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kcsa75 · 07-15-2011, 10:44 PM

Spent more than four hours rubbing wheels and had to take a few pix. I started looking at old photos and realized it's got a long way to go, but compared to when I brought it home last fall and I think we've come a long way.

**lolife99** · 07-15-2011, 10:50 PM

Good looking truck!

**70cst** · 07-15-2011, 10:55 PM

Looks like its turning out very nicely ...

flashed · 07-15-2011, 11:11 PM

I have those same wheels that were on a 76 Trans Am I used to own and look like your first picture.What did you use to make them look so much better ?I would like mine cleaned up for my wifes current Trans Am someday.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-15-2011, 11:15 PM

id hit em with some eagle 1 etching mag then maybe somewetsanding? then some mothers alum polish

LOOKS GOOD but I bet your arms bout to come off lol

kcsa75 · 07-15-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I have those same wheels that were on a 76 Trans Am I used to own and look like your first picture.What did you use to make them look so much better ?I would like mine cleaned up for my wifes current Trans Am someday.

First I worked them over real good with an SOS pad. Then wet sanded with 400 grit. Next, I used Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish and a Power Cone. Finally, a good coat of wax (I had Turtle Wax)

VA72C10 · 07-16-2011, 12:02 AM

Nice looking truck!!!

flashed · 07-16-2011, 12:42 AM

Thanks for the info ,I will try that when I have time .My wheels were given to me by my stepdad over 20 years ago ,he's gone now but those wheels will be in my possession til I die .He was really more of a dad to me than my real dad and I always made sure he knew that .He loved me just like his own 2 sons ,maybe better since I got to see him more as they were grown and lived a far piece away .His wheels deserve to shine again. I didnt mean to ramble on but he was very special to me and died to soon from cancer.

07-15-2011, 10:44 PM	#1
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Before and In progress Spent more than four hours rubbing wheels and had to take a few pix. I started looking at old photos and realized it's got a long way to go, but compared to when I brought it home last fall and I think we've come a long way. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

07-15-2011, 10:50 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Before and In progress Good looking truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-15-2011, 10:55 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Before and In progress Looks like its turning out very nicely ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-15-2011, 11:11 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Before and In progress I have those same wheels that were on a 76 Trans Am I used to own and look like your first picture.What did you use to make them look so much better ?I would like mine cleaned up for my wifes current Trans Am someday.

07-15-2011, 11:15 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Before and In progress id hit em with some eagle 1 etching mag then maybe somewetsanding? then some mothers alum polish LOOKS GOOD but I bet your arms bout to come off lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-16-2011, 12:02 AM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Before and In progress Nice looking truck!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-16-2011, 12:42 AM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Before and In progress Thanks for the info ,I will try that when I have time .My wheels were given to me by my stepdad over 20 years ago ,he's gone now but those wheels will be in my possession til I die .He was really more of a dad to me than my real dad and I always made sure he knew that .He loved me just like his own 2 sons ,maybe better since I got to see him more as they were grown and lived a far piece away .His wheels deserve to shine again. I didnt mean to ramble on but he was very special to me and died to soon from cancer.



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