BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build

[oldsofb]

That is so cool you build your own rims!

Ummm, I would like to say that, but I just assembled them. Gary Willard is the craftsman behind creating these. Gary, if you're reading this, many thanks to you brother.

NOT FUNNY TURNA!!!! 😆 You captured my biggest fear in one clip. You b*st*rd 😆😆 (I did laugh so hard I may have peed a little)

Hutch

 

[TURNA]

Ummm, I would like to say that, but I just assembled them. Gary Willard is the craftsman behind creating these. Gary, if you're reading this, many thanks to you brother.



NOT FUNNY TURNA!!!! 😆 You captured my biggest fear in one clip. You b*st*rd 😆😆 (I did laugh so hard I may have peed a little)

Hutch

 

[Canon_Mutant]

I actually had this nightmare too. First it was a great dream because I actually got my 87 done.

But then, running 150mph down the straightaway at Circuit of the Americas, my friend (Steve from NM) and I were talking about how smooth the ole girl was at speed, how well she was handling, and . . . all 4 wheels suddenly, simultaneously, and rather explosively left the vehicle. Strangely enough, we just smoothly slid to a stop. I then laughingly said to Steve, "and it was commonly known . . . as revolting development!" Then sitting there laughing about the whole ordeal waiting for the ground crew to pull up . . . we got hit by a meteor.

I'm never going to Austin . . . 🙄 Whole thing was too real . . .

 

[oldsofb]

All done. Off to get TIG welded.

Hutch

 

[oldsofb]

Yay!! I got home made wheels!

Hutch

 

[rfpowerdude]

Man, I loved those rims (still do). Gary and I corresponded personally quite a bit "back in the day". Hope all is well with him...

 

[oldsofb]

Man, I loved those rims (still do). Gary and I corresponded personally quite a bit "back in the day". Hope all is well with him...

Still e-mail him from time to time (as early as last week). Seems to be doing well. Great guy.

Hutch

 

[rfpowerdude]

I may have to wait a while
https://www.carid.com/us-mags-wheels/u437-saber-2pc-forged-bolted-custom-finish-87761441.html

 

[69hurstolds]

I may have to wait a while
https://www.carid.com/us-mags-wheels/u437-saber-2pc-forged-bolted-custom-finish-87761441.html

I love the idea you can get all sorts of different sizes...

http://www.us-mags.com/saber-u437-w-5714.htm

Details

The Saber is a forged o.e. replica and features 6061 T-6 Forged Aluminum, CNC machined centers, welded to 6061 T-6 Spun Forged Aluminum Rims. Standard finish is polished, ask about custom finishes. Bolted 2 or 3 piece construction also available.


Soft Lip
17x7, 17x8, 17x9, 17x10
18x7, 18x8, 18x9, 18x10, 18x11, 18x12, 18x15
19x8, 19x9, 19x10, 19x11, 19x12
20x8.5, 20x9, 20x10, 20x10.5, 20x11, 20x12, 20x14, 20x15
22x8.5, 22x9, 22x10, 22x10.5, 22x12, 22x14
24x9, 24x10, 24x12, 24x14, 24x15
26x9, 26x10, 26x12, 26x14, 26x16
28x10, 28x12
Traditional Lip
14x6, 14x7
15x4, 15x5, 15x6, 15x7, 15x8, 15x9, 15x10, 15x12, 15x14, 15x15
16x7, 16x8, 16x9.5
17x7, 17x8, 17x9, 17x9.5, 17x11
18x7, 18x8, 18x9, 18x9.5, 18x10, 18x11, 18x12
20x8, 20x9.5, 20x10, 20x12
2 pc. Bolted
19x8.5, 19x9.5
20x8.5, 20x9, 20x10
22x9, 22x10.5
24x9, 24x10
26x9, 26x10
28x9, 28x10
30x10
32x10
3 pc. Bolted
18”-32”
Manufactured and assembled in the USA.

 

[rfpowerdude]

I would probably buy 17x8 like the Centerlines I have. They seem to fit nicely and don't look too "modern". I think Gary's/Hutch's are 18"?