HOARDING Magnesium Racing Wheels

[@c103110a]

I believe the term "Mag Wheels" comes from the early Magnesium wheels you're talking about. Growing up, we called all aftermarket wheels "Mags" even if they were made from steel or aluminum. The first things we'd do to a car is jack it up in the rear and put a set of Mags on it. Made it go much faster.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yes, I typically refer to any vintage aftermarket wheel as a "mag wheel", even if it's a Cragar, Keystone or whatever. I love the looks of a '60s or '70s car with mag wheels.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

I had 10 of them once in 1992. Traded my crashed 72 Demon for a pair with good tires, my 71 Monte Carlo with burned trans had 4 and my 70 SS Monte Carlo had 4! (Plus them snazzy air shocks for jacking it up)

[@ronstewart9792]

One of the most fun part of a collection like that is to be able to look at them and say I have those. Great video. Ron

[@michaelcasey5121]

Hey Ron are from Springfield that asked me for a job

[@ronstewart9792]

@@michaelcasey5121 No, not me I'm in Nebraska.

[@tonybytnar2560]

My Dad was good friends with Romeo Palamides we lived 6 blocks from his shop on Pulaski Southwest side of Chicago I met Jungle Jim at his shop around 1973

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh wow that's really cool Tony!

[@tonybytnar2560]

@@HotRodHoarder my Dad built engines from 1962 to 2010 when he passed away he knew many of the 60's and 70's drag racing legends

[@ChicagoDonny922]

I'm from the Westside of Chicago, ANYTHING associated with Chicago is always of high interest of mine, whether it's Cars, & or music

[@Merylstreep1949]

I literally watched an hour straight of your videos. Please keep up the good work! Damn good drag historian

[@colehara]

Those magnesium Torq-Thrust wheels are cool.

[@HotRodHoarder]

They are definitely some of my favorites. Amazing that they were tossed to the side, in favor of a set of modern Cragars.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Love your perspective on the hobby. This old stuff tells a great story and Always increases in value. You are a Master at Repurposing Parts! Don't ever stop what u do!! Thanks again..

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for the kind words Stephen!

[@TronVila]

Not every day you see a Motor Wheel Fly in the thumbnail of a KZbin video. Love those things.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Definitely an iconic wheel design!

[@ralphgregory7616]

True story 😎

[@curtfreeman8632]

Fun videos of old hot rod stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelgreen7028]

Love those 10-spokes and the Motor Flys!

[@edfox6921]

Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I have a pair of spindle mount 5 spokes on my VW and am about to hoard a second pair JUST in case.

[@michaelcasey5121]

I have been Running and collecting/Hoarding American CP/200 S wheels since 1984. 15/4 all the up to 15/14, I like your style of making people aware of auto history. I plan on seeing you soon .

[@HotRodHoarder]

That's awesome! I'd love to get my hands on a pair of 15x4 200S wheels. Those are tough to find.

[@ChicagoDonny922]

Not counting the gold painted set that were styled on the Dick Harrell-Fred Gibbs '70 Camaro, this is the 1ST TIME I'VE EVER SEEN those Kelsey-Hayes "Stripper" wheels in living color, in its natural finish!!!! Right on, hats off to you & your Dad

[@HotRodHoarder]

They are VERY rare. Only other set that I've seen in real life were on a Chevy Vega station wagon, of all things.

[@ChicagoDonny922]

@@HotRodHoarder 😳🤣🤣🤣, yeah I didn't expect that 1?!?! I just thought about it, the other gold set I remembered seeing (in an old Super Chevy article) was that 1-of-1 Dark Green (Fathom?) LS-6 Dick Harrell '70 Camaro...that's IT

[@29687ray]

Great video, as always

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you Ray!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Very cool what you're doing, as I've mentioned in a previous comment, I wish I had the room to store all the things that I've came across thru the year's, but I'm like you, if I don't have a use for it, it probably will be sold. Keep those videos coming, really enjoy them.

[@goodstuffbetterstuff7207]

Can I wander your garage?? 😂 Soo cool. 😎 good stuff, Keep collecting

[@danielc5205]

Back when I was in high school, chrome wagon wheels, modulars, and directionals were all the rage. Nowadays, all three styles are discontinued.

[@kennethlaw5216]

That's because they all sucked. I grew up then. People asked me when I put new wheels on my 68 why I didn't buy directional's. I said because they look like shit and people will hate them in the near future. After I put my wheels on people said yes those look way better on that truck. Now it's 30 years later and the wheels I put on still make that truck look right. People get all caught up in these fads. Paying thousands of dollars on big stupid wheels that ride like crap get curbed easy and some time in the not to distant future you won't be able to buy tires for. It's all in your tastes on wheels and it's your money to buy what you want. But I work hard for my money and like to buy things that will last me a long time.

[@es7614]

Great collection, great history, and gorgeous wheels!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Ed!

[@tomhull3440]

Some cool stuff you have it takes a long time to get. Yep Hoya Hoya Gramps on the couch.

