Center line wheels??

[Bernhard]

What year did Center line wheels appear on drag cars?
The wheel I'm asking about is the drag satin Center line wheels.

Thanks
Bernhard

[bbbentley]

I’ll take a stab and say 77?

[67since67]

I bought a set of these for my Super Stock Chevelle in 1974. They were a fairly new deal at that time.

[Lynn]

I think they started up in 72.

I have these on my 68 El Camino. I am not sure if all of the very early ones had these caps that were held on with allen head beveled screws or not. 15 x 10 in rear and 15 x 8 in front.

They closed the doors in April of this year. Corona, California-based wheel manufacturer, Design Infini, acquired the Center Line brand and associated intellectual property.

[67since67]

I believe these are the wheels we are referring to? Very light weight with a brushed finish, needed to be handled with care. I agree with Lynn, 1972 sounds right. Didn't Cragar come along with their own version a little later? Street versions came later also.

[whitetop]

Those are Cragar Super Tricks on the wagon and they came out before the Centerlines. Not sure when centerlines came out exactly but really started to gain fame mid 70's. As stated above approx 1974. I don't think they were around in 1972.

Originally Posted by 67since67

I believe these are the wheels we are referring to? Very light weight with a brushed finish, needed to be handled with care. I agree with Lynn, 1972 sounds right. Didn't Cragar come along with their own version a little later? Street versions came later also.

[67since67]

Originally Posted by whitetop

Those are Cragar Super Tricks on the wagon and they came out before the Centerlines. Not sure when centerlines came out exactly but really started to gain fame mid 70's. As stated above approx 1974. I don't think they were around in 1972.

Like Lynn said, fuzzy memories!! As soon as I read this I remembered mine in fact were Cragar S/T. Very sorry for the confusion.

[Bernhard]

Originally Posted by 67since67

I believe these are the wheels we are referring to? Very light weight with a brushed finish, needed to be handled with care. I agree with Lynn, 1972 sounds right. Didn't Cragar come along with their own version a little later? Street versions came later also.

Those are the wheels.
This was the wheel in the late 70's and early 80's.
This is the wheel we ran at the drag strip and on the street. (Not for a daily driver!)
My friend had one 15 X 4 develop a leak around a rivet of one of the rims. The speed shop was nice enough to replaced the wheel, and never had a problem after.
The wheels have lasted from the early 1980's to 2015 and may be going back on his car after the frame off is completed.
We are trying to find out if they fit the day two mould as well as the early drag car mould?
We have been searching the internet for information but have not been able to get a release date.
I totally agree handle with care. We did not flat tow with these rims and street miles were always with eye open for pot holes.
The car was set up for the strip so carving corners was never a concern as in rim side loading.
Thanks again for all reply's

Bernhard

[Yann]

Originally Posted by Bernhard

Those are the wheels.
This was the wheel in the late 70's and early 80's.
This is the wheel we ran at the drag strip and on the street. (Not for a daily driver!)
My friend had one 15 X 4 develop a leak around a rivet of one of the rims. The speed shop was nice enough to replaced the wheel, and never had a problem after.
The wheels have lasted from the early 1980's to 2015 and may be going back on his car after the frame off is completed.
We are trying to find out if they fit the day two mould as well as the early drag car mould?
We have been searching the internet for information but have not been able to get a release date.
I totally agree handle with care. We did not flat tow with these rims and street miles were always with eye open for pot holes.
The car was set up for the strip so carving corners was never a concern as in rim side loading.
Thanks again for all reply's

Bernhard

If you're talking about Cragar Super Trick's, they fit the day 2 theme pretty well. They came out i'd say late 70 or 71. As stated by another member, there was a street version (SST) and they were not that good looking (in my opinon)/popular compared to the very popular S/S wheels. Gold Super Tricks are really cool, would love to have a set for my Chevelle.

Centerline Auto drag's are what I call day 3, they came out mid 70s and became popular late 70s, they are more 80s style than 70s.

[bbbentley]

Originally Posted by Yann

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...Centerline Auto drag's are what I call day 3, they came out mid 70s and became popular late 70s, they are more 80s style than 70s.

From my perspective, I would agree that the CL s are not a day II look. Late 70s ushered in gold Morosos, centerlines, tubbing and braided lines. None of which i would characterize as day II .