Paul Gilbert wrote:
>
> I have three SV alpines and none of them has a brake booster. The
> driver has a Ford 2.3 L transplant so I don't need to be original, just
> functional. I plan to make one out of the remaining two and although
> the vin numbers on the engine and body won't match I want to keep this
> one close to original. The running car with the engine transplant is
> too hard to stop to turn over to my daughter. What booster is
> recommended for this car? On the 1+1=1 project; does anyone have
> rebuildable equipment for sale?
>
> On the 1+1=1 project I have both spline and bolt on hubs. However the
> wires on the splines are PAINTED! I have never seen painted wire
> wheels! Is there chrome underneath the paint??? Can one get wire
> wheels rechromed for less than the national debt?
>
> Paul Gilbert in New Orleans
Why chrome wire wheels if you want to be original? In addition to what
Jarrid said, it's my understanding that the reason MOST wire wheels are
painted is that spokes often have to be heated in the straightening
process and this would spoil any chrome anyway!
Ron Tebo - Series I - B9000627
(REAL wire wheels and proud of them!)
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