Makaha introduced clay wheels and Chicago trucks

Title

Makaha introduced clay wheels and Chicago trucks

Description

Makaha skateboards introduced two revolutionary components: clay wheels and Chicago trucks (the first, double-action, adjustable trucks).

Date

circa 1963

Source

Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum

Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of Topanga Historical Society gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
⬆️ Up️
⬇️ Down️

Collection

Citation

“Makaha introduced clay wheels and Chicago trucks,” Topanga Historical Society Digital Archive, accessed November 8, 2026, https://www.topangahistoricalsociety.org/archive/document/3726.