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Wheel Refinishers, Need Resources |
seanery |
Sep 4 2003, 06:05 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Considering refinishing 16" Fuchs in the "Classic" style, need quality refinishers that won't break the bank.
Thanks, Pics of their work appreciated. -sean |
ChrisReale |
Sep 4 2003, 06:11 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Al Reed, about $75 a wheel plus shipping. He's in cali.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....threadid=125969 |
Qarl |
Sep 4 2003, 06:12 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
What he said.
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1974porsche914 |
Sep 4 2003, 06:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 19-August 03 From: Foothill Ranch, CA Member No.: 1,051 |
Al reed polished the 2.0 Fuchs on my car a few years ago.
He did an awesome job... click below to see the photo of them on my car. I think he only charged me $50 a wheel and he installed the tires. |
seanery |
Sep 4 2003, 06:37 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
OK, Al Reed it is. I just read about a million posts on the bird without a single negative.
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rezron |
Sep 5 2003, 05:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-December 02 From: Mason City, Iowa Member No.: 10 |
Hi,
Here's a pic on one of my wheels that I just got back from Al Reed. It was black anodized. Hope this helps! rezron Attached image(s) |
Joe Bob |
Sep 5 2003, 05:24 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Here's a negative....he does not have a shop down the street from MY house.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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AZ914 |
Sep 5 2003, 05:25 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Al Reed is the man... Here is a closeup of one of mine..
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redshift |
Sep 5 2003, 05:26 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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vortrex |
Sep 5 2003, 05:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
hey rezron, are those my old wheels??
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914werke |
Sep 5 2003, 05:29 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,115 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Does he "repair" wheels as well? (IE:curbing) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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BarberDave |
Sep 5 2003, 05:31 PM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
trophy:
I called Al Reed's # 1-714-632-3907, got a fax machine . Any one have another one. Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) |
AZ914 |
Sep 5 2003, 05:33 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thats the number I used a couple of months ago......
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rezron |
Sep 5 2003, 05:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-December 02 From: Mason City, Iowa Member No.: 10 |
I bought my set from a guy in SF. I think he got a couple of them from Rich Johnson.
I might be able to get Al Reed's number, but it probably won't be till Monday. rezron |
Aaron Cox |
Sep 5 2003, 05:47 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
hey rezron, how much did it cost. those are schweet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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rezron |
Sep 5 2003, 05:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-December 02 From: Mason City, Iowa Member No.: 10 |
I gave $85 apeice- but I went through Rayburn & Williams in Chicago to get the polish job. It cost another
$10 apeice to polish and handpaint the centers. rezron |
914werke |
Sep 5 2003, 05:59 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,115 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Are they clear-coated as well?
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rezron |
Sep 5 2003, 06:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-December 02 From: Mason City, Iowa Member No.: 10 |
They will clearcoat for extra $ but I chose not to. No doubt there's more polishing and upkeep, but I've heard that the "index of shine" is supposed to be a
little better without the clear. The black background on the webs would also be glossy vs. satin if cleared. Probably just a personal preference on which way to go. I'm sure they'd look good either way. rezron |
ChrisReale |
Sep 5 2003, 06:09 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Looks good is right1 I think the five lug Fuch is one of the best looking wheels out there
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vortrex |
Sep 5 2003, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
wow, nice rezron. I am the guy from SF. big difference from the way they looked!
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