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327-C10 · 12-20-2009, 12:37 PM

Has anybody installed Halibrand Kidney Bean wheels either 5 or 6 lug in the Magcaot finish? Magcaot is not fully polished. These are similar to a crager wheel and a vintage Halibrand which I believe was called Bonneville spindel.

If so did you go with 16 or 17 and how wide? Photos please.

Thank you

327-C10 · 12-22-2009, 06:50 AM

Bump

68Stepbed · 12-22-2009, 09:28 AM

Look here: http://earlyclassic.com/Tech.aspx?ca...+Classic+Resto

Are these the wheels you're talking about?

**lks dcvn** · 12-22-2009, 10:30 AM

/\ pic of the wheels referenced...instead of fishing through the links.

**jaros44sr** · 12-22-2009, 04:30 PM

Now that is just the best looking wheel ever made. Nice truck with it,too!

Are the still being made?

powell72 · 12-22-2009, 07:27 PM

Yes they are, and Halibrand's aren't cheap either!

327-C10 · 12-22-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Look here: http://earlyclassic.com/Tech.aspx?ca...+Classic+Resto

Are these the wheels you're talking about?

Yes they are the wheels in the six lug version. They can be clearly seen in part IV, IX, XI and XII.

Thanks what a good article too. whould still like to see in a color photo.

327-C10 · 12-22-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

/\ pic of the wheels referenced...instead of fishing through the links.

Thanks better that I hoped. If that is your truck what size(s) are you running?

327-C10 · 12-22-2009, 09:10 PM

I have not found a dealer. but it looks like you can buy directly from their web site.

Thanks again to all that responded.

1LoC10 · 12-22-2009, 09:35 PM

1LoC10 · 12-22-2009, 09:43 PM

polished, but gives an idea

1LoC10 · 12-22-2009, 09:48 PM

1LoC10 · 12-22-2009, 09:57 PM

wrong finish, but its cool looking

327-C10 · 12-23-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

wrong finish, but its cool looking

Thanks Bobby
Looks like sizes are unlimited. Looks like an equal mix of 6 lug and 5 lug wheels out there. I'm liking the spinner look. Make them look like the OLD RACE wheel that were spindle mounted.

I think that when Halibrand made these in the 1950(s) they were called Bonnieville Spindels and used NO LUG NUTS. Just a spindel mount.

68Stepbed · 12-23-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 327-C10

Thanks better that I hoped. If that is your truck what size(s) are you running?

That truck is the Early Classic Rodstoration truck. The wheels are 17x8 & 17x9.5 with 255/60/17 front & either 275/60/17 or 285/60/17 rear tires.

As far as I know, Halibrand is the ony manafacturer to offer a 6-lug version of the kidney bean wheel, but they are $$expensive$$. You could convert to 5 lug and use the American Racing Salt Flat wheel for less money.

Also, you don't want a spindle mounted wheel do you? You won't have any front brakes that way.

GMT900 · 12-23-2009, 03:33 PM

How about the KMC hotwheels "Revolution"?

12-20-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
327-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 26	Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat Has anybody installed Halibrand Kidney Bean wheels either 5 or 6 lug in the Magcaot finish? Magcaot is not fully polished. These are similar to a crager wheel and a vintage Halibrand which I believe was called Bonneville spindel. If so did you go with 16 or 17 and how wide? Photos please. Thank you

12-22-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
327-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 26	Re: Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat Bump

12-22-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat Look here: http://earlyclassic.com/Tech.aspx?ca...+Classic+Resto Are these the wheels you're talking about? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-22-2009, 10:30 AM	#4
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat /\ pic of the wheels referenced...instead of fishing through the links. Attached Images

12-22-2009, 04:30 PM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,512	Re: Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat Now that is just the best looking wheel ever made. Nice truck with it,too! Are the still being made? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-22-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat Yes they are, and Halibrand's aren't cheap either! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-22-2009, 09:10 PM	#9
327-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 26	Re: Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat I have not found a dealer. but it looks like you can buy directly from their web site. Thanks again to all that responded.

12-22-2009, 09:35 PM	#10
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12-22-2009, 09:43 PM	#11
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12-22-2009, 09:48 PM	#12
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12-22-2009, 09:57 PM	#13
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12-23-2009, 03:33 PM	#16
GMT900 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 39	Re: Has anybody? Halibrand Kidney Bean, Magcoat How about the KMC hotwheels "Revolution"? Attached Images __________________ The puppy barks but the trucks roll along.



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