Wheel restoration

69 Jim · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject: Wheel restoration

Does anyone know of a quality place where I can have some steel wheels restored?

RareAir · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject:

Sandblast & powdercoat? or Cut apart, replate & weld back together?

69 Jim · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject:

Dave · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

Used to be, about 5 yars ago, Stockton Wheel in ( where else?) Stockton, CA, did that, cut the centers out with a lathe, and then welded them back into the barrel of your choice of width.
<www.stocktonwheel.com>
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69 Jim · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject:

RareAir · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:21 pm Post subject:

Here's how Randar Wheels hooked mine up:

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RareAir · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:24 pm Post subject:

When I brought all the wheel parts to the Chrome platers, I initially had 10 outter hoops done. I have since sold 4 & have kept 5 for myself. If you need a single Chrome hoop, I still have one left available

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=429339

Bryan67 · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject:

I had Western Wheel here in Fresno do mine years ago. I actually had 4 4.5 5 lugs and had two changed to 6 inch. Wheel Vintiques here in town used to do them for Dave Orozco also. Those ones done by Randar look nice too. Chrome is sooo much nicer than silver paint.
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Rude-e · Samba Member Joined: May 31, 2006 Posts: 139

How do they re-attach the centers once they are chromed or Powder Coated?

RareAir · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

69 Jim · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the tip on Randee@Randar. I have dealt with him in the past although I didn't realize he also does restoration.

Just got off the phone and the rims will be shipped to him on Monday. That solves that issue, as anyone that has dealt with him knows he does only top quality work and cares about his customers and his name.

a.wilson · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks for starting this thread Jim!!. I got a few of those factory 'Sport-style steel wheels that go on sunbugs and late model verts that will need to have the rims replaced, but the center's are still good and was wondering who can do this or if it could be done!!... But was afraid to ask!. (Would have hated to throw these wheels away becuase of the bad rims!. These type are not getting any easier to find in good condition as the years keep going by!!)

Will check into this! Very Happy

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69 Jim · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject:

CalLookVdub · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:36 am Post subject:

How does one get in touch with Randee @ Randar wheels? the web link gives no info and I don't know his phone number.
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69 Jim · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:09 am Post subject:

RareAir · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:21 pm Post subject:

Or [email protected]


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