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Posted by: Edward Blume Jun 3 2017, 06:58 PM

Has anyone ever had any luck straightening or pounding out wheel caps? It's a shame Dads car's original set was pushed out in the 80's and screwed up. Does anyone restore these?


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Posted by: mepstein Jun 3 2017, 07:07 PM

Someone here wired a set that came out nice but yours look pretty beat.
Maybe a wtb for a better set.
The first set of fuchs that I sold from my car had a new (real ones) set of caps. I sold the wheels, bolts and caps for $400

Posted by: Edward Blume Jun 3 2017, 08:25 PM

I bought a repro set from 914rubber just fine - they are nice. It's just a shame the OEM ones got so wrecked and are so damn expensive if you can find them.

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 3 2017, 08:47 PM

Hey Rob (see, I remembered ) -

Good News! Porsche Classics is making them new again.

I think Jeff B. did a post where they were charging more for a set of 4, than individually, so check both. I think you can get either/both Suncoast & Sunset Porsche to give you the best prices for them, but check both.

to Dad's car!
Tom
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Posted by: Edward Blume Jun 3 2017, 09:35 PM

Thanks Tom! I'll find out.

RobW

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 4 2017, 06:15 AM

Stainless is very workable and polishable.
The pictured caps can be made to look virtually new.
Finding the right old timer ( or youngster) to do the magic is the hard part.