Am. Racing Magnesiums, anyone?

[Arne]

No relation or knowledge of the seller, just thought some one might be interested. Look like the real thing to me.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/755115169.html

[bigoak]

$400...if they're in any kind of usable shape, what a steal...

[xray]

gone...sold?

[bigoak]

I would assume...or it was a fraudulent post...almost too good to be true...

[Arne]

I'm not surprised, I didn't figure they'd last long.

[Mike B]

Yep, I got them and he then removed the listing. I am going to pick them up tomorrow.

-Mike

[Arne]

Good score, Mike. Any plans for them?

[Mike B]

Good score, Mike. Any plans for them?

I'll have to see after I get them. I am hoping they are still in good shape and not deeply pitted or anything. I know they will require alot more upkeep than aluminum wheels, but I like the look so much I couldn't pass them up and they are definately not a wheel you see every day.

-Mike

[Arne]

Here's a post with Carl's take on maintaining magnesium wheels. I think he covered it all.

http://classiczcars.com/forums/showpost.php?p=234975&postcount=7

[Mike B]

Here's a post with Carl's take on maintaining magnesium wheels. I think he covered it all.

http://classiczcars.com/forums/showpost.php?p=234975&postcount=7

Yeah, I took a look at that post before I called the guy. They sound like they are in good shape, but I won't know for sure until I see them tomorrow. I'll post some pics after I get them.

-Mike

[Carl Beck]

When you get them - post some pictures. Since the original ad is gone - I didn't see it. So I don't know what shape they are in. If the rims are not pitted too badly - you can have a good machine shop turn them down. You want to aviod allowing stress cracks from forming out of corrosion spots.

Exactly what "AM-wheels" are they? I'm going to be very upset if it was a set of LeMans wheels.. -VBG- I've been looking for one more 14x7.5 or even 14.7.... for a couple years now...

Carl B.

[Arne]

Exactly what "AM-wheels" are they? I'm going to be very upset if it was a set of LeMans wheels.. -VBG- I've been looking for one more 14x7.5 or even 14.7.... for a couple years now...

Sorry, Carl. They were LeMans. Not sure whether they were 7 or 7.5". Description said the guy had them to put on a roadster, so they were probably 7". Picture looked fairly good, but you know how pictures can be...