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Old 06-28-2012, 09:32 PM
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Default Re: Restoring Original American Racing Wheels

I restored my original set of 14X7's a few years back. You can chuck them up in a lathe, but, they will chatter and the finish will be less then desirable. A bullard, another type of horizontal lathe will work better. Your best bet is still files and emery cloth while the rim is spinning either vertical or horizontal. I re-machined my center cap and lug holes on a Cincinnati vertical mill then set them to Royalton Polishing and let the master finish them. I went with a natural blasted center with a polished front and rear. With a flat head American shank lug and SST cap screws, I think the look is spot on. Also, I never-seize the center cap screws, doesn't take much for them to freeze up. Especially if they are steel!


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