Alcoa Wheels

[bubblerboy64]

As long as the wheels turn out to be in good condition I should be Ok
with what I am going after. I talked to BB and the everything seems a
go. This fellow is closer so unless trouble develops I will going to
get them in a week or two. I will need longer studs but otherwise
should be a direct cross over. Thanks and if for some reason....I'll
be in touch.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC.
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >I have four firestone original oem 85 pt40 22.5X8.25 Lee
> Condosta85PT40 Holden Beach N.C
> > I've been lookin' for a while and I have a lead which might work
out.
> > Quick question. My ole 73 has the axles off a 1984 I believe. I
am
> > assuming that the wheels will fit. The alcoa's are off a BB bus.
> > Before I get into this too deep would the wheels on the pushers
be
> the
> > same as the FC's? I know I have not provided much information
but if
> > the wheels on the pushers don't fit the FC's then my hunt
continues.
> My
> > bus has 22.5 inch steel wheels. Ten bolt stud piloted but beyond
that
> I
> > will have to reseach. Thanks in advance.
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> >
>

[Jeff Miller]

Not to pick, but late '83s came with the 8.25s.

- Jeff Miller


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
>
> The only concern is the width. 83s came with 7.5s, ya want 8.25"
wide. 10 bolt stud pilot is older, careful you don't get sold some
hub pilot. Ya gotta watch the bead seat area, it can get worn out,
sharp edge that can cut into the tire bead.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Alcoa Wheels
>
>
> Call this company. They make specialty valve stems for dual
wheels, steel and Alcoa. He was very helpful. Plus, I like his
product.
> Borg Equipment Supply, Tujunga, CA 800-300-2674 or 818-352-8717
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB -40 Smoke N Mirrors
> Dahlonega, GA
> Royale Conversion
>
> bubblerboy64 wrote:
>
> Well, Just a little more information, The wheels are off a
pusher
> mid eighties. They are stud piloted and 22.5 inches which is
what I
> need but beyond that the fellow parting out the bus doesn't
know. So
> any information would be appreciated. I tried call BB and to
this
> point have only been able to talk to an answering machine. I'd
like
> be able to tell the fellow ASAP that I will take them so they
don't
> get gone.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
> >
> > I do not know if this will help.
> > When I changed my valve stems I found that pre-1995 22.5"
Alcoa's
> have a two inch round hand hole. Later models have two and one
half
> inch handhole. It is a ten lug set up. Classifications were
for motor
> homes and buses-diesel so one might conclude they are the same
for
> those years. Perhaps someone else may have more info.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> > Dahlonega, GA
> > Royale Conversion
> >
> > bubblerboy64 wrote: I've
> been lookin' for a while and I have a lead which might work
out.
> > Quick question. My ole 73 has the axles off a 1984 I
believe. I
> am
> > assuming that the wheels will fit. The alcoa's are off a BB
bus.
> > Before I get into this too deep would the wheels on the
pushers be
> the
> > same as the FC's? I know I have not provided much
information but
> if
> > the wheels on the pushers don't fit the FC's then my hunt
> continues. My
> > bus has 22.5 inch steel wheels. Ten bolt stud piloted but
beyond
> that I
> > will have to reseach. Thanks in advance.
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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[Mike Hohnstein]

Yer pickin'.

MH

----- Original Message -----

From: "jamiller@iserv.net"

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:11 PM

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Alcoa Wheels

Not to pick, but late '83s came with the 8.25s.

