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Rocket mags from '70's
Anyone remember Rocket Racing Wheels from the '70's? I had a set of chrome 5 spokes (like Cragar SS but with a "pointed" spoke instead of flat)I bought new in 1976. They seem non-existant now. Would love to find a set!
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My brother had them on his 71 Z.. I have been looking for a set myself for quite some time. The caps seem to be an easy find but the wheels are not so easy. The ones I have found are mostly in 14in.
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Anyone remember Rocket Racing Wheels from the '70's? I had a set of chrome 5 spokes (like Cragar SS but with a "pointed" spoke instead of flat)I bought new in 1976. They seem non-existant now. Would love to find a set! Dave [/ QUOTE ] Join the crowd!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif |
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I know what you mean about old wheels. We had a "Big O" tire store here when I was a kid, sold ET's. Being cheap and liking the fact they were unilug so if I traded cars the wheels would still fit, I bought a set of the ones that look like Torq Thrusts. Now I wanted another set for the old look. Found some on ebay, bought em, and restored them. Now when I go to the car show the wheels get more attention than the car.
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Did the Rocket wheels have a Chromed Cast center like Cragars or were they stamped steel? I recall SOME wheel that had the same look as a Cragar, but was all steel. Maybe Appliance? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
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Can't help with the wheels but i DO have this snappy jacket.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Yeah, what they said!
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lol... you boys are just jealous. I'm gonna go find some NOS wheels now and use 'em for end tables just to p*ss ya'll off. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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I have a mint set of those wheels https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Rockets were cool. Similar to Cragar . I have a set of center capes which look a bit larger in diameter than the Cragar. I had pictures of my old COPO Chevelle in about 1970 with Rockets on it.
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I have a mint set of those wheels https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Fu@#head !!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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lol... you boys are just jealous. I'm gonna go find some NOS wheels now and use 'em for end tables just to p*ss ya'll off. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Too funny... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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[ QUOTE ] I have a mint set of those wheels https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Fu@#head !!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Bob...in rare form! |
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Hey Bruce, Im going to send you a couple of pics of my chevelle with the rockets on it. Maybe you can post them. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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That'll work! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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A good friend of mine has a near mint set tucked away in his shed.......since the late seventies.........I just love those wheels!!
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I have a mint set of those wheels https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] I just knew you were going to chime in & say that !!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif |
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[ QUOTE ] lol... you boys are just jealous. I'm gonna go find some NOS wheels now and use 'em for end tables just to p*ss ya'll off. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Too funny... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif [/ QUOTE ] Don't laugh...I was serious. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif I need something for the other end of the couch anyhow... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/attachments/332246-ebay080.jpg |
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I want a set...Lynn would kill me though... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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I have a mint set of those wheels https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Might they be on this car? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...friends022.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...friends023.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...friends024.jpg |
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Yep!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gifDat be dem. 14x6 with lee f-75's on the front and 14x8's with get this "J-60 Mickey Thompson specials" on the rear. This car seems to have a different set of wheels on it every other month. Eventually I will get something that stays on it unless I sell the car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif I might try a set of ET wheels next. OR THESE https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif
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I don't have any wheels but do have a few decals and a couple of Rocket timing tapes, a distributor hold down and power steering cap from Rocket. I found a couple of these in an old speed shop in Poplar Bluff recently. They had a couple pounds of dust on them...
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Did the Rocket wheels have a Chromed Cast center like Cragars or were they stamped steel? I recall SOME wheel that had the same look as a Cragar, but was all steel. Maybe Appliance? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif [/ QUOTE ] Dennis: The 5 spoke Rockets were the same construction as Cragar SS: Cast chrome center, chromed steel rim. And I thought I was the only one that liked 'em! Got to dig up that '70's photo of my '69 Chevelle with the Rockets and L60s to post........ Dave |
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Yeaaaa I recognize that car! Those Rockets are the ones!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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My buddy had them on his 71 340 Duster. Was Rocket an American Company or impoted stuff
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Boy GTO Don, that '68 'velle looks swEEEEEEt https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif ! Tell me more about it and for goodness sake.................more pictures - PLEASE! I really like the paint scheme and those tires & wheels are the BOMB!!!! What'cha got under the hood? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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Was Rocket an American Company or impoted stuff [/ QUOTE ] Well, I found a company in Australia called Rocket Industries http://www.rocketind.com/ that has the exact logo as the wheels of old. Emailed them but they didn't answer my main question of "is there a connection?". They did say they didn't have Rocket Racing Wheels (no big surprise there). Dave |
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I don't have any wheels but do have a few decals and a couple of Rocket timing tapes, a distributor hold down and power steering cap from Rocket. I found a couple of these in an old speed shop in Poplar Bluff recently. They had a couple pounds of dust on them... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...d/IM002215.jpg Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif [/ QUOTE ] Cool stuff! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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Glenn may I say that you are one hell of an asset to this site. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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I wouldn't be surprised if there weren't some good photos of those Rockets in the Vintage Wheel thread......if you're willing to wade through it...
Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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GREAT STUFF...I'll say it again..."GOOD DOG!" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Glenn may I say that you are one hell of an asset to this site. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif [/ QUOTE ] Times 10! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif [ QUOTE ] I wouldn't be surprised if there weren't some good photos of those Rockets in the Vintage Wheel thread......if you're willing to wade through it... [/ QUOTE ] You read my mind Verne. That's where I'm headed now. |
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Glenn may I say that you are one hell of an asset to this site. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif [/ QUOTE ] Now, let's see pictures of cars with wheels in the back seat! |
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Most excellent Dog! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif
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Back in the day, everyone seemed to run chrome reverse. Now you never see them. I thought they looked pretty cool.
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I like chrome reverse wheels too. I had a couple sets but they were in bad shape so I tossed them recently. I probably should have kept them....
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