Thanks Larry. I agree completely. Nothing against TD’s with stock VW slotted rims but I really like the wires on this model car and a true knock off is just icing on the cake in my opinion. They seem to belong there and don’t look at all like an aftermarket add on. I will do my best to keep them from getting any worse than they are and when the…[Read more]

Oil changes are pretty basic about the same as any other car.The only downside is the old chevy’s prior to 69 had a canister type oil filter,if your lucky it has been converted to a spin on filter.There is a conversion kit available and reasonably priced,If I recall JC whiteny has them pretty cheap..Tune ups are also about the same as any other…[Read more]

 Tom, Those wheels really set off the car. I know that wire wheels were not original on the TDs but  in my opinion,nothing else looks quite as good. I know they require a lot of work to keep them from rusting but they add an Old English look that I identify with the period that these cars represent.
 I checked the Moss Motors site and new ones ar…[Read more]

damn, they look good. In my eyes, rust = “patina”–adds to the authenticity.

yes, but they can’t see over the dash.vroom! vroom!

Dang! We’ll miss you man. Totally understand. Wish we could be up there helping you bail.For the rest:

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Yep, I’m not to keen on pulling the spokes. I’ll have to do the best I can with the polish bit till I can afford to replace them all together. The rims look good now from a distance but when you get up close the rusted area become very apparent and detract from the overall condition of the car. I have one of those mini balls and power cones.…[Read more]

Tom,
Read the below file on truing wire wheel before you even think about taking those beauties apart.
You might want to settle for a mini powerball and chrome polishing compound.
http://www.fbccsc.org/tech/spokewheels.pdf
The SOL (Scions of Lucas) web site lists this article about respoking wire wheels.
Respoking Wire Wheels, Special Interest…[Read more]

Hi all, Bad news with the recent flood and the role I’m playing in recovery, I will be unable to attend.  I’ve tried to keep this on my schedule. Its just not working. Sorry

That’s a great idea Paul on the paint mark. I’ll definately do it next time I take the rim off. In fact I’ll do all 4 like that in case I ever remove the knock off hub from the brake drum on any of the others.
Ed this is the best pic I have of the knock off Spoke rim. This was the day I brought Winston home from Florida. I’ll try to take a more…[Read more]

Easy there Allen! 

I love the car as is, with the blacked out grill and the gold/silver wheelsBut what do I know? It’s your car Bill…have at it.You can always go back if you don’t like the result.

Great pics Ed!And they fit behind (and under!) the wheel!

I think that the gold wheels and a gold grill would look great.

Tom– please post pics of those swingin’ knock-off spokers. Do so wish I could get me some . . . .

Step 1 IS the final finish. Its a cleaned and shiner. Spray opn and wipe till dry and shiney.

Well…bessides my wife there is…., and…., and…(all of whom I work with). And then there’s …. Ooh decvisions, decisions, decisions. 

You may find a little info with the Google. Or take it to any cruise-in.Your engine is basically the same thing Chevy put in almost every car it made from 1955 through, I think, 1998. Durable and easy to work on, and very forgiving of newbie errors such as driving the main bearings out with a screwdriver and a hammer. Also, parts are not…[Read more]

sounda like a blast! We’ll be cruisin’ the TDs up here this Saturday–hoping for nice weather. Karen and I took Bridget apple picking at Millburn Orchards on Saturday and that was a nice ride along Rt 1 (the non-busy part) but a little bit cool on the way in and just a touch rainy on the way home. Oh well, nothing a little apple pie can’t fix!We…[Read more]

what would be good to protect the finish after applying Step 1?