501Paratrooper

I finally got my hands on one! Now I'll have to dye it unless someone wants to trade me a black for this blue one.

RetroRanger

That looks like a nice one paratrooper, too bad you can't use the blue.


Btw I recieved my package the other day thanks !!!

MDchanic

How deep is that wheel, from the edge of the column to the far side of the wheel?

- Eric

501Paratrooper

I'll dye it black that SEM stuff works really good, glad you got em.
Eric do you want the measurement from where it meets the column to the top of the center cap or to the top of the outer grip portion? I just took it apart to clean clean clean.

MDchanic

To the top of the outer grip portion.

I kind of like it, and want to know whether to keep my eyes open for one for my car.

Thanks,

- Eric

501Paratrooper

3 3/4

MDchanic

Thanks!

Same as my stock wheel.

I had wanted to use a wheel I saved from a '68 I junked years ago, but it was too deep - would have stuck into my gut.

I'll watch got one of those - they're sharp.

- Eric

501Paratrooper

So I have delved into the Vinyl dye realm I think it came out pretty good. SEM stuff works pretty good I used Dawn dish soap, Marine clean, SEM Soap, Wax and grease remover then SEM Vinyl Prep. One thing about old soldiers we can clean anything....
So to paint I used SEM Classic Coat GM Black.

The center plastic button is a bit scratched up.

Here are the BEFORE

501Paratrooper

And the AFTER
I gotta adjust the center button it's a little off center.

RetroRanger

That came out real nice Newman!!

I used the SEM landau black to do a seat cover and a console and I've been impressed w the look and durability.

If you think of it report back after using it for a while on how it holds up

501Paratrooper

Thanks will do.