Stockton Wheel no more

[Tman]

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Stockton wheel owner died

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Sorry to make this my first post, I'll post a legit intro asap, but I thought this was very important to lots of members.
I live in Stockton, Ca and Frank Mauro Jr's death was reported in the paper today (Stockton Record).

I used to work next door, father in law still does, and I guess Frank committed suicide yesterday. He had also stopped all shipping going in or out, and let on to his employees that buisness was shutting down, earlier in the week.

Besides all the unhappy customers, myself included, it's still very sad news for his family, friends, and employees.

I just figured that anybody with orders/deposits would need to know.

-Bert

[dick elliott]

Do you know what happen to a wheel co out on the left coast named "Wheels of Steel" or something close to that. Thanks.

[Tman]

Do you know what happen to a wheel co out on the left coast named "Wheels of Steel" or something close to that. Thanks.

I rememebr the ads int he back of magazines. No idea on the company

[Worlds Fastest Comanche]

I was going to order some wheels from them about 3 weeks ago, price was pretty high, but the wheels were a little special.    Sorry to see them go.    If you an alternative supplier, i would recommend Marsh Racing wheels  (MRW)  or Diamond Wheels out of Milwaukee.

[McRat]

I was going to order some wheels from them about 3 weeks ago, price was pretty high, but the wheels were a little special.    Sorry to see them go.    If you an alternitive supplier, i would recommend Marsh Racing wheels  (MRW)  or Diamond Wheels out of Milwaukee.

Sad to hear Stockton Wheel is gone, and RIP Mr. Mauro.

We had to have special wheels made for our truck, and we went to Marsh Racing Wheels, and I'm very happy with the quality, price, and delivery.  It's impossible to find LSR wheels for 8-lug trucks, but MRW came through for us.  A+.

[wheelrdealer]

I had great service from The Wheelsmith. Charles Venerable recommended them to me. I called on a Monday 3/28 told him I was trying to get to Maxton on 4/2. My wheels arrived 3/30 unpainted on Wednesday. Welded 360 degrees with Dzus tabs.  http://www.thewheelsmith.net/ Wheels were about $70 each. These are good guys and very helpful.

Bill

[Milwaukee Midget]

If you an alternative supplier, i would recommend Marsh Racing wheels  (MRW)  or Diamond Wheels out of Milwaukee.

Diamond makes a great LSR wheel - my only complaint was it took a lot of weight to get 'em balanced - but if you go with Diamond, ORDER THEM RIGHT NOW.  It was 4 months before I had them in my hands, and I live here, and picked 'em up at the shop.  Bill does a ton of stock car work, and I guarantee you he's arse-over-teakettle in orders.

4 months from today is August 8 - that will give you a week of wiggle time for B'ville.

[4-barrel Mike]

I had great service from The Wheelsmith. Charles Venerable recommended them to me. I called on a Monday 3/28 told him I was trying to get to Maxton on 4/2. My wheels arrived 3/30 unpainted on Wednesday. Welded 360 degrees with Dzus tabs.  http://www.thewheelsmith.net/ Wheels were about $70 each. These are good guys and very helpful.

Bill

I'm not sure that's right???

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venerable



Mike

[Stan Back]

Good ol' Charles . . .

[wheelrdealer]

Sorry Charles...I butchered your last name Venable.

Mike thanks for the heads up.

[Tman]

I have had good luck with Jason at Early Wheel/Bear Metal Customs. Ordering a couple wheels and parts soon from him.

[Cajun Kid]

Sorry Charles...I butchered your last name Venable.

Mike thanks for the heads up.

No problem Bill,,, glad Mike was looking out for me..

But yes, Bob Sage at The WheelSmith is a great guy,,, his turn around time is great..

Charles

[55chevr]

At least it is not Charles "Vulnerable"

[oldracer19]

Mike Cook made mine. Did a great job.

[manta22]

I'm using Bassett racing wheels, their stock sizes are inexpensive and they are available in a wire range of widths, backspacing, and hole patterns. Mine shipped in less than two weeks.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