minilites

[Damn True]

Why not go with an original set of Minilites?

They're still available

They are better looking in that size, I'll grant you that, but it would severely limit my tire and brake choices.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

what size are those Dipren?

[dipren443]

what size are those Dipren?

Front: 17 x 8 w/ 245/45-17
Rear: 17 x 9.5 w/ 275/40-17

[zman1969]

Dipren, I assume those are the polished version they look sweet!! but I haven't seen the unpolished from them has- anyone? my car is still in body jail but the cowl and firewall are painted and I'm about ready to install eng/trans so the bodyman can assemble the front end and the rear end and leaf springs are almost ready to install too, so im still a year or 2 off to the point of actually ordering wheels
oh and other than the 400$ lugs what else is available out there? pics anyone?

[dipren443]

Dipren, I assume those are the polished version they look sweet!! but I haven't seen the unpolished from them has- anyone? my car is still in body jail but the cowl and firewall are painted and I'm about ready to install eng/trans so the bodyman can assemble the front end and the rear end and leaf springs are almost ready to install too, so im still a year or 2 off to the point of actually ordering wheels

Polished lips are standard with painted centers. That is the look I chose. You can get the whole wheel polished too, but I don't think that look suits the minilite style very well.

[zman1969]

Thanks Nick thats what i was hoping - I wouldnt want the centers polished I like them like yours! is that a standard painted color or are there options?
anyone else find any cool (but not $400) lug nuts? D/True did you ever look into anyone elses?
giggle

[Damn True]

I looked into the PS Eng. version and the price was too high and he couldn't accommodate my sizing needs anyway. The VWW version is a little off in terms of the shape of the spokes IMO. Same price range as the Team III, but fewer sizes.

[zman1969]

Damn True - I meant lug nuts (giggle) Dipren what type of lugs do the TeamIII wheels take- 60 degree tapered? or short or long mag shank lugs?

[Damn True]

Maeco Motorsports sells some nifty aluminum long lug nuts. They are pretty proud of them though (rather spendy) but not as spendy as the ones from PS engineering.

I've been trying to talk Steve-O (Twist Machine) into making them.

[zman1969]

PS engineering lugs? has anyone got pics yet? I really like the look of the $400 lugs -but I am not gonna play that game - somebody has got to be able to make some in steel / chrome for 2-3$ ea

[dipren443]

PS engineering lugs? has anyone got pics yet? I really like the look of the $400 lugs -but I am not gonna play that game - somebody has got to be able to make some in steel / chrome for 2-3$ ea

Phil's nuts are not available :P Separately that is. He only sells them with the wheels.

I take this back... I saw they were listed on Maeco's site. When I toured Phil's shop, he specifically told me he didn't sell the lugs separately. Must have changed his tone.

[dipren443]

Damn True - I meant lug nuts (giggle) Dipren what type of lugs do the TeamIII wheels take- 60 degree tapered? or short or long mag shank lugs?

I will have to look this up. I don't remember

EDIT:
Conical seat - 60 degree

[dipren443]

Thanks Nick thats what i was hoping - I wouldnt want the centers polished I like them like yours! is that a standard painted color or are there options?
anyone else find any cool (but not $400) lug nuts? D/True did you ever look into anyone elses?
giggle

Mine are painted with the darker shade used on his Cobra replicas. The standard finish on the LTIII's is a lighter grey. It was a special request, but not an additional cost.

[zman1969]

Nick, thanks I think I'd rather have the lighter "aluminum" look the lugs that are on yours look-from the pics- like a standard length chrome- I guess its not that big of a deal its the style of wheel I'm looking for - being im building a T/A clone and they dont make big rally IIs and I dont care for the billet pontiacs so this is the way I will go. now if my bodyman will ever get mine assembled-then I can do some measurements to see what I can fit and what offset I'll need. yours do look nice - will your car sit lower? kinda has the 4x4 look up front like your engine is out?

looked at Maeco's website for lugs 8 types of lug nuts - one picture and all are 5/8" shank or 3/4" no conical :(

[dipren443]

The lugs are standard chrome right now. They will get changed at a later date. Team III includes closed end lug nuts and these wheels necessitated longer studs. The hub pads are rather thick.

You making fun of my 4x4?

Honestly, that is the first thing that will be getting taken care of this year. It looks terrible...

[SamHatco]

Phil's nuts are not available :P Separately that is.

Well.... my nuts are not available also!!!

Couldn't resist.

Sam

[zman1969]

Damn True did you ever get wheels for the pink car? you really need to paint it the orig color being the history of it and all. do you have any pictures of when it was or any others that are?

[Damn True]

Damn True did you ever get wheels for the pink car? you really need to paint it the orig color being the history of it and all. do you have any pictures of when it was or any others that are?

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Not yet.

No, and thank you for the unsolicited advice.

I don't but I think my grandparents do. Of course....not digital.

[zman1969]

No, and thank you for the unsolicited advice.

man thats an obscure piece of history! dont mean to offend but you said it was one of 50 copo's - not that I or you would want to cruise around in a pink car but to me, I think that Hugh did that back in the day - is kinda cool - sounds like your plans that its out of the question. I still think that its cool! do you know if any or all were given away? (cant remember if gramps bought it new or not)

[buickfunnycar.com]

Phil's nuts are not available :P Separately that is. He only sells them with the wheels.

I take this back... I saw they were listed on Maeco's site. When I toured Phil's shop, he specifically told me he didn't sell the lugs separately. Must have changed his tone.

I have two sets of Phil Schmidt's long T/A style lugs for my older 200S wheels I had but they're nothing to really get excited about,cheap flash plating over unpolished steel so if not careful,they will/do peel...besides they are the older shank-style rather than the taper-style,they won't fit much.

He was selling them seperate from the wheels then,maybe he doesn't any longer.I believe they were about $100/set back then ($5/ea.).

The stainless ones I had for sale were like jewelery compared to those...but I understand $300-$400 is not for everyone.