[6pack] American Silvestones (vinage type)

[Glenn A. Merrell]

What does this race car look like and is it from the bona fide owner?  
There is one that was stolen a while back so it is worth asking

Richard Schnyder wrote:
> I have a chance to purchase a set of four American Silverstones (the old
> style) off a TR4 race car.
>
> Should it say "American Racing" on the back side of the wheel?
>
> With a wheel off the car, I inserted one of the lug nut washer assemblies
> provided. It seemed loose in the wheel lug nut hole.  How do you make sure the
> wheel is properly centered when you mount it on the car.  My current set of
> Superlight wheels have tapered lug nuts, with tapers in the wheel to properly
> center the wheel.
>
> I may need to purchase new lug nuts and washers, any ideas on where ?
>
> Any suggestions about crack testing?
>
> Any suggestions about restoring the looks of these wheels?
>
> Thank you
> RichardS
> 1974 TR6
>
>   

-- 
Glenn A. Merrell
Chairman, Triumph Stag Club USA (2007-2009)
The best trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, dead bugs on the windshield!