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The bolts have now been welded into the small holes in the wheels and the backs sanded smooth.
The first of the spinner towers and wheels sprayed a flat silver and the Campagnolo sticker fitted. Just need a coat of satin lacquer over them.
3 more to go then get some tyres for them.
I originally thought I'd have them blasted and powder coated but to keep costs down, stick with my 'old race car' plan and mindful of my wife's words "don't build another show car because you won't use it much if you do", paint will be fine.
Very nice Bob, Iv'e got my spinners on order, due to arrive any day now and a fixing method I have devised once I had slept on it, like you suggested, however I have a front wheel issue in terms of height availability from centre of wheel to bottom spring mounting plate, the only way I can think of clearing it is by having a 2" spacer but this would not be an ideal solution. Of course to fit a high walled tyre on 235/65/17. Any other suggestions welcome...... there seems to be around 5-10mm of space between it and the tread of the tyre.....
Updated - Ok, after extensive research on the web for around 1/2 hour it looks like coil overs are needed and they have a smaller spring to allow larger wheel/tyre combos, however will drop the front by 20mm (TA Technix), I dont want it dropped any though :-(
Thanks for your comments gents. You're right Geoff, it's the best colour and by coincidence, the same colour as yours!
The wheels have been a big step forward in loosing the modern look. !7" wheels may still not suit everybody but that's the beauty of these cars, they are all being built differently.
My neighbours barely notice my cars as I've owned a variety of weird stuff over the years and this one is very tame in comparison to some.
Very nice to see the wheels on, I know the effort you have gone to on getting them how you want them I like the chrome spinners they certainly do help give it the 'older' style look.
It's had a full Spax adjustable lowering kit with new springs & shock absorbers. It sits about 40-50mm lower.
It does need care over some speed humps but is generally fine.
Perfect frickin timing. This happened 20 minutes ago. One of those speed humps that sits in the middle of the road rather than going right across. 30mph and bent the exhaust backwards so much it is behind the tyre!
I'm just back from a long weekend at the Hot Rod Supernationals at Old Warden in Bedfordshire. A fantastic weekend of lovely weather, lovely cars and great company.
Dust was the main issue for those who like to polish but I loved the grubby look so left it on. The reception the car got was amazing. I wasn't sure if hot rodders would poo-poo it but I lost count of the number of times I got stopped and asked about it.
I'd also removed the flash lines and roughly cut out the wing vents last week.
Looking good Bob, nice to see you out and about enjoying your car. Event looks to be well attended - I'll have to make the effort to go next year.
The event was heaving with probably over 1000 hot rods, customs and classic American cars. Well worth the trip.
One thing I did notice when I got home was that the inside of the boot was very hot (my wife was unimpressed to say the least with my hot dirty socks!) I'll look into either a heat shield on the exhaust or making a vent in the rear panel to dissipate the heat.
Did nothing on the car this weekend apart from stuff it full of camping gear for a weekend trip to the Street Rod nationals in Ipswich.
The car performed as well as ever, with different days where the air con and the wipers/demisters were needed.
We got 12 club cars in a row on the showfield to show our eclectic mix. Everything from American classics and hot rods, slingshot dragster to VW, and a Waynes World replica to a Fiat 600.
I put a little notice in my window to save answering all the questions. It worked as I'm told the sign was often photographed.
Hi Bob, car looks great in that line up, looks like you might have dodged the rain also! Is that a Chevette I see a white one? I learnt to drive in one of those ha ha. Showing my age.
The Chevette, a very rare 2 door saloon, belongs to Jack, one of our younger club members. He's the son of Keith who has the green/silver '32 coupe (amongst other things) so he's been brought up right.
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Dry Friday, hot Saturday, dull but a good walking about temperature on Sunday but horrible for packing up tents and the trip home on Monday. So all in the right order really.
This is Pete's car. Collected last week and his first chance for a little ride. It's Supercharged jaguar powered…and very loud.
Normally he just drives this much more sensible old Morris 14.
Hi Bob, car looks great in that line up, looks like you might have dodged the rain also! Is that a Chevette I see a white one? I learnt to drive in one of those ha ha. Showing my age.
Looks like fun, shame I was getting all hot and bothered in the blazing sunshine in Zante over the weekend or I'd have gone myself.
The white car does look like a Chevette, I remember those although most of my mates had Vivas and VX 4/90's.
I took my test in one of these -
In fact that's my examiner having a word with me after the 'reversing round the corner' manoeuvre...
I like the chrome spinners they certainly do help give it the 'older' style look. 