[@midnightspecial2990]

Incredible collection. I always dreamed of building a fenderless roadster or coupe with those 15x10 torque thrusts at the 3:18 mark.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you! We've hit a bit of a dry spell lately. Everyone is pricing their magnesium wheels too high for our budget, so we've been buying some oddball stuff lately.

[@benjeffweldingandfabricati251]

If you ever come across a 19” centerline spun aluminum front runner, the riveted ones. i’ve been looking for one.

[@ralphgregory7616]

Would be VERY cool to have a Mopar powered Kellison flopper next to my rare 66 Kellison V-Drive Runabout 😎✌️

[@lorieawaitley7662]

#103 FEB 08 '20 11:20 AM SAT 🇺🇸🎩 Great Wheel Video ; today is james dean birthday 1931 - 1955 🖐✌👍

[@garyraper9278]

Hey Ron ( hot rod hoarder ) been awhile since I commented, so I guess I will start by saying I still plan on coming to Dayton to see ya one day soon. If the invitation is still open! I sent you a couple comments on old drag strips but I guess you moved on to something else! That's the way of a hot rod junkie. lol. Be careful about telling about those ole wheels etc. People will start raising the price or keeping for their self to the person comes along, that just has to have them, price don't matter. Til next time, keep hoarding an hope to meet you one day. Peace n love! outta here.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Hey Gary, these old wheels used to be a dime a dozen, but the internet definitely helped everyone become "experts", and that raised the price on old wheels...and old parts in general. I guess that's just how it goes. But yeah man, you're welcome to visit the shop sometime.

[@davidtaylor9506]

Another good video . Good job .

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks David!

[@kennydemartini2169]

I have a nice set of original Torque Thrust wheels (2-15x8, and 2 -14x6) that a guy offered me because they wouldn't fit his Ford. There was no way I would accept those for free, so I gave him $50 for them.... I've had other vintage wheels that I let go for cheap, just to get them out of my garage! I'm sure you'll find more deals.

[@HotRodHoarder]

There are still some good deals floating around out there. Ebay definitely hurt the opportunity to buy old wheels for cheap, but deals still pop up from time to time.

[@jimmieroan9881]

i have two original halibrand 15x8 wheels, no windows, very early wheels, i saw the exact wheel on a site that buys and sells vintage wheels. these are two bolt pattern wheels, 4 1/2 and 5 in, they came off a front eng dragster, came from thomas bros performance enterprises in san antonio tx in late 70s when he closed the shop, neither of us can remember the name of the dragster at this time, wheels need cleaning and are for sale.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Wow, that's awesome! I would love to add those to my collection, but I'm betting they're not cheap haha.

[@NickFortier]

Oh no! Had some keystone classics you prolly woulda liked. If I have do you want them?

[@HotRodHoarder]

I love any kind of old wheels. Keystones, Cragars...especially the front runner sizes. Those are my favorite.

[@justmike2944]

Did you ever here of Fentin super trix ? iv done some googling but didn't find anything . they are real split rims . from the late 60s i think ?

[@barrycuda3769]

Any info on louis senter of ansen wheels California (ansen sprint mags) he also made engine parts' and was one of the original founders of sema. He was obviously a significant early rodder 'but barely mentioned.

[@joedyer8824]

Great video keep up the good work

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Joe!

[@glenkerns1714]

I think I have a set of 14 inch Fenton wheels. How can I tell if they are ?

[@garyraper9278]

HRJ I will for sure come visit ur shop one day, I'm interested in all you have and have collected! I'm a junkie of ole stuff also, just can't afford it plus I'm a lil too ole to start now! lol, I will be 72 in Sept. But I'm not too old to look an wish, right!!! I loved the pic of ur new baby boy stretched out on the dash of what looks like a 63-66 Vette?? Well bud hope to meet up soon, an till next time Peace n Love, I'm outta here!!

[@garyraper9278]

Hot Rod Hoarder, that was suppose to be HRH, not HRJ. sorry I hit wrong key, can't type very good. lol. later buddy!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Hey Gary, the new baby is on the dash of my '64 Corvette, a car that has quite the history with our family. I did a video on it a while back if you'd like to check it out. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoSrq6p4abWcb8k

[@SpaNT650]

Tell us about mag wheel care and feeding? When are they relatively safe to use for competition ?

[@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon]

Spray them with Gibbs oil and that's all the care that these magnesium wheel need. I race my car on vintage magnesium wheels with zero issues and I know countless others that do the same.

[@bryancohn9406]

Those three spoke wheels used in the Indy 500 are called Dymag wheels. They were made in mag originally and later aluminum for lower level open wheel road race cars like Formula Ford, F2000, Sports 2000 and others small racing cars. I've owned several sets in 13 x 5, 13 x 6 and 13 x 8, all in aluminum. The 3 spoke Dymags used at Indy were also used on some Formula 1 cars in that era. I've never seen the mag versions but the aluminum ones always had black spokes with polished outer rims. Alex at Can Am Cars is an old friend, I've known him since he was a teenager hanging around my shop learning all he could.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for the info Bryan. I did a little bit of research on them, but didn't find a bunch of info. I definitely appreciate it. I'd love to go back and visit Can Am Cars again someday...maybe they'll work out a trade with me on these Damage three-spoke wheels. I'm sure they could put them to better use than me.

