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TheNextBestThing



Joined: 26 Sep 2007
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Location: Atlanta, GA


PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:23 pm    Post subject: Steel Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Hi, new to the club and Forum.

I am totally restoring my 1973 Type 181. See the pics at www.allaroundrestos.com.

I have just turned my attention to the wheels, which are the special 14" non-vented ones, different from vans, etc.

I have a good powdercoater lined up, but before I do that, I feel that I need to have the wheels straightened/trued, especilly since the other Thing I used to have experienced vibration/balance problems because of out-of-round wheels.

Does anyone know of reputable place that will straighten/true these old wide-5 type wheels? I know of one place in Chamblee, but they think a lot (I mean A LOT!) of their services, making me think twice about doing this.

Many thanks!
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Clyde



Joined: 03 Jun 2006
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Location: Athens


PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Most machine shops will do it, but it will be pricey. About $45-$60 per hour. They'll need a brake drum to use as a fixtue in a lathe. You'd be doing good to get it done for less than $150.00

I remember a magazine article that spotlighted a shop in Ca. that did it, but it wouldn't help matters to pay shipping on 4 or 5 wheels that far away.

If there's a used tire store near you (they're usually pretty slow on business) they could put your wheels on a spin balancer while you eyeball them to check for truness (at a slow speed if available). A cheap way to inspect them, but they won't staighten them for you.

We met at Joey's show, loved your 356 oil filter stein!
Good luck!
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Bob F



Joined: 16 Jun 2006
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might try inquiring at The Samba websited. www.thesamba.com Click on "Classifieds" click on "forums" and click on "Thing" and post your question. There is a world wide information about Things available to you.
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71_georgia_beetle



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

IAS in Forest Park are great and reasonable.

http://www.iasbugshop.com


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