<VV> Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels

[Ron]

I have a set of chrome Weld Wire wheels on my Monza wagon and they look 
great and only set me back $80 (used) when I got them.  Look for something 
other than KH wheels as they are less trouble.  These run very smooth and 
have tubless tires.
RonH

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From: "Fitchsprint" <fitchsprint at comcast.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 12:15 AM
Subject: <VV> Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels


> It appears that Approx 400 sets were made, but I can't find the source of 
> this figure in my files.
> They started out as RPO 697 in 1962 at a cost of $269. They changed to RPO 
> P45 in 1963 and ended their run in 1964 at $403.50.
> Pretty expensive in those days. Not really that rare since there always 
> seems to be a set for sale somewhere at any given time. Three sets have 
> sold on eBay in the last two months. The latest was four days ago (see 
> item 290028758946). They are just expensive, and I'm sure you can secure a 
> decent set if you are willing to spend 2-3K. A set in poor condition will 
> cost that much just to restore, so you're better off paying more for a 
> good set. Do to the high initial cost of these wheels, I doubt many went 
> to the crusher with old cars and most are still kicking around some where. 
> I usually see a car or two at every show that have them. I bought a set 
> for $50 when I was a teenager and traded them for a set of 140 heads. Boy 
> was that a dumb deal for me!! I was quoted $50 a wheel to respoke them at 
> dayton wheel and I figure it was too much at the time since I only paid 
> that much for the whole set, and I thought running tubes was a pain in the 
> rear.  Oh Well! You live and learn from your mistakes. I would'nt mind 
> picking up a set, but I can't bring myself to spend that much. It seems 
> the most economical way to get a set is buy a car that already has them. I 
> have seen two earlies with the KH wheels go for less than 2k on ebay. The 
> cars were only in fair condition, but who cares, get the rims and sell the 
> rest.
>
> Dave
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