Keystone Klassics

[POMONAMISSEL]

i like those years vette roadsters . gotelli's speed shop was a very famous speed shop in the bay area . still in biz i think . nice racer .

 

[Aarons Air]

somebody gave your car back looking like that?

No. I had to repo it, again. ( 4th painter )

 

[POMONAMISSEL]

no fitting it , strip it down and start again on it . this time take his weed from him until hes done . just what i thought under coats aren't drying . thats a mess to deal with . strip it n back to priming n blocking .

 

[Aarons Air]

no fitting it , strip it down and start again on it . this time take his weed from him until hes done . just what i thought under coats aren't drying . thats a mess to deal with . strip it n back to priming n blocking .

Yep. I have $7,000 in labor total so far. And a turd of a job this time.

 

[Aarons Air]

no fitting it , strip it down and start again on it . this time take his weed from him until hes done . just what i thought under coats aren't drying . thats a mess to deal with . strip it n back to priming n blocking .

I'm thinking of looking at soda blasting. Any thoughts ?

 

[eldubb440]

I'm thinking of looking at soda blasting. Any thoughts ?

you're situation deserves it own thread........ you will get some good advice, I'm sure

 

[Aarons Air]

I think you're right. When i finish pouting, i will post.

 

[toolmanmike]

Had them on a couple Mopars. They are a great replacement for factory Magnum's.

 

[POMONAMISSEL]

i think i'd try a part you can take off the car first . might even try a type of media blast or just get a 8'' killer obital sander with 40grit on it . cut it until you get to the primer coats . its a fresh tacky job and no fun at all . if it just clear thats f...d up then stop when you get to the color , it will show an edge until its gone .

 

[Aarons Air]

i think i'd try a part you can take off the car first . might even try a type of media blast or just get a 8'' killer obital sander with 40grit on it . cut it until you get to the primer coats . its a fresh tacky job and no fun at all . if it just clear thats f...d up then stop when you get to the color , it will show an edge until its gone .

Sounds like good advice, thanks. But i was hoping it WOULD be a fun job. The thought of dragging his head across the mess while his teeth scraped it off,,,, seemed like , fun to me !

 

[Aarons Air]

Anyone running them anymore? They have always been one of my favorites but seldom see them anymore...

The center caps that come with new wheels only say, Keystone.

 

[PP1RT]

At least they are making the wheels still. Guess i can live with the different caps. Will be ordering a couple sets some day...

 

[coloradodave]

i like those years vette roadsters . gotelli's speed shop was a very famous speed shop in the bay area . still in biz i think . nice racer .

Thank you. Yes, they are. Been there since 1962. I worked for them and raced out of their shop for many years in my younger days. Spent nearly every Wednesday night at Champion Raceway (1/8 mile) and nearly every Sunday at Fremont Raceway for a lot of years. Working with Larry, Ted Jr. and "Terrible Ted" Gotelli was an incredible time in my life, and a real education for a gear head. Top Fuel to NHRA Stock to killer street cars. Man, I miss those days...

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Keystone Kustomag/Klassic

In 1964 auto parts distributor Keystone introduced another composite-wheel variation with five-scooped edge spokes that tapered and rose dramatically toward the center of the rim. Christened the Kustomag, the wheel proved incredibly popular from the start.

View attachment 502572<img src="http://st.hotrod.com/uploads/sites/21/2013/12/kustomag-scooped-edges-wheel.jpg" alt="The Kustomag and Klassic have one thing in common: the trademark scooped-edge spokes that rise dramatically to the center cap. However, the Kustomag differs in one way: The spokes remain independent of each other." class="wp-image-480839">

Though initially quite popular, the Kustomag didn’t enjoy the same lifespan as Cragar’s Super Sport wheel. It returned a number of times, each bearing a subtle variation or name change.

Like most vintage designs the Kustomag is enjoying a modest reprise. Now produced by Carlisle Brake and Friction, the same company that produces Cragar, the Keystone Kustomag is back as the similar 32-series Klassic.

I put these on my newly ordered 68 Roadrunner..only had about 50 miles on the car. I painted the cast looking part of the spoke black, and in later years, they came from the manufacturer that way.........................MO

 

[Cornpatch MO]

At least they are making the wheels still. Guess i can live with the different caps. Will be ordering a couple sets some day...

Did you see what they cost, from Cragers now????? Sticker Shock !!!...........................MO

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Yep. I have $7,000 in labor total so far. And a turd of a job this time.

Don't put up with this crap--get mad and mean! I took a painter to small claims court for a paint job slightly better than yours..poor workmanship. I won the maximum of $5000 and he had to pay for my attorney. I gave him a chance to do it over --he didn't think I would do anything about it...WRONG ! .........................MO

 

[Aarons Air]

Don't put up with this crap--get mad and mean! I took a painter to small claims court for a paint job slightly better than yours..poor workmanship. I won the maximum of $5000 and he had to pay for my attorney. I gave him a chance to do it over --he didn't think I would do anything about it...WRONG ! .........................MO

You are right ! I sent him a text saying, i will allow you to come to my house. And sand this Sh@t off. If no answer by monday, i am filing in civil court. No response yet.

 

[eldubb440]

the problem with sanding with an air tool or blasting is it will ruin any body work that has been done.....you need to experiment with a small area

I had a job go bad about 25 years ago, (old hardner, opened can, lesson learned)...... fortunately, I used a quality epoxy primer (Glasurit). I used stripper to remove the paint, and it did not attack the epoxy........ stripped it, cleaned it up, resanded, and painted......... I ate it, and it took me a week, but could have been worse.........it was a 64 vette

 

[Aarons Air]

the problem with sanding with an air tool or blasting is it will ruin any body work that has been done.....you need to experiment with a small area

I had a job go bad about 25 years ago, (old hardner, opened can, lesson learned)...... fortunately, I used a quality epoxy primer (Glasurit). I used stripper to remove the paint, and it did not attack the epoxy........ stripped it, cleaned it up, resanded, and painted......... I ate it, and it took me a week, but could have been worse.........it was a 64 vette

I would think the stripper would affect the bondo's ( hold ) ?

 

[Aarons Air]

the problem with sanding with an air tool or blasting is it will ruin any body work that has been done.....you need to experiment with a small area

I had a job go bad about 25 years ago, (old hardner, opened can, lesson learned)...... fortunately, I used a quality epoxy primer (Glasurit). I used stripper to remove the paint, and it did not attack the epoxy........ stripped it, cleaned it up, resanded, and painted......... I ate it, and it took me a week, but could have been worse.........it was a 64 vette

Duh. Its a vet. No bondo. Sorry. Wasn't thinking.