bluestringer Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Model Roundup has the Pegasus wheels in stock. https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/pgs-1125.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carmak Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzy63 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzy63 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 ...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.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 Thanks guys. I found a Pegasus set at Burbank Hobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattle can man Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 The revell 55 chevy (one with opening doors and trunk) has some nice ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Those wheels aren't from the Revell '55 Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) 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 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) 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 by FoMoCo66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 The Pegasus set worked out good for me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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