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Re: [Spridgets] Will 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT wheel's fit my 62

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Will 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT wheel's fit my 62
From: David Lieb <72spridget@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:51:11 -0500
> I was just reading a couple of days ago that gently heating the arch with a
> heat gun to about 160 degrees will help to keep the paint from cracking.
> Use an infrared pyrometer so you don't overheat it.
>
> And, yes, just as Chris also said, gentle is key here.  They mentioned
> rolling the bat back and forth and not trying to bend more than a tenth of
> an inch at a time.

Larry,
Thanks for the details. I have heard of the practice, but never heard
any of the practical issues involved. Makes sense...
David L
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