Hubcap Restore
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
Hubcap Restore
My original 63 hubcaps were in driver shape, but needed a number of dings/dents removed and a good polishing. Paragon returned them stating they couldn't do it because GM coated them with something.
Another NCRS member (Tracy Crisler) saw my plight and came to the rescue. Tracy also sells completed sets (63's) and is reasonably priced for resto work. He can be contacted at:
Tracy Crisler / crisler@wheatstate.com
That's the great part of this hobby. The people you meet and the help everyone gives each other. That's why I'm addicted to this forum. It's better than any tech support from a vendor.
Before:
After (Just need new spinners and polish the trim bars:
Another NCRS member (Tracy Crisler) saw my plight and came to the rescue. Tracy also sells completed sets (63's) and is reasonably priced for resto work. He can be contacted at:
Tracy Crisler / crisler@wheatstate.com
That's the great part of this hobby. The people you meet and the help everyone gives each other. That's why I'm addicted to this forum. It's better than any tech support from a vendor.
Before:
After (Just need new spinners and polish the trim bars:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Severn Maryland
St. Jude Donor '05-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Re: Hubcap Restore (78Vette-SA)
Joe,
hubcaps looking good! now you got me thinking about relooking at mine and contacting Tracy - I got to quite looking at your update pix! (VBG)
hubcaps looking good! now you got me thinking about relooking at mine and contacting Tracy - I got to quite looking at your update pix! (VBG)
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
Re: Hubcap Restore (John65,80)
Thanks guys. All but a few of the trim bars are in great shape so I'll only replace a couple, but I do need new spinners. When put back together and with a coat of wax, these babies will blind ya.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Taylor Michigan
Set of 63 Hubcaps
I have a perfect set of 63 hubcaps removed in 1963 from my 63 if someone is interested. It`s one of a few things I have left from the car.
Wally Knoch
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Wally Knoch
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From: Mt. Prospect Il
Re: Hubcap Restore (paul67)
Those wheel covers look great! Did you have to clean up your steel wheels too? Mine have a little rust showing on the lip where the wheel meets the tire. What is the best way to restore the wheels? :thumbs:
