Cutting up vintage mag wheels to get what you want

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Over the years, we've talked about having old Cragar SS and other wheels restored. I've been collecting some over time, waiting for the right ones to send out for restoration.

Recently we've had some posts which piqued my interest on doing this. Joe Barr mentioned how 14" vintage mag wheels are much more common than a 15 version. It was also brought up that Stockton Wheel is under new ownership.

What I've been thinking of doing is having a pair of wheels modified into what I want. Has anyone changed ther wheel setup during a wheel "restoration"?

I'm looking for a discussion on re-hooping a wheel. What I would like to do is take a set of 14" wheels and have them made into 15"x4" skinnies.

I just picked these old Keystone wheels last night. Before anyone tells me to buy new ones and swap the center cap, please note some of the differences.



I know some wheels the centers are the same for 14 and 15 wheels. Anyone know about these? Is there a down side on vintage tires for a 14"x4"? Maybe they don't make a set which lends themselves to a tall skinny front runner.

Brent, stole this from a post you made. Are these centers polished or chromed?



I really prefer the early gray centers. The wheels I picked up appear to have been painted black, at a later date.

Here is a newer design for ref:


I started this on the Keystone wheels, but all types are welcome to be discussed. I have several Spyders I'm considering modding too!