mag Wheels

[Danno]

Can anyone steer me to 1/25 kits that have these wheels?  Thanks in advance.  ~Danno~

 

[stitchdup]

You could try drilling the centre out of some bbs and setting a new centre in it

[Snake45]

6 hours ago, Danno said:

Can anyone steer me to 1/25 kits that have these wheels?  Thanks in advance.  ~Danno~

 

Those look familiar, I could swear I've seen 'em somewhere. AMT Sonny & Cher Mustang? 

[Rob Hall]

Just now, Snake45 said:

Those look familiar, I could swear I've seen 'em somewhere. AMT Sonny & Cher Mustang? 

The Countdown Series issue of the '66 Mustang ht had them...not sure if more recent releases had them also. 

[Snake45]

1 minute ago, Rob Hall said:

The Countdown Series issue of the '66 Mustang ht had them...not sure if more recent releases had them also. 

I was thinking I'd seen them in one of the reissues. Thanks for the confirmation. 

[Rob Hall]

14 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

I was thinking I'd seen them in one of the reissues. Thanks for the confirmation. 

I think the Barris custom version from 1980 or so had them also.    I believe the late 80s (red car on the box) was when they switched to Shelby style wheels for the option. 

[Danno]

Good to know.  Thanks for the tips, Snake and Rob.  

[George Bojaciuk]

My real Monza in ‘79 had these wheels. I built this back in ‘79 to replicate my car.  I believe they were in one of the MPC Monza kits, at the time. 

[Danno]

Very nice, George!  Beautiful model.  I love the color and … of course, the wheels!  

That's why I'm after these wheels:  I had them on my 1:1  '74 Dodge Charger. I have a scale replica nearly finished, just need the wheels.

Thanks for the lead . . . Monza kits.  

 

 

[George Bojaciuk]

I stand corrected. You made me look!  I think I bought this at the same time. PM me.
 

 

[Snake45]

Were they also in the recent reissue of the '86 El Camino? 

[Rob Hall]

25 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

Were they also in the recent reissue of the '86 El Camino? 

No.  It has two sets of different 5 slot GM wheels.

Edited January 14, 2020 by Rob Hall

[gman]

A few of the older issue ('79-'81) MPC El Caminos and El Diablos had those wheels:

The MPC Monte Carlo had them as well:

 

 

I suspect the Mustang kits that had them may be easier to find today for a reasonable price.

 

 

[Danno]

Thanks for all the leads, my friends.  

[gman]

https://www.ebay.ca/i/223845249504?ul_noapp=true

^^ there is one on the 'bay right now

(no idea as to the condition in the open box)

I had a set of those back in the 80's on my 1:1 ride. They were uncoated aluminum. An afternoon with some Mother's Polish and a whole lot of elbow grease made them shine like chrome, and they stayed that way for years.

Edited January 14, 2020 by gman

[Can-Con]

2 hours ago, Danno said:

Thanks for all the leads, my friends.  

Dan, if you want a set from the MPC Monte Carlo, I could send you a set.

[Danno]

Steve, I appreciate the generosity.  Very kind of you.  As it happens, another board friend has indicated a set are on the way already, so I'll wait to see if they fill the bill.

Thanks ever so much. I'll let you know if I still have a need.

To All:  You guys are all the best!!  Come to the barbeque after DESERT SCALE CLASSIC and I'll buy you dinner!

Danno

[Can-Con]

No problem ,, they'll be here if you need them. ?