Question about Torque Thrust Wheels

[SuperNovaSS]

I bought a set of torque thrust straight spoke wheels the other day and they are unlike any I have seen before. They are real Americans but have push in caps rather than the 5 ear screw in caps. Has anyone seen these before. Any idea what years they were available?

Any help is greatly appreciated,


Jason

[SuperNovaSS]

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[Belair62]

Jason those are T 70's...cool wheels...wanna sell them if they are Chev ??

[SuperNovaSS]

They are Chevy. I haven't decided what I am going to do with them yet. When I bought them I was told they were 14s. I measured them when I got home and it turns out they are 15s. BONUS!


Jason

[SuperNovaSS]

Can I get some opinions on the value of these wheels? They are in great shape with no curb rash, etc. I have had quite a few inquiries about selling them. I have not decided if I want to sell them but if I do go that way I would like to know what they are worth.


Jason

[Belair62]

They don't come up that often...they were built 1970 and later...hard to judge...I paid 500 for a set but they were 15x7 and 15x9

[68l30]

I need a MINT set of caps for a set of four......Any ideas? I prefer the old logo to the later 70's style if possible,there going on a Day-Two 72 Velle.......Thanks!


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

Push in Hex caps may still be available for this style

[Salvatore]

Get a hold of GTO DON. Don (the wheelman) White. He may have parts or where to get them. He also knows value.

[Lynn]

Width?

Lynn

[68l30]

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Push in Hex caps may still be available for this style

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Would those be plastic? Looking for the real deal steel....Currently have the Crager S/S style cap with the late 70's American logo and looking for the steel hex style.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

That may be a little harder to find !!!!

[SuperNovaSS]

The wheels are 15x7. Not in a hurry to sell them, if that is what I decide to do.


Jason


Jason

[427TJ]

You can always run them without center caps a-la the old Trans Am racers. 15x7s on a slightly lowered Camaro SS or Z would look awesome.

[SuperNovaSS]

I decided I don't really have a use for these. I want $800 for the set for members. I will post them in the for sale section also.


Jason

[SuperNovaSS]

Also, I took them to the tire shop and had them checked. All are straight and true.


Jason

[jackal]

I have had wheel work done by this person and have bought parts, really knows his stuff when it comes these wheels thanks jp, http://mysite.verizon.net/res1ksb2/

[impala L78]

Jason - Do the caps push in from the front (plastic) or the rear(metal). If from the front, yes they are 1970's vintage. I have a set of American Spirit wheels on my corvette that has the same type of push in cap. I also have an original American Wheel catalog from the 1970's, and it lists the push in type caps for some wheels. But it does say to supply them until they run out and then issue the screw in and also the push-in from the rear type caps (metal). I have been successful getting replacement caps from a guy that is now located in California. He sometimes has ADs in Hemmings. If you wish, I can get you his address.

John

[SuperNovaSS]

I am not sure if they push in through the back or the front as I do not have the caps. The address would be nice.

Thanks,


Jason

[Belair62]

They push in from the front...they are T 70's

[impala L78]

Jason - The guy's name is Terry Vaughan, I believe he is now in California. Unfortunately, it has been some time since I last contacted him and my address info is no good. However, he does advertise in Hemmings on occasion.

Also, if you give me the number that is cast into the back of the wheel, I will check my catalog for its application.

John

[MosportGreen66]

he is on ebay all the time too... I want to say... TorqueThrustTerry as a username?

[MosportGreen66]

I knew I was close... TorqueThrust.Terry... (http://stores.ebay.com/American-Racing-Torq-Thrust-Central)

[jackal]

that is terry site that i posted earlier on for information on the wheels, if you look at the bottom of the page you will see his email, he is in washington state around the seattle area, he will be at the portland swap meet in april, the best way to reach him is through email but if you want to try to call i have his number thanks jp

[budnate]

I met Terry last year, he is a cool and very honest guy, saw him at the last swap meet but he did not bring his stuff, doing it mostly from home now and online he said,

[SuperNovaSS]

Thanks guys. I have dealt with him before, I was the seller though. I very nice guy.


Jason

[Mr70]

In HighSchool we had a popular girl we nick named TorqueThrustTina. http://www.shoppingtelly.com/forum/images/smilies/cheerleader.gif
She would always finish..[PARTIAL POST DELETED By Belair62]

[WILMASBOYL78]

Lotta skirt to wall??

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif