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Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

Came across these on an Ebay 356 for sale.

Original Racing Wheels from the late 60s or early 70s.

They look sweet!

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3/31/144:50 PM

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edsnovaBaltimore - BCW 52 MG TD Supporting Member

Love me some old school mags. Yah.

Looks like a pair of American Racing "Torq Thrust Original" wheels. I don't think they are the original 60's versions, the valve stem is in the wrong place. But I suppose they could also be one of the many, many knockoffs done over the last 50 years, so I suppose you could still call them vintage that way. They could be original "Torq-Thrust D", can't tell, not enough side view to see the spoke profile.

ALB

Those do look very "old school", Ron.

ArtCMC, 1641cc

Those look great!!

MusbJim'14 VS SoCal Supporting Member

I like that old-school look!

3/31/1410:07 PM

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

The seller claims the wheels were bought new in 1973 and, as Jim mentioned, probably are Torq Thrusts.

Here's a quote from the ebay ad:

American Racing alloy wheels, 7” x 15”, bought new in 1973, with receipt from Porsche dealer

4/1/148:46 AM

ALB

How much do they weigh?

4/1/149:03 AM

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

Al, I don't think they were especially light. 15x7, probably in the 15 to 17 pound range. Maybe even heavier.

They (torq Thrust) also have a fairly mild offset. (0 to 25mm).

p.s Did you see the Craig's list ad for a set of 4 original gas burners? $2800 and they needed to be refurbished.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.../pts/4401727479.html

4/1/144:32 PM

ALB

The gas burners would be pretty neat; they are light (iIrc).

4/1/145:38 PM

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

I'm not crazy about the looks, but yes, they're VERY light.

4/2/148:41 AM

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