Restoring 14 x 7 SS (AO) Wheels

[Postsedan]

Just pulled these out of the attic today...they are from circa 1982-83. Going to be restored. A complete matched set of four AO Wheels.





















Dan.

[mockingbird812]

Hey Dan,

Nice! You gonna walk us thru the process?

[MosportGreen66]

I would find that very informative as I'm sure others would as well! Please do Dan.

-Dan

[ORIGLS6]

Yep, especially the formula for the Correct Gray on the backside.

Edit:
Dan,
How about an extreme close-up shot of the Black/Charcoal on the front of one of those wheels. I'll post the same for one of mine for comparison. Let's see if it shows any indication of a 'metallic bleed' in yours.

Thx,
DC

[Postsedan]

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Hey Dan,

Nice! You gonna walk us thru the process?




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Sam,

Sure will do. However with this resto....they will recieve a modernized version. The wheels will be entirely be powercoated front, middle and back....then they will be masked and the inserts painted black.

Dan.

[Postsedan]

Separated the tires from wheels, removed the weights, documented the inside dates....and even had a helping hand.















Dan.

[JRSully]

Those are VERY early 70 SS wheel dates. Tips on paints, back side gray, Carbit Company makes a spraybomb gray that is VERY close to original and very durable. For the black insert, "Donnie" here on the site mixes a custom blend in a spraybomb that is very nice, has the perfect degree of metalflake in it and is durable, get at least 3 cans of it, it goes fast. Good luck with them

[92646]

You might want to check with Bill Rose. He just did the wheels for his El Camino and you know he did it right.
Mark Sheppard

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Yep, especially the formula for the Correct Gray on the backside.

Edit:
Dan,
How about an extreme close-up shot of the Black/Charcoal on the front of one of those wheels. I'll post the same for one of mine for comparison. Let's see if it shows any indication of a 'metallic bleed' in yours.

Thx,
DC

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I took various corner close up pics of each wheels black insert....its any ones guess if these are original paint?











Dan.

[kwhizz]

To Hell with the Wheels........Look how Mia has grown........Dan......You're getting "Old".....LOL

Ken