10" wheels

Picture of the 285-50 P7s mounted on the 10s

I made an error listed below. The full ribbed 10s were the last generation and were cast for racing. The previous smaller ribbed designs were also used for racing but most of them found there way to street cars. Sorry for the confusion---learn something new about the Pantera daily.

Kirk Evans --- AmeriSport ---

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There are apparently 3 different designs---first having rib supports that are cast to the mounting step in the wheel---rare---

This is the final racing 10 built---still rare.

new info

I now have conflicting reports on the 10s as far as mfg. dates. As I originally thought, the ribbed were earlier and I still believe this to be true. The following reply came from Mike Drew who did extensive research on the year and types. My question to him is below.

I have found 3 variations of 10" wheels. Picture one has longer support
ribs---is this earlier or later than the shorter ribbed type----do you
know? Also do you know how many of the longer ribbed type wheels were
made? I have not seen a set like this before. Thanks Mike.

>>>The long rib wheels are the earliest ones, cast in 1972 or so.
There is a date of manufacture stamped on the inside of each wheel;
there's a circle with a number in it, 72 for 1972, 84 for 1984 etc.

Outside that circle is a number of dots, 5 dots equal May, etc.

The later wheels were pressure cast (as opposed to sand cast) and are
stronger/better, they say.

Just an FYI If someone reading has additional information on wheels----PLEASE POST Thanks

Kirk

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Originally posted by Kirk Evans:
This is the final racing 10 built---still rare.

I have these full rib wheels also. I did not look for the dates as you mentioned.

I was told that the full rib (gussets) are the original GTS castings. The small ribs are a result of the molds having been broken and repaired.

The source was Gary Hall and he said yes, the originial full ribs are the rarer ones. At the time he was selling new 10" wheels for $1500 a pair and wanted $3500 for a used pair of the full ribbed.

Just trying to help here so do start yelling at me. Hall told me this info, I swear!

Doug,

I did some research on the wheels and found out the following. The first generations were sand cast and the primary problem with the ribs was in the casting process. When the tooling was lifted from the sand, you had to remove it absolutely straight up or the extended rib cavities would get damaged because of the pull draft angles were so slight. It was decided to change the draft which changed the rib size on the second generation. This did not effect the strength at any critical area and was thought to enhance the design to a closer match of the original Campy. The third generation short rib style was kept but the casting process was improved to and pressure type which is far better. As far as rarity, there are few 10 of any style out there so If you want a set, I believe it would be best to purchase anything in good shape the is available----just MHO.

Thanks for the impute Doug. Kirk



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I was told that the full rib (gussets) are the original GTS castings. The small ribs are a result of the molds having been broken and repaired.

Just trying to help here so do start yelling at me. Hall told me this info, I swear! [/QUOTE]

It makes sense to me. Aren't the latest 10's made by Techno...pasta or something or is that still Campagnolo?

Hall also told me that he bought the molds for the wheels (20 years ago or so) and was having them cast by the Shelby Wheel Co,

Seems my 10" wheels say "Technomagnesio" on them. I'd assumed that this was perhaps a 'model' of a Campy wheel, or perhaps a braggable process. Anyone want to clarify what word represents?

Thanks for all the very informative input thus far. An education to be sure.

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Originally posted by A Hudson:
Seems my 10" wheels say "Technomagnesio" on them. I'd assumed that this was perhaps a 'model' of a Campy wheel, or perhaps a braggable process. Anyone want to clarify what word represents?

I'm pretty sure that Technomagnesio was the manufacturer.

Michael

Kirk,

If someone takes the tens only, I'd be interested in the leftover eights. I have a set of sevens in great shape that I can trade if you want too. I can pick them up from you in OH. Let me know if that works for you.

Hope to see you again at the Woodward Cruise this year.

Ian

hi a real newbie around here, but am learning. On a 'stock' '72 Pantera will the 10" (rear) and 8" (front) bolt right up and function without clearance issues? I like the look of filling out the wheel wells, but wouldn't want to beat up on fresh paint, either with rubbing or flying debris? Thanks

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Originally posted by Cyboman:

I'm pretty sure that Technomagnesio was the manufacturer.

Michael

So Campy was not the only manufacturer of 10" wheels?

Red86dd,

Welcome, have you joined the local POCA Chapter Reno-Tahoe Panteras yet? We have about 25 members, and a core group of maybe 6 who get out to the local events etc. There's at least 4 other members in the Carson and Minden areas and a bunch in Reno. Drop me a PM and we could hook up sometime or I'll send you a list of our events.

In answer to your question, yes the 8" and 10" will bolt right up and should not have clearance issues with an appropriate tire size.

thanks for the warm welcome and information. I toured Larry's Pantera Parts warehouse today in Reno and got further educated for sure! Pantera's are just awesome cars!

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Originally posted by duz185:
So Campy was not the only manufacturer of 10" wheels?

Someone more knowledgeable on this will have to answer that question, I don't know for sure. I do know that Technomagnesio made the wheels for the Si.

Michael