In a message dated 1/5/02 8:05:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, MKlepp4335@cs.com
writes:
> Subj: Re: [oletrucks] Re: oletrucks-digest V2 #1511
> Date: 1/5/02 8:05:22 AM Pacific Standard Time
> From: MKlepp4335@cs.com
> To: McGillis, oletrucks@autox.team.net
>
> In a message dated 1/4/02 7:57:19 PM Central Standard Time,
McGillis@aol.com
> writes:
>
> << The full wheel covers do not stay on unless the wheel "bumps" on the
> outer rim are in good shape. >>
> Have you thought about building up (welding) then grinding your own wheel
> bumps? With a little practice on an old wheel, you could probably
duplicate
> what the factory did.
>
> Mike Klepp
> '48 3100
> Wichita Falls, TX
>
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Hi Mike, I have considered repairing the bumps and if I cannot find some good
wheels may have to do that. One of my wheels is also warped and I do not
have a spare. I still need at least two good TF wheels.
Thanks,
Dennis McGillis
1955 Cameo
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County (CA) Region
949-551-4821
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