Dr L-88

Am looking for ORIGINAL 15 x 6 magnesium Torque Thrust D-spoke wheels by American Racing. These would have been made in the late 60's thru the 70's. Not interested in wheels that are pitted or damaged.

Dr L-88

Still looking.

6T5RUSH

Dr L88,

Not certain what these are made of but worth following up:

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/3473253071.html

http://roanoke.craigslist.org/pts/3496300447.html

Not sure 'bout this one.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/3525943803.html

Good luck!

Regards,

Jim
In God We Trust!

Dr L-88

Thanks Jim.....................close but no cigar.

jerrybramlett

Rex, the only real D's I have are made of aluminum. However, the Gueydan brothers in New Orleans have about 30 vintage D's in their collection and might have some made of magnesium.

If you decide to phone Jimmy or Rich, I suggest calling them at work: Gueydan Lumber in Metairie, LA.

Jerry

Hollywood41

Dr.

Try Greg @ 1-559-784-7809. He probably has or know where.
Skip

jrs 427

How do you tell the difference between alum and mag ? Is there a certain marking ? I just bought a set that I know for sure are twenty plus years old removed from a 55 chevy.

Hollywood41

If they have not been recently polished or never polished, they will be a dark gray in color and the material seems to a little porous. They will be considerably lighter than aluminum.

Dr L-88

A single drop of white vinegar placed on an inconspicuous place on magnesium will bubble, whereas it will not on aluminum.

Hollywood41

Good to know

jrs 427

Thanks for the info. Mine are porous, looks like tiny air bubbles in the spoke sections. I thought they were all that way. I will have to check.

Dave2spd

saw some listed on EBay if you haven't checked