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« Reply #180 on: July 28, 2007, 13:47:51 pm »
they came in 15x6 too...
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« Reply #181 on: July 28, 2007, 14:37:05 pm »
Quote from: Shubee2 (DSK) on July 28, 2007, 13:31:59 pm
Quote from: 49-rag on July 28, 2007, 08:22:55 am
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 ?  Roll Eyes
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
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« Reply #182 on: July 28, 2007, 15:29:31 pm »
Quote from: jmarkha1 on July 28, 2007, 13:47:51 pm
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
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« Reply #183 on: July 28, 2007, 17:11:25 pm »
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  Cool
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« Reply #184 on: July 28, 2007, 17:53:02 pm »
watch this links  Grin http://www.terovirta.com/volks/VolksWheelsFrame.php?page=VolksWheelsAmRacTThrust.html
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« Reply #185 on: July 28, 2007, 17:58:09 pm »
Quote from: speedwell on July 28, 2007, 17:53:02 pm
watch this links  Grin 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
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« Reply #186 on: July 28, 2007, 18:00:53 pm »
it's the same links Huh mr warehouse  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #187 on: July 28, 2007, 18:23:59 pm »
Ooh like that link  Grin Grin
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« Reply #188 on: July 28, 2007, 18:58:15 pm »
Quote from: richie,uk on July 28, 2007, 14:37:05 pm
Quote from: Shubee2 (DSK) on July 28, 2007, 13:31:59 pm
Quote from: 49-rag on July 28, 2007, 08:22:55 am
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 ?  Roll Eyes
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
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« Reply #189 on: July 28, 2007, 19:10:35 pm »
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  Grin Grin
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« Reply #190 on: July 29, 2007, 05:17:31 am »
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.
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« Reply #191 on: July 29, 2007, 05:48:48 am »
Quote from: speedwell on July 28, 2007, 18:00:53 pm
it's the same links Huh mr warehouse  Roll Eyes

You must have been editing while I was posting.

No worries.
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« Reply #192 on: July 29, 2007, 08:56:02 am »
I have a ful set of 15x6 in alloy - looking for another pair in alloy to narrow...
Quote from: Cornpanzer on July 29, 2007, 05:17:31 am
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.
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« Reply #193 on: July 29, 2007, 19:55:29 pm »
here's mine  just return from the sand blaster  Grin just need a good polish job  Roll Eyes 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  Grin Grin
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« Reply #194 on: July 29, 2007, 20:01:48 pm »
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« Reply #195 on: July 29, 2007, 21:02:07 pm »
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
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« Reply #196 on: July 29, 2007, 21:28:32 pm »
nice wheels fabian
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« Reply #197 on: July 29, 2007, 22:36:10 pm »
Quote from: speedwell on July 29, 2007, 19:55:29 pm
here's mine  just return from the sand blaster  Grin just need a good polish job  Roll Eyes 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  Grin Grin
Fabian Why did you blast your new wheels? wernt they Silver? JGE Torkers?
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« Reply #198 on: July 29, 2007, 22:49:51 pm »
they are gonna look SICK on your ride dude - I can't wait  Smiley
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« Reply #199 on: July 30, 2007, 15:07:18 pm »
Quote from: Shubee2 (DSK) on July 29, 2007, 22:36:10 pm
Quote from: speedwell on July 29, 2007, 19:55:29 pm
here's mine  just return from the sand blaster  Grin just need a good polish job  Roll Eyes 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  Grin Grin
Fabian Why did you blast your new wheels? wernt they Silver? JGE Torkers?
Quote from: monkiboy on July 29, 2007, 22:49:51 pm
they are gonna look SICK on your ride dude - I can't wait  Smiley
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 Grin
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  Angry
but i will be a nice ride with the wheels i agree with you  Grin
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« Reply #200 on: July 30, 2007, 17:08:22 pm »
Arrrgghh never sandlblast a polished wheel lip.  It wil take forever to get all of those little pits polished out! Shocked
  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.
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« Reply #201 on: July 30, 2007, 17:09:32 pm »
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!

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« Reply #202 on: July 30, 2007, 18:00:50 pm »
Quote from: Cornpanzer on July 30, 2007, 17:08:22 pm
Arrrgghh never sandlblast a polished wheel lip.  It wil take forever to get all of those little pits polished out! Shocked
  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  Grin
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« Reply #203 on: July 30, 2007, 18:08:27 pm »
Quote from: simon uk on July 30, 2007, 17:09:32 pm
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  Shocked , those would have their place on my car  Cool
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« Reply #204 on: July 30, 2007, 20:08:26 pm »
Quote from: speedwell on July 30, 2007, 18:08:27 pm
Quote from: simon uk on July 30, 2007, 17:09:32 pm
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  Shocked , those would have their place on my car  Cool
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DO IT FABIAN  Wink Smiley I LOVE THOSE DISCS Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #205 on: August 09, 2007, 03:21:15 am »
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
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« Reply #206 on: August 09, 2007, 03:37:55 am »
Quote from: mr. warehouse on August 09, 2007, 03:21:15 am
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?
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« Reply #207 on: August 09, 2007, 03:59:59 am »
Quote from: Shubee2 (DSK) on August 09, 2007, 03:37:55 am
Quote from: mr. warehouse on August 09, 2007, 03:21:15 am
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.
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« Reply #208 on: August 09, 2007, 13:32:05 pm »
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.
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« Reply #209 on: August 09, 2007, 15:00:16 pm »
Quote from: Cornpanzer on August 09, 2007, 13:32:05 pm
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 Shocked Shocked Grin Grin Grin
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