Western Auto, Sand Blaster, Jackman Wheels OH MY!

[Michael Cohen]

Hello my fellow Vintage Amigos! I saw this on CL and thought it could be of use to many of you, especially Norm Francis!

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/4889018747.html

Classic Vintage Off-Road 4EVER!

Mike

 

[jsallenbach]

Call dibs on that yokohama super digger with the Edwards diggers recap. Best tire compound/tread pattern from back in the day. go with the other one I have.

 

[Michael Cohen]

No kidding! Bill Varnes of Mirage Racing, and I were just talking about that tread pattern the other day. When he restored his 1-1600 a few years ago, he actually found a new set of Edwards tires!

He is just finishing up the twin to the desert car in the following link. It is the short course version of the same car that won numerous MTEG and short course races in 1600!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa153/camo_p4x4/Mirage/78b76592.jpg

 

[jsallenbach]

Duane Edwards was one sharp guy when it came to tires. Started back in the 40s at ascot and all the dirt tracks around California.


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[Retro Francis]

Mike, thats a killer find. thanks

 

[NORRA129]

Nice find! We already have a nice set of Sand Blasters. We would love to have the Sand Blasters on the car in Ensenada for contingency but we don't have room for tires that can't be raced.

 

[West Coast Mags]

I am the one with the vintage tires in the link to the add. I will be bringing all of the vintage sandblasters and rims from my post above to the Curt Leduc swap meet this weekend. Come out and buy them!

 

[Michael Cohen]

Mirage Racing Products will be selling lots of goodies at the Curt Leduc Offroad Swapmeet this weekend. Stop by, say Hi, and take advantage of some smoking deals on Fox Shocks, Coilover Springs, BFG 37" & 39" Tires, 9" Ring & Pinions, Mastercraft Seats, CNC Calipers, Porsche Stainless Steel Flat 6 Exhaust System, Jackman Aluminum & Steel Wheels, Open Race Car Trailer and MORE...

 

[Sandscorcher]

Love them...

 

[bajaherbie]

Love them...

did you ever find a set of wheels and tires for your build?

 

[Sandscorcher]

Hi!

Wow...so long time...

Anyway...

I found :

-2x Sand Blaster JR in very good shape ( I posted here a way ago...)
-2x Sand Blaster 915 in good shape ( I posted here a way ago...)
-3x Sand Blaster 913 NOS ( I posted here a way ago...)

-2x Centerline bubble wheels (front)
-1x Centerline deep dish (rear) 7” wide (3” back spacing)...I need another one...
-2x Jackman star wheels 6” wide in white(sandblasted and repaint) but with not the best back spacing...They would fit better in the front I guess...

Cheers

 

[Rory]

 

[sporkwerks]

TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - Jackman Streaker BTR CMS wheels

Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile

www.thesamba.com

 

[Sandscorcher]

Hi Rory!

How are you?

Nice pic...

What about your t-shirt?

It has been passing a lot since I was here last time...

Any new project?

Cheers

 

[Sandscorcher]

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TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - Jackman Streaker BTR CMS wheels

Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile

www.thesamba.com

Hi!

Thanks for the link...

But I’m only searching for a 13” Centerline wheel 7” wide ...with same back spacing of the one I already own...

I always have an ad on thesamba about this...


Cheers

 

[sporkwerks]

Hi!

Thanks for the link...

But I’m only searching for a 13” Centerline wheel 7” wide ...with same back spacing of the one I already own...

I always have an ad on thesamba about this...


Cheers

i will keep my eyes open.

 

[yachtman]

I think I have one

 

[brucep]

To bad Coker tire isn't reproducing those.

 

[West Coast Mags]

Vintage Sandblaster Jr Old Stock Buggy Bug tires NORRA Baja. I have this set for sale. Sold my 1972 Funco a few years ago and just dug these out of storage

 

[Sandscorcher]

Hi there!

Referring to this pic posted by Rory...one years ago

Are you able to see a slightly difference between the two Centerline wheels...?
Honestly I’ve only seen twice the shape of the left wheel...opposite to the right one.

Actually all the vintage wide 5 Centerline wheels I came across in particular the rear ones had the inner shape of the right one here in the pic( also the one I own ).

I don’t know the actual word in english...but the inside “step” of the right wheel is smaller than the one of the left wheel...

The one of the left wheel actually is wider/deeper than it...

I highlighted in green this... just to let you understand what I mean...



Anyway...what do you think about it?



Are both genuine centerline wheels or the one on the left side is a good look alike one?



The one on the right side I’m pretty sure is genuine...



Thanks in advance...



Cheers