Mirek, whatever works for you. I've been using the wood since I installed
my new wheels and knockoffs in 1990, and I've never had a problem with
knockoffs loosening or wheels coming off. My knockoffs are also still
pristine, and so is the hammer.
When you get a new paint job, are you also anxious to get out and start
collecting the "patina" of stone chips and scratches?
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
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From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:16 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening
I differ about interjecting any material between the ears of the knockoff
and Thor's best brass. I like the look of a slightly flattened knockoff
ear - part of the patina of an old British sports car and a sign that the
tool provided has been used as the maker intended. My 60 BT7 sports all 4
original knock-offs and the ears are flattened from years of hammering and
the brass is showing through the chrome. For that matter the hammer is also
from the original tool kit and also still functions fine. I do not think
such wear detracts from the car at all. Moreover, the direct hit from the
hammer has to be more effective than with a bit of wood put in between,
which surely absorbs energy.
Out of curiosity, concours judges, would such natural wear on the knock-offs
count "for" or "against" when it comes to points?
cheers,
Mirek
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