Author Topic: Phil Schmidt PS Engineering  (Read 533 times)

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Phil Schmidt PS Engineering
« on: February 13, 2024, 11:02:21 PM »
Intellectual curiosity drives me to the question does anyone know what happened to Mr. Schmidt?  Would be nice to get a set of his now defunct torque thrust rims.  It is unfortunate he is not in business anymore.  Retired I guess?
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Engine revving to disturb
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Re: Phil Schmidt PS Engineering
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2024, 09:19:44 AM »
I was told he is operating as Wheel Smith in Corona, CA
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Re: Phil Schmidt PS Engineering
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2024, 12:17:49 PM »
« Last Edit: February 14, 2024, 02:54:41 PM by 98SVT - was 06GT »
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Re: Phil Schmidt PS Engineering
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2024, 07:05:17 PM »
I too have heard Phil retired. It’s my understanding that Vintage Wheel Works bought out his business. Also heard that the molds to highly desirable TA wheels for casting were broken (either accidentally or intentionally is unknown).
Vintage Engineering out of Redwood City in California does an identical wheel to the TA wheel in magnesium. Unfortunately not in an aluminum alloy.

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Re: Phil Schmidt PS Engineering
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2024, 05:39:39 AM »
You might be able to find what you're looking for here:

https://vintagewheelsus.com/

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Re: Phil Schmidt PS Engineering
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2024, 12:56:00 PM »
Thanks Roy, I have checked them out.  Friend is considering the minilites.  I inquired as to the best size.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"