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01-27-2002, 02:58 AM
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Re: yenko chevelle wheels
You are exactly right on the "D" designation Brian.They were made to fit early 4 piston calipers.There were actually 3 different Torq-Thrusts available in 1969-70.Torq-Thrusts,Torq-Thrust"D",and Torq-Thrust R. The ones that Atlas looks like are the straight Torq Thrust wheels. The "R" wheel is very different in appearance from either of the other 2. They are a more modern thinner casting and have a different style cap and also have a flat "flange" cast onto the spokes.Very nice looking wheel.The straight Torq-Thrusts date from at least 1964 in magnesium.
[Edited by Belair62 (01-26-2002 at 09:58 PM).]
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01-27-2002, 02:06 PM
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Re: yenko chevelle wheels
Bob, to add to your R description that is the T70R. On the backs of some of those wheels they read Torque Thrust R (pronounced Torque Thruster). They tried that name and it really never caught on but there are a few of us that remember them that way. Right Brian? Mike has a set of those wheels on his 71 Motion Camaro.....................RatPack.............
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01-28-2002, 12:13 AM
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Re: yenko chevelle wheels
The early Americans were definately available in Magneseum. My first car a 1965 Plymouth Satellite had a set.
American Racing was cast inside of the wheels. Has anyone checked out the E T wheels, www.etwheels.com ,I think. Look at the classic 5. [Edited by Stefano (01-27-2002 at 07:13 PM).]
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01-28-2002, 12:55 AM
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Re: yenko chevelle wheels
I just finished restoring a set of old straight spoke Torq Thrusts,one pair from 1965 and another pair from circa 69.The two sets were cast with different molds as there were slight differences in machine dimensions and lug hole sizes.They looked the same to the eye but upon machining them I found the difference.If you can, machine the rear side to clear the caliper before polishing.It has been very hard to find a nice set to restore and get that 1960's day two look.I hate the new D spoke.......
Steve
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#6
01-28-2002, 01:17 AM
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Re: yenko chevelle wheels
The ET's are nice....Bet they are real close to the old ones they used to cast which is darn close to Torq Thrusts....finally a nice looking wheel.
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01-28-2002, 06:49 PM
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Re: yenko chevelle wheels
I am not a big fan of the rally wheel. From a concourse restorastion perspective - listening to all the great comments, the only way to go is a rally wheel or find a set of
the origianl Atlas wheels. It does not sound like anything new is currently being accepted. What do judges have to say at the judged shows?
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