It's funny, but I have never been into aftermarket wheels. The only car that I have that sports them is my 97 Z28 and ironically what I put on were chrome torque thrusts II's so it would have more a 60's look. When I got my 70 Cutlass in 78 from my Dad that he had bought new, the first thing I did was put a set of Super Stock I wheels on it. Even today the only after market wheel that I have any interest in are the torque thrusts, and only because they were the wheel of choice in the 60's. To me, the aluminum type "Weld" and other similar wheels were ugly in the 70's and they are just as ugly now. Just my
Same for me. My exception is the American Racing Torque Thrust D wheel, which I think looks great on just about any 60s car. And chrome reverse wheels, which you hardly ever see anymore.
Back in 78 I picked up 4 Torque Thrusts, one which had a big chunk out of it. I saved them for the longest time waiting to find a replacement fourth. When I moved away in '92 I gave them to a neighbor who had a 57 Chev thinking he would make sure they found a good home. In retrospect, they had a good home. Damn...
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Many an A body like this had this look when I cruized as a teenager:
For some reason the link won't work. From Kijiji London Ontario:
1968 Oldsmobile 442, cars has 78000 original miles and is in very good condition, must be seen to be appreciated. Engine is a 400 Cu.Inch big block. Asking $13,000.00 or closest reasonable offer.
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My brother had one of those back in the day ( silver/black vinyl post car with red int. ) with old american torque thrusts. I dont care for the PURE stock look.These cars were made to modifie.
