1968 Photos of CS with Torque Thrust Wheels?

[CraigB]

Now that I have my CS I am looking at customizing her a little. I have always loved the American Racing Torque Thrust D's. I have been trying to find a photo of them on a CS. I can find heaps of photos of them on 65-66's and lots of the Bullit mustang of course but none on a CS. Does anyone have a shot or two squirreled away in their photo collections?

Thanks

CraigB

 

[Mustanger]

My GT/CS has 'em ... check 'em out :thumb: ...

 

[JohnnyQuest515]

Different wheels

What about 15" Shelby Wheels?

They were options for the period...

Just a thought.

Randy

 

[Powell]

Torque thrust pics.

Just a sample of what it might look like!

Ralph

 

[joedls]

Here's another example, although these are Torque Thrust IIs, not Torque Thrust Ds.

 

[franklinair]

They all look great, although I opted for the Shelby 15" wheels. I like the look, and they're "sorta" correct, in harmony with the other Shelby components on a C/S. Don't know of price comparison. The Shelby's were about $1,100 from Mustangs Unlimited, plus new 15" tires.
After I had seen tworings' C/S in CA last year (theirs is Meadowlark, like mine), that pretty much convinced me I NEEDED the Shelby's!!

Neil

 

[CraigB]

The 15" Shelby's sounds like an interesting idea. Does anyone have any photos of a CS with the Shelby wheels?

Are are right, they do seem to keep with the theme of the CS. Where these wheels a ford option of the period?

CraigB

 

[HappyHour]

Before this spawns another picture thread (which I love) lemme see if I can dig up the thread I believe Neil mentioned between Shelby's and GT rims. :wink:

CraigB you can search the Forum using the "search" tool

Boomshaka...


http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6310&highlight=shelby+rims

And the one with Tworlings that tipped Neil...

http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317&highlight=shelby+rims

 

[Midnight Special]

...In addition chromed styled-steel and Shelbys, I think the Magnum 500s can look pretty sharp too!...

 

[Perkchiro]

The 15" Shelby's sounds like an interesting idea. Does anyone have any photos of a CS with the Shelby wheels?

Are are right, they do seem to keep with the theme of the CS. Where these wheels a ford option of the period?

CraigB

Here you go.......

 

[calspcl]

Arent the trogue thrust "D" period correct also?

 

[nates68]

Check my gallery nates68

 

[heliaster]

I'm particularly partial to the torque thrusts with the machined rim and dark metal spokes (I can't for the life of think of what that's called right now).

 

[CraigB]

The Torque Thrust D's with the grey spokes were the ones I was thinking of, anyone got any photos of such wheels on a CS? Then again I love the Shelby 10 spokes. It will be a hard decision.

CraigB

 

[Russ]

Photos of "Old School" Torq Thrust Wheels

Here are some photos of my 1968 GT with original American Racing Equipment Torq Thrust 14"X7" wheels. These wheels have a 1/2" positive offset. The wheels are not reproductions and are "old school" since they use 225/70 X 14 tires. These wheels are being reproduced as American Racing TTO's. I really like the footprint and stance of the car using these wheels. While the car is not a GT/CS, it gives you a different look from the new 17" torq thrust wheels, which are also quite distinctive. By the way, my two GT/CS cars ride on original 1968 rallye wheels.

 

[JohnnyQuest515]

Costs of Shelby wheels

I found the Shelby 15" wheels for $798 at CJ Pony. Not the only supplier for these but they do look sharp.

There are also 17" Shelby wheels that cost a little more and your tire choices would be better.

I am saving for the 15" Shelby wheels in the spring myself :grin:

Randy

**They have tire packages also**

 

[Mosesatm]

If you want some easy one-stop shopping these people sell wheel/tire packages. Just take them out of the boxes and slap them on.

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel_detail.asp?subcat3=1011104

 

[rananim]

Check my gallery - I believe I am using the ones you are looking for
Sven