- Jeff Miller

--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@<WBR>...> wrote:
>
> The only concern is the width. 83s came with 7.5s, ya want 8.25"
wide. 10 bolt stud pilot is older, careful you don't get sold some
hub pilot. Ya gotta watch the bead seat area, it can get worn out,
sharp edge that can cut into the tire bead.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Alcoa Wheels
>
>
> Call this company. They make specialty valve stems for dual
wheels, steel and Alcoa. He was very helpful. Plus, I like his
product.
> Borg Equipment Supply, Tujunga, CA 800-300-2674 or 818-352-8717
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB -40 Smoke N Mirrors
> Dahlonega, GA
> Royale Conversion
>
> bubblerboy64 wrote:
>
> Well, Just a little more information, The wheels are off a
pusher
> mid eighties. They are stud piloted and 22.5 inches which is
what I
> need but beyond that the fellow parting out the bus doesn't
know. So
> any information would be appreciated. I tried call BB and to
this
> point have only been able to talk to an answering machine. I'd
like
> be able to tell the fellow ASAP that I will take them so they
don't
> get gone.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
> >
> > I do not know if this will help.
> > When I changed my valve stems I found that pre-1995 22.5"
Alcoa's
> have a two inch round hand hole. Later models have two and one
half
> inch handhole. It is a ten lug set up. Classifications were
for motor
> homes and buses-diesel so one might conclude they are the same
for
> those years. Perhaps someone else may have more info.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> > Dahlonega, GA
> > Royale Conversion
> >
> > bubblerboy64 wrote: I've
> been lookin' for a while and I have a lead which might work
out.
> > Quick question. My ole 73 has the axles off a 1984 I
believe. I
> am
> > assuming that the wheels will fit. The alcoa's are off a BB
bus.
> > Before I get into this too deep would the wheels on the
pushers be
> the
> > same as the FC's? I know I have not provided much
information but
> if
> > the wheels on the pushers don't fit the FC's then my hunt
> continues. My
> > bus has 22.5 inch steel wheels. Ten bolt stud piloted but
beyond
> that I
> > will have to reseach. Thanks in advance.
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with
Yahoo!
> Search.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
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[bubblerboy64]

Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like new and not
polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them. I
started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I have it in me
to do four of them. I suppose it I have to do it myself I will but
does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to have them
done professionally. A location in the Pa Maryland area would be
helpful since shipping could get pricy. I searched on the net and only
found a place in BC which out of reach.

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC

[timvasqz]

I think the key is starting out with a laundrysoap washing then wet
sanding up to 500 grit. even if you plan to send them out. If you
have an angle grinder, pads and grit sticks are about the same cost
as hiring the balance of the job out. You can often find
independent polishers at a local truckwash. or ask a local bigrig
tire shop for a number.

You only need to polish 2 of them on one side and two of them on the
other side. dont forget to get new hub covers for the remount on the
rear.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like new and
not
> polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them. I
> started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I have it
in me
> to do four of them. I suppose it I have to do it myself I will
but
> does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to have
them
> done professionally. A location in the Pa Maryland area would be
> helpful since shipping could get pricy. I searched on the net and
only
> found a place in BC which out of reach.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>

[Jack & Donna Smith]

John: I used the shop where I bought my tires, Petes Road Service,
here in SoCal. They sent them out and it took a few days. Couldnt
belive the great job they did, almost had to wear my dark glasses..
$35 a wheel, as I remember..
Jack Smith
73FC35
SoCal

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like new and not
> polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them. I
> started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I have it in me
> to do four of them. I suppose it I have to do it myself I will but
> does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to have them
> done professionally. A location in the Pa Maryland area would be
> helpful since shipping could get pricy. I searched on the net and only
> found a place in BC which out of reach.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>

[Pete Masterson]

Check for "automobile detailing" shops. There are oodles of them, mostly one or two man operations. A few might be willing to polish your aluminum wheels for you.

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On Mar 22, 2008, at 5:15 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like new and not 

polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them.  I 

started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I have it in me 

to do four of them.  I suppose it I have to do it myself I will but 

does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to have them 

done professionally.  A location in the Pa Maryland area would be 

helpful since shipping could get pricy.  I searched on the net and only 

found a place in BC which out of reach. 

John Heckman

central Pa

1973 FC

[cfsomers@...]

