BillyBob Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 I have but one regret - I didn't order Real Rodders Halibrand replicas while they were in stock. OKay, I may have a few other regrets - none associated with my '63 R1 Avanti. Over the past month or so, I've had numerous conversations with Pat O'Brien at Real Rodders Wheels (805.402.2212 -- and yes, he does answer and return phone calls). He's approaching the point where he'll make another - and probably final - run of Halibrand replicas updated for radial tires. Pat tells me his run will be limited to those for which he has pre-orders. My only interest in this post is passing on his contact info - pricing, delivery, options can only come from Pat. With a little poking around, if interested, one can find recommendations/referrals from past customers. I hope to be one. Currently, I am not.
Bill Hanlon Posted November 22, 2019 Report Posted November 22, 2019 I have them on my 1983 and they look great. I receive positive comments about them The below picture is the best that I have access to at this time.
Dan S Posted November 25, 2019 Report Posted November 25, 2019 I just ordered mine, they'll be ready in about 6 months.
BillyBob Posted June 23, 2020 Author Report Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Yesterday, June 22, 2020, I received an update from Real Rodders on their replica Halibrand wheels for Avanti/Studebaker. There is Good News! A contract for a tooling supplier/manufacturer has been signed with several details pending finalization. There is Better News!! The updated Real Rodder spinners will be low-pressure cast and not sand cast as were earlier replicas. What does this mean? A high quality casting without any porosity, much higher detail and show polish finish and a much stronger part. Equal in quality to the finished wheels. Interested? Call Real Rodders at 805.402.2212. 50 sets are planned for production with no guarantee for additional runs. My place in the queue is set. Edited June 24, 2020 by BillyBob added detail on spinners
Jolly-John Posted June 28, 2020 Report Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) Hi, Gang. What are the appropriate wheel lugs to use with these reproduction Halibrand wheels? Also, am I correct in assuming these latest repro wheels will take tubeless tires (no inner tube needed)? John Edited June 28, 2020 by Jolly-John
skinow11 Posted July 8, 2020 Report Posted July 8, 2020 Thanks! Bill I just talked with Pat and ordered a set for my 1963 R1 I know tires are a personal choice...Have you made a decision on what you will be using? Chris
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