Kh cateye hi po 15" wheel galaxie

[STEVE O]

Hi,
My son needed one more KH CATEYE HIPO 15" wheel for his 1961 Galaxie. He got one but I have a question. It is exact in every way CATEYE CUT OUTS , KH AND FORD STAMPS, sloped rear center but is riveted instead of welded? Late replacement?
Thanks
Steve

[Daves55Sedan]

Maybe Kelsey-Hayes changed the design after a few years?

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by STEVE O

My son needed one more KH CATEYE HIPO 15" wheel for his 1961 Galaxie. He got one but I have a question. It is exact in every way CATEYE CUT OUTS , KH AND FORD STAMPS, sloped rear center but is riveted instead of welded? Late replacement?

Thanks
Steve

Do you see a stamped date code anywhere on the wheel?

The 1960 HP wheel was 15 X 5 and the 1961/64 HP wheel was 15 X 5.5.

Welding instead of riveting began in the mid-fifties (makes a stronger wheel assy).

[STEVE O]

Hi Daves55 & Kultulz,
Thanks for the responses. Yes I was wondering if for some reason they made a few riveted ones. Its at my sons right now but will look again but so far no date codes. Yes they are the 5.5. Thanks again
Steve

[STEVE O]

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Hi,
Went to my sons and we got to look at the wheel close. It is a cateye clone someone made up once we got to look at it close.
Thanks to everyone
Steve