Ordered New Rushforth Design for My Ride

[JT_67Tempest]

Well I went to DriverzInc and ordered a set of Rushforths for my Tempest. The wheel design is brand new and hasn't even been named yet. Although I gave them the suggestion of calling the new wheel design "The Tempest". From what Jon told me I should be the first person running this Rushforth wheel design.

[Edit 3/28/08] The 5 spoke design will be called "Strutter" and the 7 spoke will be called "Whiplash".

Here is a picture of the design rendering. This picture is of the 7 spoke version, the set they are building for me will be a 5 spoke with a polished lip, brushed spokes (powder coated in clear) and rivets surrounding the wheel.

Jon, at DriverzInc was kind enough to pull the back wheel of his 66 Chevelle to make sure it would work on my 67 Tempest. We had to adjust the backspacing an additional 1/4" to make sure it clears.

Here are the specs for the wheels:
19x8 4.75 backspace
20x10 6.25 backspace

Here are the specs for the tires:
245/35/19
285/30/20

Here's the pics of the design rendering and a couple pics of the test fit of Jon's wheel on my car. The jack was still a bit in the up position, so it'll sit much lower when I get the real deal.

Thanks again Jon for the hookup!!!!

Johnny

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[buickfunnycar.com]

Nice...I saw that new design as a sneak preview recently:cool: ...will look killer on your car.

OK...I'll be the first...what's that filmsy jack doing anywhere near an american car,lol?:rolleyes:

[JayR]

Thanks for your business and your enthusiasm, Johnny! We're stoked to have our wheels on your ride and glad to have you joining us for Del Mar next week.

And Johnny will be rolling the new wheels to the show 2 weeks after he ordered them!

[newbaa]

hmmmmm.... those just made it onto my future potential wheels... those look awesome.

....... are these still without a name, or what? cuz they look a lot like the super spoke...

[JT_67Tempest]

The 5 spoke will be called "Strutter" and the 7 spoke will be called "Whiplash"

Johnny

[buickfunnycar.com]

And Johnny will be rolling the new wheels to the show 2 weeks after he ordered them!

You are absolutely killing me with that 2-wk turnaround time Jay...unheard of in the custom wheel business.:eek:

Here I am staring at a 12 week timeframe from order date to delivery date...and I'm dying over here with jealously man.:sick:

[jy211]

And Johnny will be rolling the new wheels to the show 2 weeks after he ordered them!

does that go for all rushforth wheels? :lurk:

[buickfunnycar.com]

does that go for all rushforth wheels? :lurk:

I'm pretty sure...2-4 weeks.Delivered.

Damn guys are revolutionizing the wheel industry...singlehandedly.:smoke:

[oestek]

Is that a stock rear suspension / frame / tub? Looks killer.

[JT_67Tempest]

Right now everything is stock in terms of suspension. I have made no modifications. Although I'd like to put a full Air Ride suspension on it eventually.

Johnny

[DriverzInc]

Nice...I saw that new design as a sneak preview recently:cool: ...will look killer on your car.

OK...I'll be the first...what's that filmsy jack doing anywhere near an american car,lol?:rolleyes:

Take it easy on us man, our nice Craftsman Jack took a big ol Sh#! and all we had was the cheap back up jack from Harbor Freight that I carry around in the back of my truck just in case I'm on the road and need to measure a customer's car.

Thanks again Johnny for your enthusiasm, your vision, and your willingness to rock a new design of ours. Very cool.

3 week build time guys! We're forcing the industry to step up! :drive:

[JT_67Tempest]

Thanks again Johnny for your enthusiasm, your vision, and your willingness to rock a new design of ours. Very cool.


No problem at all Jon. You made it easy for me when you test fitted your wheel on my car. How's the saying go.... "and the rest is history". :)

[DriverzInc]

does that go for all rushforth wheels? :lurk:

Yup, right now we're running 3 weeks to build. Johnny's car is cruising down to DelMar with us, so we pushed a little harder to cut it down to 2 weeks and a few days.

So yes, that is starndard build time right now. :woot:

[DriverzInc]

Fresh out of the mill:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/Strutter_RawCenter-1.jpg

Sweet :thumbsup:

This wheel is available two piece (pictured) and three piece.

[JayR]

Fresh out of the mill:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/Strutter_RawCenter-1.jpg

Sweet :thumbsup:

This wheel is available two piece (pictured) and three piece.

And like all our designs is available with or without hardware in the perimeter for folks who like a simpler look.

