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Old 01-18-2007, 08:52 PM
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Custom Wheel Source

Does anyone know of a source for aluminum rims without centers? I want to make a set of custom wheels by casting centers and welding them to rims, but I'm having a hard time finding bare rims. I can't imagine Boyd, Foose, or most of the other custom wheel guys fabricate their own rims, they must buy them and just make the centers. Thanks.
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Give the guys at Newstalgia wheels a call, they are most accommodating.

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Thanks for the link, I'll give them a try.

I know a one off set will cost a fortune, that's why I just want to buy the rim, and make the centers myself. The rims themselves should be relatively inexpensive, as they are just rolled or spun parts. The problem is I haven't been able to find a source yet.
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Check with Boyd Coddington. Ever watch American Hotrod? They have pallets full of just what you're looking for...

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