Torq-Thrust D Gray
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Torq-Thrust D Gray
I have the opportunity to purchase a set of Torq Thrust wheels that were purchased in 1967 used one year and put away. I was wondering if these would be purchased for more than the new ones I can purchase now? Meaning are they built better now with better technology? About $165.00 per. new ones. Thanks,Bill
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The old american wheels are not
made in china...................as are new ones.
Simple answer , buy the old ones.
IFf you don't want the old ones PM me I would love a set for my 65 coupe.
made in china...................as are new ones.
Simple answer , buy the old ones.
IFf you don't want the old ones PM me I would love a set for my 65 coupe.
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Bill - The 'new' version of the Torque Thrust 'D' wheel has been out for over 20 years I believe. Are you sure the ones for sale are the early 1960's version? If so, and he accepts your offer, you've done well.
If they are just older versions of the current series of D wheel, then it's not that hot a deal. Check out this site: http://www.torquethrustcentral.com/index.html
Mike T.
If they are just older versions of the current series of D wheel, then it's not that hot a deal. Check out this site: http://www.torquethrustcentral.com/index.html
Mike T.
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I have a set from 1968 which have the grey centers and a new set of TT 2,s polished aluminum and the old ones are twice as heavy.Attachment 47805929
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The new AR TTD's that I purchased in 1970 for my 66 Vette did not have "grey" painted spokes. And they fit with good clearance to the calipers on the 66.
The new AR TTD's that I bought in 2000 for my 62 Vette have the painted grey spokes, but they will NOT fit over C2/C3 brake calipers without spacers. I added the spinners....
Also, the AR 200S wheels ("daisy" pattern mags) on my 70 Vette, that were new in the early 70's did not have painted spokes either.
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The new AR TTD's that I bought in 2000 for my 62 Vette have the painted grey spokes, but they will NOT fit over C2/C3 brake calipers without spacers. I added the spinners....
Also, the AR 200S wheels ("daisy" pattern mags) on my 70 Vette, that were new in the early 70's did not have painted spokes either.
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Bill - The 'new' version of the Torque Thrust 'D' wheel has been out for over 20 years I believe. Are you sure the ones for sale are the early 1960's version? If so, and he accepts your offer, you've done well.
If they are just older versions of the current series of D wheel, then it's not that hot a deal. Check out this site: http://www.torquethrustcentral.com/index.html
Mike T.
If they are just older versions of the current series of D wheel, then it's not that hot a deal. Check out this site: http://www.torquethrustcentral.com/index.html
Mike T.
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Please read my previous post (#8). The early ones (vintage 1970) certainly did clear the C2/C3 calipers.
The later (vintage 2000) do not.
I do not know if the current version was "fixed" or not.
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I have the opportunity to purchase a set of Torq Thrust wheels that were purchased in 1967 used one year and put away. I was wondering if these would be purchased for more than the new ones I can purchase now? Meaning are they built better now with better technology? About $165.00 per. new ones. Thanks,Bill
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To answer your question!
On my car, I like to have the ones that are the same vintage to the car on most things! I have a few exceptions related to the engine where I have went modern, but that is about it!
I vote for laying out the cash for a vintage set. And when you do, one of the first things you will find yourself explaining is how you have authentic Vintage rims on your vintage car!
Also I think the paint I used to repaint mine was an Eastwood available paint-- I think it was called Detail Grey, but you would have to check and see if the color is right in each persons own opinion!
I vote for laying out the cash for a vintage set. And when you do, one of the first things you will find yourself explaining is how you have authentic Vintage rims on your vintage car!
Also I think the paint I used to repaint mine was an Eastwood available paint-- I think it was called Detail Grey, but you would have to check and see if the color is right in each persons own opinion!
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I have an original set of aluminum drum brake 15 X 6 Torq Thrusts with American Racing cast in the back sides, and a a set of 15 X 8 1/2 200S "daisy-style" wheels, now on my flared '64.
Can't remember if the daisys have the name cast in the back, the car's in storage and too hard to get under. I've had suspicions they might not be genuine because they have provisions for mounting old-school bullet caps (or in my case fake knock-offs) with five screws like a Torq Thrust, not the snap-in hex cap.
But I'm not aware of any 200S copies, they just weren't that popular when originally available.
I have seen mention on an independent Torq Thrust site that for awhile in the '70s when American Racing changed ownership and for a period did not have a casting facility or enough capacity, they supposedly used an outside source, maybe in Canada? And somehow these lack the name cast on the inner rim. Hmm, maybe it's just a wives' tale/rumor?
I need a "John Z" of '60s aftermarket wheels to sort this out!
Can't remember if the daisys have the name cast in the back, the car's in storage and too hard to get under. I've had suspicions they might not be genuine because they have provisions for mounting old-school bullet caps (or in my case fake knock-offs) with five screws like a Torq Thrust, not the snap-in hex cap.
But I'm not aware of any 200S copies, they just weren't that popular when originally available.
I have seen mention on an independent Torq Thrust site that for awhile in the '70s when American Racing changed ownership and for a period did not have a casting facility or enough capacity, they supposedly used an outside source, maybe in Canada? And somehow these lack the name cast on the inner rim. Hmm, maybe it's just a wives' tale/rumor?
I need a "John Z" of '60s aftermarket wheels to sort this out!
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