OLD SCHOOL CAL LOOK WHEELS lets see yours?

[jmarkha1]

they came in 15x6 too...

[richie]

Nice , I wouldn't mind a set of those myself . Always had a bit of a soft spot for porsche patten magnesium torque thrusts myself , but cant see a day when I could justify the price a set go for now . Still I can dream , don't suppose anyone will make a accurate copy of these 30 year old classics ? 

The Worst Part is they only made them  in 15x7

I have seen 5.5s,7s & 8s  all in the same place but they wont part with them,cheers richie,uk

[Shubee2 (DSK)]

they came in 15x6 too...

I Know they made 15x6 15x7 and 15x8  But only in the chevy and ford bolt pattern as far I know I have only seen 15x7 in the Porsche pattern  I have a Pair of the Porsche 15x7 wheels redrilled on the rear of my 67 Nova

[Black Sheep]

What size's do the American Racing magnesium wheels come in then?  as Jason Rew's wheels look like 4.5 and 5.5 combo , perfect in every way 

[speedwell]

watch this links  http://www.terovirta.com/volks/VolksWheelsFrame.php?page=VolksWheelsAmRacTThrust.html

[mr. warehouse]

watch this links  http://www.terovirta.com/volks/VolksWheelsFrame.php?page=VolksWheelsAmRacTThrust.html

Here's a more direct link...

http://www.terovirta.com/volks/VolksWheelsFrame.php?page=VolksWheelsAmRacTThrust.html

[speedwell]

it's the same links mr warehouse 

[Black Sheep]

Ooh like that link 

[richie]

Nice , I wouldn't mind a set of those myself . Always had a bit of a soft spot for porsche patten magnesium torque thrusts myself , but cant see a day when I could justify the price a set go for now . Still I can dream , don't suppose anyone will make a accurate copy of these 30 year old classics ? 

The Worst Part is they only made them  in 15x7

I have seen 5.5s,7s & 8s  all in the same place but they wont part with them,cheers richie,uk

Just for clarification they are all porsche pattern,cheers richie,uk

[Black Sheep]

You sure he cant be persuaded with a little more pressure Richie . you still coming down one weekend ? hope to see ya soon , got a fresh batch of students for your appraisal 

[Cornpanzer]

American Racing made the Torque thrust for Porsche in aluminum and mag.  Aluminum was 7" only (as far as I have ever seen).  The magnesium wheels were available in 5", 5.5", 6" , 7" and 8" (or 8.5 not sure)

I have personally owned 5.5's, 6's and 7s in magnesium.  I currently have mag 6"s as a spare set for my 911 and aluminum 7"s as a spare set for my Cal-looker (fronts narrowed to 4")

I am actually considering selling my magnesium 6's, but they wont be cheap if I do.

[mr. warehouse]

it's the same links mr warehouse 

You must have been editing while I was posting.

No worries.

[jmarkha1]

I have a ful set of 15x6 in alloy - looking for another pair in alloy to narrow...

American Racing made the Torque thrust for Porsche in aluminum and mag.  Aluminum was 7" only (as far as I have ever seen).  The magnesium wheels were available in 5", 5.5", 6" , 7" and 8" (or 8.5 not sure)

I have personally owned 5.5's, 6's and 7s in magnesium.  I currently have mag 6"s as a spare set for my 911 and aluminum 7"s as a spare set for my Cal-looker (fronts narrowed to 4")

I am actually considering selling my magnesium 6's, but they wont be cheap if I do.

[speedwell]

here's mine  just return from the sand blaster  just need a good polish job  and in the late afternoon  i took my paper , water and other stuff to polish and maybe after 2 hours here's  the result , I shall need still just a little elbow grease to arrive at a good result 

[speedwell]

 

[mr. warehouse]

My Aluminum wheels are machined on the snout similar to the mags ones only without the threads.



Aluminum



Magnesium



The caps I use on both

[empicolector]

nice wheels fabian

[Shubee2 (DSK)]

here's mine  just return from the sand blaster  just need a good polish job  and in the late afternoon  i took my paper , water and other stuff to polish and maybe after 2 hours here's  the result , I shall need still just a little elbow grease to arrive at a good result 

Fabian Why did you blast your new wheels? wernt they Silver? JGE Torkers?

