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    Default Vintage FF steel Wheels

    I think this is the preferred steel FF wheel for vintage. Are there any markings I need to look for?

    What is the preferred way to restore them? Just have them straightened if possible and then blasted and powder coated?

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    The genuine Dunlop wheels have the little D logo stamped into them. I had one of my sets set powder coated and they look great.

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    Ive seen 13x4", lot of 13x5" and rarest is 13x5.5" (desired) size stamped on wheel.

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    I found the Dunlop D ! Much smaller than I expected.

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    Great find!

    Let me know if you find more!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Harmison View Post
    I think this is the preferred steel FF wheel for vintage. Are there any markings I need to look for?

    What is the preferred way to restore them? Just have them straightened if possible and then blasted and powder coated?
    Clean them really good, soda blast, walnut shells or plastic media, then dye penetrant or magnaflux for cracks. Some develop cracks at the bolt holes.

    Paint or powdercoat as you please.

    Regards,
    Dan
    “Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty.” -Peter Egan

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