A source I looked at was a local motorcycle shop. They do a lot of
polishing on the bikes. This is where I found someone to do mine.

Made some good contacts and they in turn came up with an individual who
came to the rig and did the wheels.

Regards

Chuck Somers
81FC35SB, Florida

> I think the key is starting out with a laundrysoap washing then wet
> sanding up to 500 grit. even if you plan to send them out. If you
> have an angle grinder, pads and grit sticks are about the same cost
> as hiring the balance of the job out. You can often find
> independent polishers at a local truckwash. or ask a local bigrig
> tire shop for a number.
>
> You only need to polish 2 of them on one side and two of them on the
> other side. dont forget to get new hub covers for the remount on the
> rear.
>
> GregoryO'Connor
> 94ptRomolandCa
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
>>
>> Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like new and
> not
>> polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them. I
>> started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I have it
> in me
>> to do four of them. I suppose it I have to do it myself I will
> but
>> does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to have
> them
>> done professionally. A location in the Pa Maryland area would be
>> helpful since shipping could get pricy. I searched on the net and
> only
>> found a place in BC which out of reach.
>>
>> John Heckman
>> central Pa
>> 1973 FC
>>
>
>
>

[sfedeli3]

Hi John,

There is a guy on Carlisle Pike off I-81 behind the strip club that
does them at odd times. If you stop by one of the garages at the
flying hook or TA they can tell you more. I had a fun time doing mine
with wet sandpaper. Started at 400 or 600 grit and worked up to 1500
or 2000 grit and finally a buffing wheel on a mechanical buffer. Still
was not as good as a pro can get them with the right tools and
attachments. They probably know where to get them done at the John
Wayne chrome shop down at Greencastle too.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like new and not
> polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them. I
> started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I have it in me
> to do four of them. I suppose it I have to do it myself I will but
> does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to have them
> done professionally. A location in the Pa Maryland area would be
> helpful since shipping could get pricy. I searched on the net and only
> found a place in BC which out of reach.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>

[bubblerboy64]

Thanks Shane, I'll check both of those out Monday. My fingers and
hands are sore from my efforts. Not a good thing for my day job. I
would have to start with something a lot more aggressive then 400 or
I would attempt it. So considering the point at which I am starting
and the results I would like to have I better get some help. Same
ole story know your limits. The wheels are decent but there are some
pits. I actually think from what I've been able to find on the web
that the professionals turn them on a lathe to start. That would be
about the only why I could see doing this from a practical stand
point. Probably only have to take a couple thousands off but that's a
lot of sanding. I tried a couple things using an drill and that was
too aggressive and too difficult to get a smooth result. Just too
much to do it by hand for me. I did start on the worst one I think
but still my best bet is to farm this one out. Thanks and I'll make
some calls Monday and let ya know. Looking forward to the run to
Maxton in a ten days.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC
>
> Hi John,
>
> There is a guy on Carlisle Pike off I-81 behind the strip club
that
> does them at odd times. If you stop by one of the garages at the
> flying hook or TA they can tell you more. I had a fun time doing
mine
> with wet sandpaper. Started at 400 or 600 grit and worked up to 1500
> or 2000 grit and finally a buffing wheel on a mechanical buffer.
Still
> was not as good as a pro can get them with the right tools and
> attachments. They probably know where to get them done at the John
> Wayne chrome shop down at Greencastle too.
>
> Shane Fedeli
> 85PT40
> Hershey, PA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Well I have them home. They're nice but of course not like new
and not
> > polished the why a proud BB's owner would like them. I
> > started "working" on one of them and I just don't think I have it
in me
> > to do four of them. I suppose it I have to do it myself I will
but
> > does anyone know of a professional wheel shop or a way to have
them
> > done professionally. A location in the Pa Maryland area would be
> > helpful since shipping could get pricy. I searched on the net
and only
> > found a place in BC which out of reach.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> >
>