Super Trick advice

greg johnson · 12-17-2010, 10:48 PM

Looking to mix & match front and back halves of older wheels. Has anyone done this first-hand that could offer advice, things to do or not do that may make this a painless experience?? Basically plan to take the inside half of a set of fronts to mate to a set of rear outer halves to make a narrower, wheel with LESS offset. Thanks for any help.

Jeff Lee · 12-18-2010, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by greg johnson

Looking to mix & match front and back halves of older wheels. Has anyone done this first-hand that could offer advice, things to do or not do that may make this a painless experience?? Basically plan to take the inside half of a set of fronts to mate to a set of rear outer halves to make a narrower, wheel with LESS offset. Thanks for any help.

My first "real" race car had the proper offset on the rear after I installed my Super Tricks...backwards! And that's how I ran them!
I think you'll just unbolt them and use an aluminized silicon sealant down the middle.

Bob Pagano · 12-18-2010, 10:37 AM

Jeff is correct, clean them real good before you put them together. Put a small amt of sealer around the center than go all the way around the seam. If done right they will not leak.

Tom Goldman · 12-18-2010, 03:30 PM

The Super Tricks have a square "o" ring around the inside. but it'll probably be dried out and shrink when you take it out.
Try using a high strength sealer adheasive, not just any old silicone , an seal around the o-ring not on it . .......Mopar differential cover sealant works very well. ....Be sure to use a very small amount of antiseize on the bolt shank to prevent reaction between the steel and aluminum.
I used to make racing money polishing Super Tricks way back, make sure that you take a good look at all the holes and the inside of the bead for cracks ,since the newest wheels are still going to be at least 30 years old !
Next to Motorwheel Flys ,Tricks are still one of the best looking racing wheels out there.
Tom

jmcarter · 12-18-2010, 03:52 PM

You have plenty of good tips here; just wanted to add what Bogart told me when I did my old ones. He highly recommended acetone for cleaning.

Todd Boyer · 12-19-2010, 12:27 AM

Would new bolts be a good idea ?

Dwight Southerland · 12-19-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Boyer

Would new bolts be a good idea ?

Yes. Use grade 8, not stainless.

greg johnson · 12-19-2010, 01:29 PM

Thanks all for your tips, and advice. I knew someone "out there" would come through!!!!
These wheels are going to be used on a new "old" lightweight street toy................. it appears that it's going to be cheaper to play at home in the near future -- he he.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!!

12-17-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
greg johnson Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Super Trick advice Looking to mix & match front and back halves of older wheels. Has anyone done this first-hand that could offer advice, things to do or not do that may make this a painless experience?? Basically plan to take the inside half of a set of fronts to mate to a set of rear outer halves to make a narrower, wheel with LESS offset. Thanks for any help. __________________ Greg Johnson 3123 STK

12-18-2010, 10:37 AM	#3
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 214 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Super Trick advice Jeff is correct, clean them real good before you put them together. Put a small amt of sealer around the center than go all the way around the seam. If done right they will not leak. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

12-18-2010, 03:30 PM	#4
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,438 Likes: 787 Liked 703 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Super Trick advice The Super Tricks have a square "o" ring around the inside. but it'll probably be dried out and shrink when you take it out. Try using a high strength sealer adheasive, not just any old silicone , an seal around the o-ring not on it . .......Mopar differential cover sealant works very well. ....Be sure to use a very small amount of antiseize on the bolt shank to prevent reaction between the steel and aluminum. I used to make racing money polishing Super Tricks way back, make sure that you take a good look at all the holes and the inside of the bead for cracks ,since the newest wheels are still going to be at least 30 years old ! Next to Motorwheel Flys ,Tricks are still one of the best looking racing wheels out there. Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

12-18-2010, 03:52 PM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,153 Likes: 2,037 Liked 2,801 Times in 875 Posts	Re: Super Trick advice You have plenty of good tips here; just wanted to add what Bogart told me when I did my old ones. He highly recommended acetone for cleaning. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

12-19-2010, 12:27 AM	#6
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 560 Likes: 27 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Super Trick advice Would new bolts be a good idea ?

12-19-2010, 01:29 PM	#8
greg johnson Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Super Trick advice Thanks all for your tips, and advice. I knew someone "out there" would come through!!!! These wheels are going to be used on a new "old" lightweight street toy................. it appears that it's going to be cheaper to play at home in the near future -- he he. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!! __________________ Greg Johnson 3123 STK