[Lee.C]

they are gonna look SICK on your ride dude - I can't wait 

[speedwell]

here's mine  just return from the sand blaster  just need a good polish job  and in the late afternoon  i took my paper , water and other stuff to polish and maybe after 2 hours here's  the result , I shall need still just a little elbow grease to arrive at a good result 

Fabian Why did you blast your new wheels? wernt they Silver? JGE Torkers?

they are gonna look SICK on your ride dude - I can't wait 

shubee : yes those 're my torker , and i don't like the color  of this one , i would like that they look original one i prefer the sand blasted color , i can't explain why ,i had the same treatment on my empi 5 , and i prefer , and it's difficult to find a nice color for wheels , and that will be  with the color of my car l 225 jupiter grey and i don't like black wheels , only brm's
lee : i would like to put this one on my car,  but it will be necessary that I change my porsches brakes drums against vw brakes  because the rim does not go on those 
but i will be a nice ride with the wheels i agree with you 
cheer dude

[Cornpanzer]

Arrrgghh never sandlblast a polished wheel lip.  It wil take forever to get all of those little pits polished out!
  Also, I think you will be disapointed with your raw centers  The raw blasted finish will grab onto every bit of brake dust and road grime.  They will be a nightmare to keep clean.
I would suggest experimenting with the different cast finish paints out there for low sheen, non-metallic finish for your spokes.

[simon uk]

Hey Fabian, that wheel/ drum fouling sucks. Have you got any brakes in mind as an alternative? There are a couple of sets of Maico disc kits on samba at the moment, that would suit your period ride better than a CSP disc kit in my humble opinion! Not cheap, but those 356 drums being sold would cover some of the cost!

Si.

[speedwell]

Arrrgghh never sandlblast a polished wheel lip.  It wil take forever to get all of those little pits polished out!
  Also, I think you will be disapointed with your raw centers  The raw blasted finish will grab onto every bit of brake dust and road grime.  They will be a nightmare to keep clean.
I would suggest experimenting with the different cast finish paints out there for low sheen, non-metallic finish for your spokes.

thank you for the councils dave but I intend to put a matt varnish above and as regards polishing I did not have problems with the empis 5 they 'had the same treatment 
rgd
fabian

[speedwell]

Hey Fabian, that wheel/ drum fouling sucks. Have you got any brakes in mind as an alternative? There are a couple of sets of Maico disc kits on samba at the moment, that would suit your period ride better than a CSP disc kit in my humble opinion! Not cheap, but those 356 drums being sold would cover some of the cost!

Si.

yes very cool disc brake  , those would have their place on my car 
simon pm send

[Lee.C]

Hey Fabian, that wheel/ drum fouling sucks. Have you got any brakes in mind as an alternative? There are a couple of sets of Maico disc kits on samba at the moment, that would suit your period ride better than a CSP disc kit in my humble opinion! Not cheap, but those 356 drums being sold would cover some of the cost!

Si.

yes very cool disc brake  , those would have their place on my car 
simon pm send

DO IT FABIAN  I LOVE THOSE DISCS

[mr. warehouse]

The money shot...



Top to bottom...

Original boxes
NOS mag wheels with original 3 bar knock offs
Used aluminum wheels, 1 has a 2 piece center cap.
Used mag wheels

[Shubee2 (DSK)]

The money shot...



Top to bottom...

Original boxes
NOS mag wheels with original 3 bar knock offs
Used aluminum wheels, 1 has a 2 piece center cap.
Used mag wheels

What Good are they If There not going on a Car  I would Rather have the Cash in my Pocket Then Store a Bunch of Wheels lets see  Your Car With A Set On It We Have Seen Enough Pictures of them. Or Do You Even Own A Cal Look?

[mr. warehouse]

The money shot...



Top to bottom...

Original boxes
NOS mag wheels with original 3 bar knock offs
Used aluminum wheels, 1 has a 2 piece center cap.
Used mag wheels

What Good are they If There not going on a Car  I would Rather have the Cash in my Pocket Then Store a Bunch of Wheels lets see  Your Car With A Set On It We Have Seen Enough Pictures of them. Or Do You Even Own A Cal Look?

Nope, no Cal Look car here. I'm a Resto Cal guy.
1 set will end up on one of my Buses after I do some modifing to the drum, the others will go in with the rest of my wheel collection.

I had cash in my pocket, got a great deal on all these wheels. At some point someone with more cash will come along and the wheels will move on.
Better than a bank account, 401k, or a CD.
Much easier to store than another car too.

Don't be a hater.

[Cornpanzer]

Wow Shubee, considering that you are always the first person to whip yours out in a thread (relevent or not) I cant belive you are being critical of this guy.

[Shubee2 (DSK)]

Wow Shubee, considering that you are always the first person to whip yours out in a thread (relevent or not) I cant belive you are being critical of this guy.

I wont say anymore about him  but there things you dont know about