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03-11-2010, 03:20 PM
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Re: Cragar SS Mags - Old vs. New
Very good info. I can apprieciate trying to find original old style Cragars as there are some very distinctive differances but restoring a set would be pretty pricey I would amagine.
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03-11-2010, 05:13 PM
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Re: Cragar SS Mags - Old vs. New
I think it's widely known, but I mention it again to add to this thread. Stockton Wheel does restor old Cragar wheels.
There is a bit of a risk because that have to seperate the center aluminum part form the steel hoop. The aluminum part can crack, and they take no responsibility for that. I have spoken to several people who have had this done, and non have mentioned loosing a wheel from this risk. They then chrome each part and re-weld them together. Cost is about $250 per wheel with shipping. Seems like a lot to some, but when a set of Torque Thrust wheels fetch over $1k I think it's totally justifiable. The early Cragar SS wheels are 10x cooler than a TQ- a well known fact which is often forgotten 
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03-12-2010, 04:22 AM
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Re: Cragar SS Mags - Old vs. New
I scored a mint, NOS-in-box pair of older 15x4 (not 4.5) S/S skinnies with dedicated 4.75 Chevy pattern a while back and my wheel guy had a pair of very nice S/S caps without the R trademark and he gave them to me. They'll go on my '55 one of these days. Skinny Cragars rule!
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03-12-2010, 04:41 AM
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Re: Cragar SS Mags - Old vs. New
That is great! Old skinny cragar wheels in good shape are really hard to find. That Ford set my pop and I had went on ebay for $500! The GM patter ones we bought form Forida weren't as nice but I with a little bit of polishing they'll be there.
I'm jelous of you finding an NOS pair. Could you post a pic in this thread? Also for reference, the date code can only be seen when the tires are dismounted. The date shows the month and year like 1169 for November 1969 if I recall. I'll try and snap a pic later.
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03-12-2010, 09:41 PM
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Re: Cragar SS Mags - Old vs. New
These are 1971 dated wheels with center caps. 15x7 and 15x8.
 The light surface rust gives it that authentic day 2 look.
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03-12-2010, 09:53 PM
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Re: Cragar SS Mags - Old vs. New
[ QUOTE ]
I'm jelous of you finding an NOS pair. Could you post a pic in this thread? [/ QUOTE ] Mine are 1983s, before they went to the 4.5-inch width. Caps have a small R but I have a pair of no R caps that are very nice. I'm thinking of running these with a pair of Moroso front runners and in back a pair of 15x8 black steelies with blackwall Radirs.    
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