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Steel wheel teaser...They're on!!!

Started by Just 6T9 CHGR, September 04, 2011, 12:40:13 PM

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Just 6T9 CHGR

September 04, 2011, 12:40:13 PM
Getting close....   :2thumbs:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Rolling_Thunder

#1
September 04, 2011, 01:37:28 PM
 :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

bill440rt

#2
September 04, 2011, 03:56:20 PM
Ha! Quick on the draw, Chris!  :2thumbs: :cheers:
Let's back up a few, I've got some progress pics for ya.

These wheels come black powdercoat. Let's just say the powdercoat finish is less than ideal. Peeling was observed already in a few areas, even some rust spots right out of the box.
Any trouble spots were taken care of. The fronts were sanded by hand with 220 grit & primed with PPG DP epoxy primer. The backsides were then painted with Eastwood's Underhood Black.

The DP primer was allowed to cure, then scuff sanded again. Paint is 2-stage Dupont Chromabase.
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

bill440rt

#3
September 04, 2011, 04:00:24 PM
The wheels were given 3 coats of base, then two coats of clear. The clear used was DuPont Chromaclear 7776S Snap Dry Clearcoat. I've never sprayed it before, but it's AWESOME stuff! 3-5 minute flash dry time in between coats, dust free in 8-10 minutes. Cure time air dry in 2hrs. Perfect clear for painting small parts, even outside.

Brought the wheels inside after a few hours, they're ready to go!
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

bsakal

#4
September 04, 2011, 04:03:54 PM
Nice work Bill! And it was good to meet you yesterday!
69 Charger SE - 66 Chrysler Newport 383

bill440rt

#5
September 04, 2011, 04:18:04 PM
Quote from: bsakal on September 04, 2011, 04:03:54 PM
Nice work Bill! And it was good to meet you yesterday!


Nice meeting you, too!  :cheers:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

TexasStroker

#6
September 04, 2011, 04:44:19 PM
Looking forward to seeing them installed...
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tan top

#7
September 04, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
good work  ,  look real nice     :drool5: :drool5:   :yesnod:   looking forward to seeing them on the car  :yesnod: :popcrn: 

hmmmm   can't decide !  if to paint mine body color now  :think:  
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Just 6T9 CHGR

#8
September 04, 2011, 08:41:17 PM
Quote from: tan top on September 04, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
good work  ,  look real nice     :drool5: :drool5:   :yesnod:   looking forward to seeing them on the car  :yesnod: :popcrn:

hmmmm   can't decide !  if to paint mine body color now  :think: 

Body color all the way!   I am stoked to get these things on!   Im hoping when I get the tires mounted they dont chip the wheels :slap:

Also hopefully YO or Mike from BE/A will take care of my one bastard dog dish I have....  ;)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

tan top

#9
September 05, 2011, 03:29:11 AM
Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on September 04, 2011, 08:41:17 PM
Quote from: tan top on September 04, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
good work  ,  look real nice     :drool5: :drool5:   :yesnod:   looking forward to seeing them on the car  :yesnod: :popcrn:

hmmmm   can't decide !  if to paint mine body color now  :think:  

Body color all the way!   I am stoked to get these things on!   Im hoping when I get the tires mounted they dont chip the wheels :slap:

Also hopefully YO or Mike from BE/A will take care of my one bastard dog dish I have....  ;)

  yeah i'm leaning to body color again  now , but like the look of black also !!
wonder what the deal is with the thinner fratzog ?? thats the trouble with painted wheels !!  got the balance weights put  on the back side for the very reason even on my black wheels !! & i mentioned in my hupcap thread , thinking of a way to pop the cap off with out scratching , gouging the wheel ! as they are on there pretty damn tight ! ok i'm waffling on a bit now  ::)!!
fingers crossed they sort the rouge cap Chris ! , let us know what happens
:cheers:
:popcrn:
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Just 6T9 CHGR

#10
September 05, 2011, 07:03:50 AM
I just bought one of these...hopefully it makes removal cleaner/easier...