[JT_67Tempest]

The wheel looks awesome!!!! I see some of the minor design changes from the original concept and I think it adds to the total look of the wheel.

And thanks to Jon I have some work to do this weekend.
He asked me to clean things up behind my wheels so it looks nice when we put the new ones on.

Johnny :rotfl:

[mcfadyen72]

what does a set like that cost??

[youthpastor]

does that go for all rushforth wheels? :lurk:

Got mine in three weeks:seizure:

[TonyL]

Cool! they look sick!

[JayR]

what does a set like that cost??

PM sent with price quote for polished 2 piece 19s and 20s but since there are so many sizes and finish options, it's always good to contact us directly for an exact quote. Nobody's trying to do the high pressure sales game, it's just that giving custom wheel prices is like a paint shop giving custom paint prices.

[The WidowMaker]

once again you guys setting the bar really high. cant wait to see jasons rendering for my car, and i really cant wait to hit the show circuit with you guys. those new wheels rock!!!

hey musclecar john, i bet you could find a buyer for your ordered wheels and still have a set of rushforths before the others would have arrived. Just do it :twothumbs

Tim

[JayR]

hmmmmm.... those just made it onto my future potential wheels... those look awesome.

....... are these still without a name, or what? cuz they look a lot like the super spoke...

Those are Super Spokes in the picture that Jon took off his Chevelle to mock up on Johnny's Tempest. You can see the photos of the new wheel elsewhere on this thread.

[muthstryker]

i cant wait to see this when the wheels get put on, please post up some pictures the more 19 and 20 combos the more im obligated to do so! lol

[Vegas69]

Really like the wheels on certain cars.....I do have to say that the busier they get, more than likely the longer you will wait. Maybe I am wrong. Now is the time to buy.:1st:

[JT_67Tempest]

I'll definitely post up some pictures when I get the wheels put on this week. I spent all day yesterday and will again today, cleaning up the suspension and brakes.

With these new wheels, you'll be able to see a lot more behind them and I don't want it looking all ratty behind there.

Johnny

[buickfunnycar.com]

hey musclecar john, i bet you could find a buyer for your ordered wheels and still have a set of rushforths before the others would have arrived. Just do it :twothumbs

Tim

Ha...probably.:getout: ...j/k.

Jayson is thinking through a new design so who knows...I'm always in the market for the right wheel.

[Bad94]

Fresh out of the mill:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/Strutter_RawCenter-1.jpg

Sweet :thumbsup:

This wheel is available two piece (pictured) and three piece.


Cant wait to see those with a hoop.

[DriverzInc]

Cant wait to see those with a hoop.

We're getting close to completion. Thursday is our deadline to mount and balance the set for Johnny.... right before DelMar Good-guys. :cheers:

[qnitro]

We're getting close to completion. Thursday is our deadline to mount and balance the set for Johnny.... right before DelMar Good-guys. :cheers:

Does this include my set??

[buickfunnycar.com]

Does this include my set??

Jon's got this 24-48 hour turnaround down to a science..!:box2:

Meanwhile...I'm entering into my 10th week and still waiting...

[Bad94]

We're getting close to completion. Thursday is our deadline to mount and balance the set for Johnny.... right before DelMar Good-guys. :cheers:


Like i said in the PM, i cant wait to see them with a hoop, those just might be the wheel im looking for.

[JT_67Tempest]

I've been busy these past few days, prepping things so they look nice and fresh behind the wheel.

Johnny

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[buickfunnycar.com]

You've done good...all that detail work will pay off bigtime!

[DriverzInc]

Does this include my set??

We are working diligently on every order that was placed, and are standing by our 3-4 week turn around quote. The orders from the sale were put in 3-10-08, and your order is already at powder coat, so looks to be we are on track.

[DriverzInc]

I've been busy these past few days, prepping things so they look nice and fresh behind the wheel.

Johnny

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Johnny, that is looking BAD ASS, good job man!

[qnitro]

We are working diligently on every order that was placed, and are standing by our 3-4 week turn around quote. The orders from the sale were put in 3-10-08, and your order is already at powder coat, so looks to be we are on track.

You guys are AWESOME...

[oestek]

It's looking great! We're all waiting to see them mounted... I am epecially interested in your fit, as we're looking to use similar sizing on the '66 GTO we're building. Please post up the pics when you can!

Nice work!

[JT_67Tempest]

Check out this thread for pics of the new Rushforth Strutter design!!!

Johnny

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=379874#post379874