repop Tuff wheels? - Moparts Forums

Register Log In Moparts Forums Moparts Restoration & A12 Forum repop Tuff wheels?

Print Thread

Page 2 of 2

1

2

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: anlauto] #307183 05/09/09 11:56 AM 05/09/09 11:56 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,076 Renton, Wa. C Classof70Chally super gas
Classof70Chally super gas C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,076 Renton, Wa.	I'm thinking about replacing mine as well due to wear. Mine is leather wrapped. Did they come from the factory with the leather or is this something that was done later?

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: Classof70Chally] #307184 05/09/09 12:08 PM 05/09/09 12:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,947 Edmonton , Alberta , Canada stwheels top fuel
stwheels top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,947 Edmonton , Alberta , Canada	Quote: I'm thinking about replacing mine as well due to wear. Mine is leather wrapped. Did they come from the factory with the leather or is this something that was done later? Hi Steve, they never came from the factory with a leather wrap. It was done later in it's life. Doug Lepak

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: stwheels] #307185 05/09/09 12:32 PM 05/09/09 12:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,912 Anchorage, Alaska Iceman01 OP Challenged
Iceman01 OP Challenged Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,912 Anchorage, Alaska	The ebay link above for Dale's is a Grant wheel -- the one you DON'T want. The two listed on Dale's website for $189 are their own specific version they had made. One has satin spokes, the other chrome. These are the wheels that are supposedly the nicest original looking ones. Correct size too. They come with the horn adapter ring and center cap. After talking with them, I feel comfortable it will be exactly what I need for a good install. Should be here early next week. I'll post pics. FYI -- a leather wrapped version is made and sold by the BE&A and PG Classics team. Looks good from the pics, but I haven't spoken to anyone with eyes on the target. Anyone installed one? Until total honesty is on the table, we're not even talking about reality...

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: anlauto] #307186 05/09/09 12:45 PM 05/09/09 12:45 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 658 WOODGRAINWHEELS.COM Indiana plumbeeper mopar
plumbeeper mopar Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 658 WOODGRAINWHEELS.COM Indiana	Quote: Quote: Quote: Just went to Dale's website and it lists 2 different Tuff Wheels for $179.55 each, not $89. I too would like to put one in my 71 Charger to replace the stock wheel, which has three horn pads. What will I need to purchase in addition to the Tuff wheel to make a smooth install? If you get the one Alan posted (Dales Cuda Shop ebay) then you will need a steering column adapter like this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-71-72-...sQ5fAccessories And a horn switch with the adapter on it for the center cap which Dales Cuda Shop also has... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-TUF...sQ5fAccessories That's it, you're ready to roll. Dave He said he was putting it in a 70 E Body in which case he does not need the adaptor and the horn button from his factory wheel should work, if not one from a 72-74 E Body will work. Read what I quoted Alan...He's talking about a 71 Charger which is a B-body and will require the adapter. He will not be able to use anything from his old steering wheel. Dave Dave

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: stwheels] #307187 05/09/09 02:41 PM 05/09/09 02:41 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,076 Renton, Wa. C Classof70Chally super gas
Classof70Chally super gas C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,076 Renton, Wa.	Quote: Quote: I'm thinking about replacing mine as well due to wear. Mine is leather wrapped. Did they come from the factory with the leather or is this something that was done later? Hi Steve, they never came from the factory with a leather wrap. It was done later in it's life. Thanks for the info. I had heard conflicting opinions about that. I kinda like the leather wrap and can't imagine the vinyl/foam holding up to well under heavy use. Maybe I'm wrong about that.

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: Classof70Chally] #307188 05/09/09 02:58 PM 05/09/09 02:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,855 Georgetown Ontario Canada anlauto I Live Here
anlauto I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,855 Georgetown Ontario Canada	Oops...my bad...I didn't read your quote I was thinking of the original poster... *CHECK OUT MY NEW WEB SITE !*

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: Classof70Chally] #307189 05/15/09 11:04 PM 05/15/09 11:04 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 144 capac michigan M MCB Restorations member
MCB Restorations member M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 144 capac michigan	There's nothing like an original that's been professionally wrapped like the one's we do at MCB / tuffwheelrestion www.tuffwheelrestoration.com Stainless Steel and Aluminum trim restoration by MCB Restorations. We offer show quality trim restoration for all brands but specialize in Mopar. See our website for other examples www.mcbrestorations.com or give us a call at (810) 395-7162

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: MCB Restorations] #307190 05/16/09 08:15 PM 05/16/09 08:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,146 Hunt Valley, Maryland 1fastrunner top fuel
1fastrunner top fuel Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,146 Hunt Valley, Maryland	I looked quick, but I didn't see anything for a 1971 b body. Do I look too quick? Jim

Re: repop Tuff wheels? [Re: MCB Restorations] #307191 05/16/09 08:52 PM 05/16/09 08:52 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: There's nothing like an original that's been professionally wrapped like the one's we do at MCB / tuffwheelrestion www.tuffwheelrestoration.com You have done two of them for me and I am very happy with them. You may remember one of them that had that sprial indentions it from someone wapping it years earlier. It came out great. Thanks

Page 2 of 2

1

2

Moderated by Al_Alguire, Hotwheelsjr, moparts, not_a_charger, RangerDan440, tboomer

Hop To

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1