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Offline mjb765

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Tuff Wheel Question
« on: April 23, 2012 - 10:23:27 PM »
I am looking at the repro tuff wheel at Flaming River. They have 2--one with a satin finish and one polished. Which is correct for the 71 Challenger?? Here is a link to the site.

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0006/c0011/FR20161

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Offline 72cudamaan

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Re: Tuff Wheel Question
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2012 - 10:44:39 PM »
Satin is the correct finish for a Tuff wheel, but I don't believe that
a Tuff wheel ever came in an e-body from the factory.  :2cents:
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Re: Tuff Wheel Question
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2012 - 10:48:30 PM »
Satin is the correct finish for a Tuff wheel, but I don't believe that
a Tuff wheel ever came in an e-body from the factory.  :2cents:

I wasn't sure about it being a factory option or not, but I like the smaller diameter of the tuff wheel....at least now I know it's satin.

Thanks for the quick reply!

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Re: Tuff Wheel Question
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2012 - 11:03:06 PM »
Nope, no Tuff Wheel ever on an e-body stock. 

But plenty of people added them later!
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Re: Tuff Wheel Question
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2012 - 09:28:14 AM »
I am looking at the repro tuff wheel at Flaming River. They have 2--one with a satin finish and one polished. Which is correct for the 71 Challenger?? Here is a link to the site.

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0006/c0011/FR20161

Thanks


Maybe check out grant wheels . Thats what mine is and much cheaper?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/MOPAR-PLYMOUTH-DODGE-3-SPOKE-TUFF-BLACK-STEERING-WHEEL-W-O-install-kit-/200746065045?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebd65dc95
Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: Tuff Wheel Question
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2012 - 09:41:47 PM »
Maybe check out grant wheels . Thats what mine is and much cheaper?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/MOPAR-PLYMOUTH-DODGE-3-SPOKE-TUFF-BLACK-STEERING-WHEEL-W-O-install-kit-/200746065045?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebd65dc95


Were the original ones 15" or 14.5" ???

My current wheel is 15.5" and I was thinking of going 1" less in diameter.......

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Tuff Wheel Question
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2012 - 09:43:37 PM »
I'm looking for a tuff wheel core. One that I can have tuff wheel restorations restore with a leather grip and yellow cross stitching
1970 Barracuda Gran Coupe, gen III project (Cone Killing Cuda)