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Old 12-22-2004, 06:39 PM
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Dear Listers,

I'd like to look into refinishing my Fuchs, preferrably in the Nashville Area. What does this run? Any help would be appreciated.
Old 12-23-2004, 05:19 PM
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If you don't find anyone locally, I recommend the following. Give Havey a call. You can find his ad in the Excellence magazine. I had him refinsh my fuchs and they turned out great. There is also Wheel Enhancement in Southern Cal, but Harvey's prices were better. Good luck

Weidman's Wheels

(530) 534-7903

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1675 Wyandotte Ave
Oroville, CA 95966
Old 12-23-2004, 07:02 PM
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or Al Reed = do a search - he did mine - around a $100 a wheel - also '70 Fasty on the Pelican board...
Old 12-25-2004, 02:10 PM
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Al Reed is great, and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. His prices are fantastic, and the work absolutely first rate.
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Al Reed.
I shipped mine from NC. He does excellent affordable work!
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Let me add to the recoomendation for Al Reed. No affiliation. You just won't get better work and certainly not for the price or as nice a guy.

AL REED POLISHING INC. 3010 E CORONADO AVE #A & B - ANAHEIM, CA 92806
(714) 632-3907 Al Reed - Owner
Old 12-28-2004, 05:38 PM
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So, Dan, you think he is cheaper than Harvey Wiedmann?
Old 12-29-2004, 02:20 AM
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Al Reed is cheaper than Harvey Wiedman, and many people will be happy with Al's work. But if you want the best, call Harvey.
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Anybody in the midwest? Looking to do mine but I would like to avoid R&R the tires and shipping hassles.

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Thanks, Chuck!

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Old 12-29-2004, 06:33 PM
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I can't comment on Harvey Weidmann, I've not knowingly seen his work.

But I have seen lots of polishing work done by Al and of course, I own some too which is why I feel very comfortable recommending him. His work is excellent. Al will give yhou loaner wheels while he does your polishing work if you are local. He couldn't be a nicer guy to deal with.
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Some sources for Fuchs refinishing:

http://members.rennlist.org/911pcars/FuchsPolishing.htm

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Al Reed Baby!
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If you want a highly polished Fuchs wheel use Al Reed, but if you want the best looking correct anodized finish Harvey is the man. His work is the best. I just sent him the wheels from the RS and I recently had a set of deep six and 7R Fuchs done by him. Here are photos of the 7R wheels.





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an "s" AND an "rs" Hardly seems fair Brian...


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