Author Topic: 1967 Magstar Wheels Restoration  (Read 1211 times)

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1967 Magstar Wheels Restoration
« on: February 18, 2022, 09:15:29 AM »
Any recommendations on company that does restoration of original 1967 Magstar wheels?

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Re: 1967 Magstar Wheels Restoration
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2022, 09:23:56 AM »
IMO you'll get a quicker response in the 1967 Cars section.......
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Re: 1967 Magstar Wheels Restoration
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2022, 12:04:58 PM »
Paradise wheels in Cali. I believe…

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Re: 1967 Magstar Wheels Restoration
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2022, 01:24:40 PM »
Paradise Wheels have been doing them for a long time. I had three of mine done by them back in the '80's so they have a lot of experience with them.

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Re: 1967 Magstar Wheels Restoration
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2022, 01:37:43 PM »
Is there anyone willing to restore/re-chrome the original non-DOT steel chrome rims and rivet them back to the aluminum center? 

Most shops that are restoring the MagStars are using current DOT compliant chrome rims (liability reasons), which do not have the same appearance and design as the original rims.  Some are also bolting the rim to the aluminum center instead of using the rivet method as original.  A few years back, Shelby Parts and Restoration had a source that did a few for them, but that source may be gone also.

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Re: 1967 Magstar Wheels Restoration
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2022, 02:47:38 PM »
Is there anyone willing to restore/re-chrome the original non-DOT steel chrome rims and rivet them back to the aluminum center? 

Most shops that are restoring the MagStars are using current DOT compliant chrome rims (liability reasons), which do not have the same appearance and design as the original rims.  Some are also bolting the rim to the aluminum center instead of using the rivet method as original.  A few years back, Shelby Parts and Restoration had a source that did a few for them, but that source may be gone also.
Stockton Wheel may be a alternative . It is talked about in a 66 Shelby chrome wheel thread which those wheels have centers welded but maybe worth a call. If you find positive results please post.
 http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=17888.msg143730#msg143730
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby