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Post by transamfan1981 on Nov 2, 2009 17:04:07 GMT -5
I found a site selling the Minilites by Vintage Wheel Works. These are the wheels that most racing teams used in the Trans Am series races on the mustangs and camaros   How do you guys think these would look on a trans am? I think they'd be cool lookin. Steve B. |
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Post by WarbirdTA on Nov 2, 2009 17:17:46 GMT -5
Very nice! I like them. Now post up the site.  I'd like to see what 15x8s go for. ;D George  |
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Post by transamfan1981 on Nov 2, 2009 18:39:43 GMT -5
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Post by lawbreaker2 on Nov 2, 2009 21:33:36 GMT -5
Those are cool on the mustang but is it me or do they not look like the one on the mustang. As far as them on a trans am, I think they would look cool. |
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Post by transamfan1981 on Nov 5, 2009 23:17:39 GMT -5
You're right they are diff. I decided to look into that. Well, here's what I figured out, the one's I found are minilite styled. But... there is a company that makes genuine minilites, the one's on the mustang. The only problem is, the company is located in England.  I'm about to send'em an e-mail see what it would cost to ship a set of wheels over. Probably more than the wheels are worth. Well, just for fun I'll find out. Here's a link to their site, if anyone wants to check them out. These guys are the real deal. www.minilitewheels.com/products.htmSteve B. |
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Post by transamfan1981 on Nov 10, 2009 21:47:19 GMT -5
just got an e-mail back from minilite in england. For a T/A wheel 15x8 shipping would be $70 a wheel from there to the u.s. then about another $60 to ship to my door via FedEx. Going to find out how much each wheel will cost. Just to figure out if I could get'em anytime soon.
Steve B.
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Post by WarbirdTA on Nov 11, 2009 9:31:53 GMT -5
Do let us know when you find out. George |
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Post by transamfan1981 on Nov 11, 2009 14:02:27 GMT -5
Just got a load of info. There is a minilite dealer here in the u.s. in Akron Ohio. So minilite ships the rims from the factory to the dealer in ohio who then ships them out to the buyer. A T/A wheel 15x8 with standard offset of 4 1/2, if they are traditional silver they will be $1,080. The wheels are $270 each and come with hardened steel inserts, spun alloy center caps and chrome finish lugs. From minilite to the dealer shipping will be $70 a wheel, then from the dealer to me via FedEx will be about $60, $15 a wheel if shipped to a business. Total would be $1,320. You can choose to have them painted, most popular colors are mid-gray metallic, black (satin or gloss), white, and gold. Coloring is $15 a wheel. I would choose gold.
Since most wheels are custom made to order a non-refundable deposit of $550 is required. From order to your door will be around 6 to 10 weeks. Or if you want you can choose air freight direct which will take acouple weeks out of the recieve time.
If anyone would like I can give you the ohio dealers contact info
Steve B.
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Post by lawbreaker2 on Nov 12, 2009 9:18:37 GMT -5
Yes please on the dealer, cuz I live in ohio and the only peeps I know in the akron area would be Summit racing. ;D Maybe I can have a new stopping place to shop. ;D
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Post by WarbirdTA on Nov 12, 2009 9:22:08 GMT -5
Oh ya, More parts to bring out this way, if you move. ;D Thanks for the information Steve. George |
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Post by transamfan1981 on Nov 12, 2009 17:39:34 GMT -5
here's his contact info.
John Targett
MotorSport Ltd, for
Minilite Wheels,
550 Crystal Lake Road,
Akron Ohio 44333 USA
Cell: (00) 1 330 283 3668
fax : (00) 1 330 666 6269Targett
JBRITCARS@aol.com
I have some extra parts and more comming, but not for long. Gonna start sellin'em to fund the car.
Steve B.
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Post by WarbirdTA on Nov 12, 2009 19:02:35 GMT -5
Feel free to post them in the For Sale section. I think I'm the only one seeling stuff there. George |
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Post by transamfan1981 on Nov 12, 2009 22:52:31 GMT -5
I think you are the only one who posts in there. Yeah, when I do finally decide to start sellin parts I'll post them here. I wanna give you guys first dibs
Steve B.
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Post by WarbirdTA on Nov 13, 2009 9:01:12 GMT -5
Super! We all look forward to seeing what you have for sale. George |
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I'm about to send'em an e-mail see what it would cost to ship a set of wheels over. Probably more than the wheels are worth. Well, just for fun I'll find out.