I own a couple of the original LAT HSC mags built by Doanne Spencer for
Rootes in 1965.
Calling them "rotten" would understate how bad mine are. Crack testing
showed so many cracks that I won't use them to drive to the market.
As Steve suggests, they sit on a shelf & wait for someone to ask to take a
look or be hauled out for a static display at a TU.
Dave Stone had a set at Monterey a few years ago on the HSC Tiger that
someone had polished to a mirror finish. They looked great.
bt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Laifman" <slaifman@socal.rr.com>
To: "David Sosna" <sosnaenergyconsulting@cox.net>
Cc: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:19 AM
Subject: [Tigers] Magnesium Wheels
> David,
>
> You are absolutely correct about the lifetime of real magnesium wheels
> (yellowish) and "MAG" wheels, which are generally aluminum. After very
> limited use they are not allowed to be used by almost all racing
> organization in the sports car world. I imagine the Indy League has
> similar, if not more stringent, rules.
>
> This has been the case for at least 20 years, or more.
>
> You can't really polish them, but you can hang them on the wall over
> your bar, like enthusiast bars/clubs do.
>
>
> Steve
>
> Steve Laifman
>
> Editor
>
> http://TigersUnited.com
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