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Keystone Klassics

Keystone Kustomag/Klassic

In 1964 auto parts distributor Keystone introduced another composite-wheel variation with five-scooped edge spokes that tapered and rose dramatically toward the center of the rim. Christened the Kustomag, the wheel proved incredibly popular from the start.

View attachment 502572<img src="http://st.hotrod.com/uploads/sites/21/2013/12/kustomag-scooped-edges-wheel.jpg" alt="The Kustomag and Klassic have one thing in common: the trademark scooped-edge spokes that rise dramatically to the center cap. However, the Kustomag differs in one way: The spokes remain independent of each other." class="wp-image-480839">

Though initially quite popular, the Kustomag didn’t enjoy the same lifespan as Cragar’s Super Sport wheel. It returned a number of times, each bearing a subtle variation or name change.

Like most vintage designs the Kustomag is enjoying a modest reprise. Now produced by Carlisle Brake and Friction, the same company that produces Cragar, the Keystone Kustomag is back as the similar 32-series Klassic.

cool I could put them on my 64, thanks ghostrider
 
here's a hot rod mag article from '65...

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had some keystone classic 15x8.5's with 12.5/30 firestone 500 slicks on them on my 66 sat commando . not sure were they went . think i sold them to my bud with a 70 gtx . they fit under his car better then mine . this was 1974 i believe .
 
they make the cut!

in order:

Fenton aluminum slots (or similar)
A/R Torque Thrusts
Crager SS
Keystone Klassics
 
had a reaction to a paint job like that , outside cured before the inside did . and wrinkled it all over . damm those new matl's . sanded it off and squirted it again . yes off because it didn't hang on , and it would blister and peal later now . you know after the cars all together again . nows the best time believe it or not . for finish failure . you can wish it didn't happen , but deal with it right because it did . painted n cleared this one twice . never use transtar again .
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This was the mid 70s. Keystone sponsored wheels for my Corvette. Great looking wheels...

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Keystone classic are nice on the right car & right tire combo

era correct too

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I'm with RC I do like some of the slots,
I have a set of Edelbrocks {yes Edelbrock Rims}
Halibrand Kidney polished slots
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sorry photo quality sucks, I ain't no photographer

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sorry i'm an amereican racing equipment guy and have been and bought them over everything else . and yes americans replaced my keystones classics and cragers ss's years ago .
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they make the cut!

in order:

Fenton aluminum slots (or similar)
A/R Torque Thrusts
Crager SS
Keystone Klassics

Swap the Fenton slots for radir tri-rib and we have the same list haha
 
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