Thanks for the link Keith their prices seem reasonable, after looking closer I saw it is a TR3, there is a Daimler Dart not far from me in a building. I should check on it, I haven't seen it in about 30 years. Good luck with your 4.
1962 Triumph Roadster Project
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got_an_anglia
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Nice Keith! I will have to swing by the shop one day when in town and see your new arrival!
It's a Canadian tradition that when visiting someone who has a new arrival, your suppose to bring a present......as in what part does he need
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Triumph had problems with steel wheels in 1962 and they got American Racing Wheels to supply rims called "Silverstones".
They are pretty rare and here is a photo of one. Minilite and others made similar wheels, and some are still available, but not the ARW wheels....anybody know of some??
They are pretty rare and here is a photo of one. Minilite and others made similar wheels, and some are still available, but not the ARW wheels....anybody know of some??
Not a wise move showing parts junkies rare pieses of a car you are trying to build.
The impression I got from the picture Keith posted, was that he is looking to buy a set of these wheels.
Dave
They show up on Ebay occasionally and there is some for sale out there.
Panasport and Minilite and others make similar wheels and even new they
are NOT cheap !!
And,to go wire wheels when the car was not so equipped originally is really cost prohibitive. But, I am putting the wheel before the cart here anyway....
we are like crows, like to get shiny stuff to inspire us, I guess.
They show up on Ebay occasionally and there is some for sale out there.
Panasport and Minilite and others make similar wheels and even new they
are NOT cheap !!
And,to go wire wheels when the car was not so equipped originally is really cost prohibitive. But, I am putting the wheel before the cart here anyway....
we are like crows, like to get shiny stuff to inspire us, I guess.
wrascal
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That wheel looks an awful lot like the EMPI 8 spoke wheel for the old VW's. Just add a spinner cap. Those are 15" x 5.5" wide with a backspacing. The only thing is that VW uses 4X130 mm rather that 4X4.5 Many years ago when I had my TR4, I found a deal on a set of wire wheels for it... What a pain in the butt. They got worn on the spline and you had to hammer them off, hard to clean, and one adapter broke wreaking a front fender. Then I ordered a set of CDN slotted polished mags.... shiny!
Russ
Russ
Thanks, Frank, I was aware of that. I think I will just (eventually) order some from Moss Motors spec'd to the TR.
Thanks
Looks like a good starting point Keith, you guys enjoy that
b-bob
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Brian
My buddy is bringing the car up mid may......
Yes, that sounds familier now, thanks Kieth.
You mentioned way back here you were taking it off the frame? Does it have a frame?
