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Old 08-14-2003, 01:42 PM
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Default Re: Wheels . . . . ?

Dan,

Nearly every wheel manufacturer made a copy of the TT in those days. Keystone made one with an alloy face and a steel rim. that was the most common type, probably because of cost. I had a couple of sets of those years ago. Fenton and Appliance made the most accurate copies of the TT since they were an all alloy wheel. Then you got into the Atlas, Astro, etc. Even Cragar got into it for a while with a matte finish, dark spoke version of the SS wheel. I currently have a full set of vintage TT s in 14x7 but they need some work on the lips due to contact with a curb. Also have a pair of 'no name' copies that even have the peaked spokes. They are in very good condition. I just recently bought a set of the new Torque Thrust "D"s to go on my '57 Bel Air, if I ever get it finished. Unfortunately the choices for the new TT D's is limited. I wanted 14 x 7's all around but they're not available so I went with 14 x 6 fronts and 15 x 7 rears. Now I'm leaning toward having the vintage TT's refinished and putting them on a '69 Nova!!!
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