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RustyRD · May 21, 2025, 08:35:24 PM

I used some clear I had on hand, that all is sound advice. I used Semichrome polish on those sliders.

RustyRD · June 12, 2025, 09:12:52 PM

well the time has come to tackle the wheels, new spokes and rims. So how should I finish the hubs? polished sides and mat centers, or all black?

grcamna3 · June 13, 2025, 01:32:25 AM

Quote from: RustyRD on June 12, 2025, 09:12:52 PMwell the time has come to tackle the wheels, new spokes and rims. So how should I finish the hubs? polished sides and mat centers, or all black?

All black semi-gloss ?

RustyRD · June 17, 2025, 04:40:52 AM

couple of items arrived today, front

rim and bearing set for rear hub.

grcamna3 · June 17, 2025, 04:38:07 PM

Quote from: RustyRD on June 17, 2025, 04:40:52 AMcouple of items arrived today, front

rim and bearing set for rear hub.

Russ,I've always liked how Nice those rims are;never had the $ for a set.
That rear rim w/ bearings in this picture:is that a 2.15 width ?

RustyRD · June 17, 2025, 08:34:24 PM

This is the front rim,1.85 and bearings are for rear hub. Rear rim actually arrived today, waiting on spoke set to arrive.

RustyRD · June 22, 2025, 11:38:50 AM

polish work on the front hub has began today , decent progress but I ran out of compound. Still have 50 years of imperfections to remove, however work has begun.

grcamna3 · June 22, 2025, 01:52:44 PM

Quote from: RustyRD on June 22, 2025, 11:38:50 AMpolish work on the front hub has began today , decent progress but I ran out of compound. Still have 50 years of imperfections to remove, however work has begun.

100% better

RustyRD · June 23, 2025, 09:27:42 PM

Used a different tool on it today to remove more dings

grcamna3 · June 24, 2025, 02:08:08 AM

Quote from: RustyRD on June 23, 2025, 09:27:42 PMUsed a different tool on it today to remove more dings

Polished alloy will look better than semi-gloss black.

RustyRD · June 24, 2025, 04:40:14 AM

Thank you , a little more time with the scotchbrite and the back to polish.

SoCal250 · June 24, 2025, 11:38:22 AM

Quote from: grcamna3 on June 24, 2025, 02:08:08 AMPolished alloy will look better than semi-gloss black.

Definitely! I vote for brushed finish or polished.

RustyRD · June 24, 2025, 09:58:40 PM

Thanks, I have been thinking about semi gloss black just in the center of the hub.

RustyRD · June 27, 2025, 04:39:38 PM

Well indecision has led me to just polish on the outer flange and natural in the center, took the time to assemble the hub with new bearings and repack the speedo drive. Laced up and trued the front wheel, look to start on the rear wheel this week, hopefully it will happen.

Simmons1 · June 27, 2025, 05:55:51 PM

Looking good.

Out of curiosity how long does it take you to lace and true a wheel?

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