Mag wheel restoration

[Verne_Frantz]

I have some old 15x7 Tenzalloy (high strength aluminum alloy) mags. One was curbed and has a noticable bend for a few inches of it's outer rim. Is there anyone in the resto business who is recommended to straighten the rim without breaking it? After straightening, I plan to have them put on a large lathe for final trueing (also to remove some road rash scuffs).

Thanks, Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[StriperSS]

I had a billet wheel that had a bent rim, and after searching for a awhile, shipped it to Panther Machine in Surrey, B.C.
They did an awesome job of saving it.
There must be someone in your neck of the woods that can do a good job for you.

[Verne_Frantz]

I heard that there were outfits that do that on new rims. They use a roller with ever increasing pressure. But they won't touch old rims; they just do insurance work... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Verne

[Bergerz28]

If you can send me a picture of the rim I can let you know if I can fix it, I just finished a set of 1966 covette knock-offs,they had some scratches and gouges I tig welded the damages,lathed them and preped and painted them for a Bloomington/NCRS car, thanks Thomas.

[Verne_Frantz]

I'll take some photos later today and they will be on their way to you..Thanks!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifVerne

[Verne_Frantz]

Photos have been sent to your email address via your shop web site.
Here's a sample
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/weldedareabend.jpg

[Bergerz28]

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[Bergerz28]

No problem to fix,you may call me at my shop for info 914-948-9301 thanks,Thomas