Restoring a buckled Fuchs
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Restoring a buckled Fuchs
Hi all
I have a Fuchs wheel that’s taken a whack. The close up makes it look a lot worth than it actually is, and the full photo shows how subtle it is on first look. There are no cracks and I think it would hold air as is; but clearly need to fix it.
Who in U.K. is the best option for pressing it out?
Thanks for reading.
I have a Fuchs wheel that’s taken a whack. The close up makes it look a lot worth than it actually is, and the full photo shows how subtle it is on first look. There are no cracks and I think it would hold air as is; but clearly need to fix it.
Who in U.K. is the best option for pressing it out?
Thanks for reading.
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Re: Restoring a buckled Fuchs
I have a similar problem if someone has an answer?
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Re: Restoring a buckled Fuchs
Is it worth trying Tuthills as they may have experience of similar damage from all of their rally work?
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Re: Restoring a buckled Fuchs
I’d assume they outsource, so taking it to them I’d pay a double markup, versus taking it direct to someone. I did wonder if it just needed a decent wheel refurb company rather than a Porsche specialist.Ian Comerford wrote:Is it worth trying Tuthills as they may have experience of similar damage from all of their rally work?
Anyone that’s done this, would be great to hear.
1966 RHD 911 Restoration Project
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1999 RHD X51 with Factory Recaro Bucket Seats
1988 RHD 3.2 Carrera fully restored with 200k miles
1999 RHD X51 with Factory Recaro Bucket Seats
Re: Restoring a buckled Fuchs
These guys did a bent Fuchs rim off my 3.2 Carrera a while ago with no problems. The damage was worse than the photos. I can't remember the cost but it was not silly.
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http://www.premierwheelrepairs.com/
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http://www.premierwheelrepairs.com/
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Re: Restoring a buckled Fuchs
Having personal experience, I would strongly recommend you speak with Ian Jamison Engineering in York. They were excellent when I needed something attending to:
www.ianjemison.co.uk
www.ianjemison.co.uk
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Re: Restoring a buckled Fuchs
Thanks for the recco. I ended up speaking to a couple of companies including this one, and I’ve decided to go ahead with Ian Jamison. It’s be going there early next week (posting it up); I’ll let you know how it goes, but they seem confident in sorting it, and price was reasonable.o j thomas wrote:Having personal experience, I would strongly recommend you speak with Ian Jamison Engineering in York. They were excellent when I needed something attending to:
http://www.ianjemison.co.uk
1966 RHD 911 Restoration Project
1988 RHD 3.2 Carrera fully restored with 200k miles
1999 RHD X51 with Factory Recaro Bucket Seats
1988 RHD 3.2 Carrera fully restored with 200k miles
1999 RHD X51 with Factory Recaro Bucket Seats