richcrabman Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) hi guys + gelz. Ok could someone point me in the right direction to where i could get a set of "Elinor" gt500 wheels and tyres.they need to be the same or as close as the one's fitted to the "Elinor" mustang. Price isn't a problem but really need a complete set of these wheels. Any help would be very greatful!!!........thanks in advance. Rich Oh they need to be 1:24/25 scale Edited May 20, 2011 by richcrabman
Steven Zimmerman Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Check out the toy section at Walmart,and look for a diecast Jada 'BIGTIME Muscle' 1/32nd scale 1967 Shelby GT-500 , it has wheels on it that are similar to whatyou're looking for. At 5 bucks each, it's a good buy even if you need to get two (back tires are more 1/25 scale,you might have to buy 2 mustangs to get the size rims you want. Tires are not great,but will work......'Z'
richcrabman Posted May 20, 2011 Author Posted May 20, 2011 Hi,do you have a link to the model store? And yes it is 1:24/25 scale wheels I'm looking for. Rich
Draggon Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 Is this what your looking for? http://www.reliableresin.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=112&zenid=okjftqg5d376p18pqgonp97dq1
richcrabman Posted May 21, 2011 Author Posted May 21, 2011 Where can i get these wheels from? Thanks, Rich
Pete J. Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 If this is what you are looking for then they are Halibrand wheels and come on 427 cobras and Mk II GT 40s among other race cars. I didn't have any luck finding them with a quick search, but there have to be sets out there. They have been on a ton of models. Good luck
Rob Hall Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 If this is what you are looking for then they are Halibrand wheels and come on 427 cobras and Mk II GT 40s among other race cars. I didn't have any luck finding them with a quick search, but there have to be sets out there. They have been on a ton of models. Good luck The problem w/ the ones in Shelby kits and such is they are the vintage small diameter style (15 inch)...the modern style ones like on the 'Eleanor' car from Gone in Sixty Seconds look to be 18-20 inch..Reliable Resin's look like they are the right size..
Steven Zimmerman Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 I told you EXACTLY where to get those wheels.....Go back and read my post again,carefully......Steven Zimmerman
richcrabman Posted May 21, 2011 Author Posted May 21, 2011 Steven,i looked but could not find them."sorry". Rich
MikeMc Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Check out the toy section at Walmart,and look for a diecast Jada 'BIGTIME Muscle' 1/32nd scale 1967 Shelby GT-500 , it has wheels on it that are similar to whatyou're looking for. At 5 bucks each, it's a good buy even if you need to get two (back tires are more 1/25 scale,you might have to buy 2 mustangs to get the size rims you want. Tires are not great,but will work......'Z' Steven,i looked but could not find them."sorry". Rich You may need to check a couple of stores....Wallys has a die cast aisle....look there Edited May 21, 2011 by Stasch
Rob Hall Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 I've always found the Jada stuff to be cheesy and out of scale..and their wheels to be too wide.
richcrabman Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 YES,YES!!!!!.....there the one's.they do look a little wide but I'm sure they can suit to fit.
Boreham Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) ref pic. the 1/32 scale rims look good to me also... but may require modification to get lookin correct Edited May 22, 2011 by Boreham
richcrabman Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 They sure do,but need to be 1:24/25 scale.
whale392 Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Draggon posted a link directly to Reliable resins for the wheels. The Jada die-cast wheels scale out to 17.6" and 21" (roughly) from the 1/32nd scale car in question to 1/24th-1/25th scale. I bought 2 of the die-casts for the wheels and modified both sets for use in Pegasus sleeves.
richcrabman Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks for all the advice fellas.but living in the UK there isn't any walmarts available here!!!!......... Rich
Steven Zimmerman Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Google ada Bigtime Muscle, they DO sell online. If you cannot find them, PM me and I will hit the local Walmart and see what I can find, and could send them to you for what they cost plus shipping.....I have two sets,but they're MINE,ALL MINE! (grin) I'm off to work,but will answer in the morning.....Steve Zimmerman aka the'Z'man...
Steven Zimmerman Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Sorry,should have proofread my previous email.....Google JADA Bigtime Muscle.....sorry....
Casey Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) I have these in resin, but I'm not sure if they're exactly what you're looking for, as there as several styles of these wheels which look similar, but are each slightly different: The max outside diameter measures .850" or 21.59mm, which equates to a scale wheel diameter of about 20" in 1/25 scale. Edited May 23, 2011 by Casey
richcrabman Posted May 23, 2011 Author Posted May 23, 2011 I have these in resin, but I'm not sure if they're exactly what you're looking for, as there as several styles of these wheels which look similar, but are each slightly different: The max outside diameter measures .850" or 21.59mm, which equates to a scale wheel diameter of about 20" in 1/25 scale. Hi casey,nice wheels but not quite the one's I'm after.but I'll keep them in mind thoe. Thanks, Rich
VW Dave Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 living in the UK there isn't any walmarts available here!!!!......... I was thinking the same thing...maybe they missed your location? I'll bet you can find those Jada diecasts on Ebay UK, possibly from a seller on your side of 'the pond.' Your other option might be a set of Monogram/Revell 427 Cobra wheels with Pegasus sleeves fitted.
richcrabman Posted May 24, 2011 Author Posted May 24, 2011 I was thinking the same thing...maybe they missed your location? I'll bet you can find those Jada diecasts on Ebay UK, possibly from a seller on your side of 'the pond.' Your other option might be a set of Monogram/Revell 427 Cobra wheels with Pegasus sleeves fitted. Any pics vw Dave? Rich
Casey Posted May 24, 2011 Posted May 24, 2011 See Bob Downie's build here: http://www.opentrackaction.com/acmeforum/showthread.php?t=1556 The wheels are 15" in 1/24 scale, so they might look a tad small if you're building the modern version of Elenor from the GiSS movie with Nicholas Cage.
richcrabman Posted May 24, 2011 Author Posted May 24, 2011 See Bob Downie's build here: http://www.opentrackaction.com/acmeforum/showthread.php?t=1556 The wheels are 15" in 1/24 scale, so they might look a tad small if you're building the modern version of Elenor from the GiSS movie with Nicholas Cage. Thanks casey,but they are to small!!!.....if you look at my profile pic of the orange and black 66 mustang hardtop.that's what I'm building.and It has the "Elinor" gt style wheels on.that's what i want the wheels for. Rich
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