torque thrust type wheel restoration

[camarojoe]

Yeah Tom it sure does ... I'm think I'm gonna refrain from discussing that whole deal though, as it still upsets me... if you wanna tell the story feel free.

[427TJ]

For the record, my experience with AKH was 100% positive. I started out with original 1960s Americans that were in excellent condition and AKH went over them, checked them for cracks, etc., and did a great job. I also realize that they are old, used wheels and who knows how much abuse they may have been subjected to before I got them. They look great on the car but I would not subject them to a hard launch at the track.

[musclcar]

i thinking of getting some 15x4 ansen sprint mags from AKH are those good or should i look somewhere else

[bkhpah]

Where might them wheels get beadblasted?...BKH

[427TJ]

Most engine rebuild shops have a glass-bead blasting cabinet. As for restoring wheels yourself, try Nevr-Dull in a can (wadding) for the outer rim. It's a lot of elbow-grease but the results are immediate. Oh, and use adequate ventilation when you work with Nevr-Dull or you'll get quite a buzz. You can gently wire brush the spokes (GENTLY) to knock off any corrosion (steel wool works too) and paint them silver or ____? If the outer wheel (not the spoke area) is in good shape and needs no repair work I'd recommend skipping the cost of blasting and just clean the wheels up yourself.

As for buying the 15x4 mags, I guess it depends on what you want to do--what look you're trying to achieve. I'd assume that the price of the mags is somewhat high but AKH does nice work, in my experience anyway. Also, 4" wheels on a heavy car make decent handling a thing of the past. If you're going for the drag-race look then you're okay, just don't expect to go rat-racing up some canyon road, especially with something like a big-block Chevy up front. In my humble opinion, of course!

[camarojoe]

Tom pretty much covered the whole "experience" I had with AKH. I could give a few more details in a PM if anyone is interested, but thats the story in a nutshell... as they say, buyer beware...(or seller beware in my case!) As for where you get wheels beadblasted, I really only recommend one place... its called "The Supercar Workshop", and they have a sweet beadblast cabinet...but the day i was there it was strictly "self service"... I must say I did a terrific job though... j/k
Thanks again Brian, your generousity and hospitality is ALWAYS appriciated... ...plus i get to eat lunch with "the parrot."

[k92]

Thanks for the replies guys!!!

[Belair62]

I recommend my garage !!!

[sYc]

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I really only recommend one place... its called "The Supercar Workshop",

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You mean "The last restoration shop on earth"?

Neat slogan.

[Belair62]

Stop it...the guy is going to get a chapped butt !!!