Chris' '69 Charger R/T

bsakal

#11
September 05, 2011, 09:05:05 AM
Put a towel behind the tool and wrap tape around the "hook" end, and you should be ok.
69 Charger SE - 66 Chrysler Newport 383

DC_1

#12
September 05, 2011, 09:14:43 AM
Are you not having a tire store mount these? If you are they should be use to mounting alloy and painted wheels and have a non-marring mounting machine. If you are doing it yourself I can tell you what I use to do when mounting tires to the painted rims on my BMW motorcycle. I would cut the fingers out of a pair of heavy work gloves ( welding gloves) and put the cut off fingers on the end of my breaker bars to keep from scratching the paint. Used lots of dish soap and it worked like a charm.  :2thumbs:

Just 6T9 CHGR

#13
September 05, 2011, 09:48:20 AM
More then likely a high end wheel shop will mount them.  My friend who owns a shop (that dismounted the tires off my old rims) has a wheel clamp machine but doesnt have the plastic insert for the bead roller on top....at least he doesnt yet.  If he doesnt feel confident about being able to mount the tires without damaging the rims Ill take it to the custom wheel shop (and get raped in the process...)
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Just 6T9 CHGR

#14
September 05, 2011, 12:43:16 PM
cap on  :cheers:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Rolling_Thunder

#15
September 05, 2011, 02:08:03 PM
puuurrrdddddy         :cheers:
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2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Ryan

#16
September 05, 2011, 06:33:50 PM
Very nice.
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bill440rt

#17
September 05, 2011, 08:30:56 PM
Hey, well whaddya know?? They DO look good!!  :drool5: :cheers:
Keep me posted how you make out tomorrow, Chris!  :2thumbs:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

Charger-Bodie

#18
September 05, 2011, 08:44:05 PM
Just an FYI. I always let them dry for a week before mounting tires. Just to be safe. I also put a daub of grease on the nubs of the wheel so the caps go on and off easier. A slide hammer used just pull works great to remove the caps.
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tan top

#19
September 06, 2011, 03:38:20 AM
Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on September 05, 2011, 07:03:50 AM
I just bought one of these...hopefully it makes removal cleaner/easier...



oh yeah i remamber them tools now !!  not seen one for years & forgot all about them :cheers:

Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on September 05, 2011, 12:43:16 PM
cap on  :cheers:

:scope:   nice  :yesnod:
 
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 05, 2011, 08:44:05 PM
Just an FYI. I always let them dry for a week before mounting tires. Just to be safe. I also put a daub of grease on the nubs of the wheel so the caps go on and off easier. A slide hammer used just pull works great to remove the caps.

 yes of course slide hammer , good thinking  :2thumbs: was looking at the flat L shaped end attachment too a while back ! was thinking of making something , never put two & two togeather  :coolgleamA:
good idea  :cheers: :2thumbs:
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doctor4766

#20
September 06, 2011, 03:59:04 AM
Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on September 05, 2011, 12:43:16 PM
cap on  :cheers:
Fark, how good does that look!!!! (?)
Gotta love a '69

Just 6T9 CHGR

#21
September 06, 2011, 05:35:18 AM
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on September 05, 2011, 08:44:05 PM
Just an FYI. I always let them dry for a week before mounting tires. Just to be safe. I also put a daub of grease on the nubs of the wheel so the caps go on and off easier. A slide hammer used just pull works great to remove the caps.

I dont know if I can wait that long!!!  Might not be able to get them mounted till Thurs or Fri of this week anyway :(

Good tip with the grease...Ill utilize that one.

For shitz & gigglez I ordered up these as well....no real prying necessary with these....just hook & pull (hopefully)

Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Just 6T9 CHGR

#22
September 09, 2011, 06:44:40 PM
Got the rims mounted up this evening....havent taken the car out to get the full effect yet but daum....!!!! :o

Changes the whole look of the car.  That crappy bastard aluminum cap I got wont even stay on the rim!!   Gonna have to drive to the show minus 1 cap for the ride & put it on at the show.  hopefully YO ships out the new caps soon.

More & better pics to follow....
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

69 OUR/TEA

#23
September 09, 2011, 07:22:44 PM
Wow,looks really nice Chris !!! :2thumbs: Everything go good mounting them I geuss ?

Just 6T9 CHGR

#24
September 09, 2011, 08:08:31 PM
Quote from: 69 OUR/TEA on September 09, 2011, 07:22:44 PM
Wow,looks really nice Chris !!! :2thumbs: Everything go good mounting them I geuss ?

Not too bad.....a little scraping on the edge of 1 rim.   When the tire was mounted it covered it up for the most part....a small amt of touch up paint & all is well :thumbs:
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