[@bryancohn9406]

Hot Rod Hoarder, I can spend hours in their shop just looking at all the cool racing parts. From wings to wheels, parts cars and more. I love the engine room full of Offy, Cosworth, various IRL Olds, Nissan, and then more current Chevy and Cosworth engines. Keep up the great work on the videos.

[@bryancohn9406]

Hot Rod Hoarder I forgot one thing, the reason mag is rarely used in road racing wheels today is because they are so susceptible to corrosion from exposure to air let alone brake dust etc. For amateur racers and the like they require massive amounts of maintenance otherwise they deteriorate rapidly. Those Dymags you have would never be used in any competition today, at least not to my knowledge. I think the wheels you see on restored Indy Roadsters are repos in aluminum. The last mag wheels I used were a brand called Technomagniso, beautiful Italian made small open wheel race car wheels that date to the 90’s. Today you’ll find racers using 20, even 30 year old aluminum wheels but I haven’t seen a Techno, which were the rage, since the early 2000’s. Someone will want your Dymags as they are really cool looking wheels, just not for track use. Static display, bar table, stuff and like that.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Wow, good to know! As always, I appreciate the info.

[@ftguyftguy]

I so need to stop by when I hit the east coast this spring. I also have a vintage wheel fetish . I do have some early Centerline type light weight 2-piece front runners listed on eBay right now, Cant find the makers marks anywhere. They probably came off one of the Stone, Woods and Cook Gasser's since thats where I got them from, Mike Cook is a personal friend, Ive got the straight axle off Doug "Cookie" Cooks 37 Chevy that won the 59 Detroit nationals also for sale on eBay. I have a few videos from his garage on my channel.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Oh wow, that's definitely a cool guy to know! We always welcome visitors, so if you're in the area, definitely hit me up. My email is [e-mail] if you'd like a more direct way to communicate.

[@rgs4x]

😁 if I had the space I would have a ton of those.

[@garyraper9278]

I got your post about the Vette buddy, I appreciate that info. Isn't that your first car?? Mine was a yellow 63 conv. with a 427-- 4sp. I thought the dash looked familiar. Lol beautiful baby boy also! I know you are proud of him, as you are with your daughter. Won't be long an he will be tromping thru junkyards with you my friend. They grow up fast. Till next time peace n love, I'm outta here!

[@brianmeattey4151]

Yep bud you seem to have some that looks like mine on my LTD Ford. bud I guessed before me some people wanted these witch are a magnesium aluminum and pretty old ..I would like to have some old craigers ..I had them on my old gto years ago. but I would sell the ones I got or trade for some craigers . but ya I think these are like what ya been buying. but great vid and would ya sell the craigers? ..anyways till next vid God bless...

[@gregallen4272]

Do you ever have open shop type days cool old stuff like tradin on stuff that

[@HotRodHoarder]

My dad works out of part of the shop Monday through Wednesday and people come by all the time to buy, sell and trade on stuff.

[@gregallen4272]

@@HotRodHoarder thanks I live in otto nc what is the address thanks

[@garrettcarpenter3319]

How much motorwheels looks awesome

[@HotRodHoarder]

I'd kinda hate to sell them, but $1200 would probably make me feel ok about parting with them haha. I've seen some go for more than that, and some go for less.

[@garrettcarpenter3319]

Nice looking wheels you got a great collection keep up the good work buddy

[@11secghia]

got a hoard of E.T. racing series 1 and 2 5 spokes some d spoke American racing and a bunch of VW mags itsan obsession.....A bad one! what about a series about each manufacturer??

[@HotRodHoarder]

Awesome! I would love to do that. Most of these manufacturers have great stories behind them.

[@gregallen4272]

Hay where do you live looking for e t diamond spoke 15x 8 15x7

[@fosterakers7198]

How can I send you a pic of my magnesium wheels

[@gregallen4272]

I have 5 of the 2 peace halibrabd ribed wheels sale or trade for racing stuff

[@HotRodHoarder]

We're always interested in old Halibrand wheels! Email me some prices and what type of stuff you might want to trade on. My email is [e-mail]

[@gregallen4272]

@@HotRodHoarder ok thanks I will get some pics to you might take a few day really am analog not tech savey have a friend of mine who is will get some pics to you thanks for the information I really appreciated it

[@Olds_Gold]

Smart! As long as you sell the shit before you die, otherwise your kids will go through all of it and throw it in the trash :-)

[@calvincooley1074]

Ohio George Montgomery could tell you some stories about mags.

[@HotRodHoarder]

I bet he could!

[@calvincooley1074]

@@HotRodHoarder he told me a few