What year did Cragar SS wheels come out?
What year did Cragar SS wheels come out?
1964
“Our confidence in this design theory has been borne out by the extremely good test results and use test our wheels have been subjected to.” Roy Richter designed, developed and tested performance wheels for almost two years before announcing the release of the S/S Super Sport wheel in 1964.
What does SS mean on wheels?
Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive “SS” markings on their exterior. The SS package was first made available for the 1961 Impala.
Do they still make Cragar SS wheels?
Cragar was founded in 1930 but rose to prominence in the 1960s following the release of its now-legendary SS Super Sport wheels. Those wheels, and all Cragar wheels, continue to set the standard for m… Cragar Nomad I wheels feature 8-spoke styling and are made with all of the quality that Cragar is famous for.
Do they still make Cragar rims?
What kind of wheel is the Keystone Klassic?
The famous Keystone Klassic (Classic) Wheel by Cragar has a chromed steel outer rim with a black and machined aluminum center. The Keystone Klassic wheels also feature a strong two piece construction making them the perfect choice for your street/strip machine. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
When did Keystone wheels start making replacement wheels?
Started in 1996 with a single location in Denver, Colorado, Keystone is now the nation’s leading wheel remanufacturer with 10 regionally located plants offering a top quality, environmentally friendly alternative to new replacement wheels. [/FONT] I do remember then in the late 60’s to early 70’s somewhere around there .
What happens to the chrome on Keystone wheels?
The storms would sand blast the paint and chrome on cars causing owners and insurers to perform expensive repairs. Paint and body shops would do the repainting but the chrome parts were generally replaced with expensive new parts.
When did the Keystone Klassics first come out?
Kevin — here are a set of Keystone Rogues that were released I think around ’68-’70. Rogues were the precursors to the Keystone Klassics that were rampant in the ’70. Thanks guys. We’re trying to determine what can and can’t get into the Pile Up, and wheels are always a stickler.