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Estanley · 10-02-2009, 08:16 PM

15 x 8.5 universal wheel has US patent # 3329466 on the back

smashingchuck · 10-02-2009, 08:56 PM

I'm guessing the patent has something to do with the uni-lug.

fiddy9apache · 10-02-2009, 09:28 PM

looks like an old american racing wheel

CSGAS · 10-02-2009, 10:02 PM

US patent # 3329466 pertains to a load-bearing structure, specifically a seat, constructed on webbing with cushion padding, filed in Feb 1967...so something doesn't match up there.

The actual wheel looks like something Ford Motor Company used to outsource from Keystone wheels, which would explain the unilugs, and most often appeared on 60's and early 70's Lincolns--in case anyone is thinking it, I'm not referring to the later ones with the Lincoln insignia in a hex shaped center, these are earlier "optional Mag" wheels. The Lincoln would not be the only application, as Keystone made the wheels.

That's what it looks like, but I am not guaranteeing that's what it is!!! Where's the smiley with the mouth shut?!?

hot trux · 10-05-2009, 08:46 AM

My brother had a set of those on his 57 hard top ...they were ET brand. I believe they had push in caps (snap in).

10-02-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
Estanley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eatonton, GA, USA Posts: 191	Can anybody ID this wheel? 15 x 8.5 universal wheel has US patent # 3329466 on the back Attached Images

10-02-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Can anybody ID this wheel? I'm guessing the patent has something to do with the uni-lug. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-02-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Can anybody ID this wheel? looks like an old american racing wheel

10-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#4
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: Can anybody ID this wheel? US patent # 3329466 pertains to a load-bearing structure, specifically a seat, constructed on webbing with cushion padding, filed in Feb 1967...so something doesn't match up there. The actual wheel looks like something Ford Motor Company used to outsource from Keystone wheels, which would explain the unilugs, and most often appeared on 60's and early 70's Lincolns--in case anyone is thinking it, I'm not referring to the later ones with the Lincoln insignia in a hex shaped center, these are earlier "optional Mag" wheels. The Lincoln would not be the only application, as Keystone made the wheels. That's what it looks like, but I am not guaranteeing that's what it is!!! Where's the smiley with the mouth shut?!? __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

10-05-2009, 08:46 AM	#5
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: Can anybody ID this wheel? My brother had a set of those on his 57 hard top ...they were ET brand. I believe they had push in caps (snap in). Last edited by hot trux; 10-05-2009 at 08:47 AM. Reason: mis spell



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