Wheel Nirvana, Care package from Harvey arrived today... |
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Wheel Nirvana, Care package from Harvey arrived today... |
Eric_Shea |
Mar 16 2010, 12:38 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
This is what Heaven feels like. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Not only a master at what he does... but he's an invaluable resource to our community. |
ConeDodger |
Mar 16 2010, 12:43 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Very nice... By the way, I am talking to Harvey about coming to WCR and doing a tech session. His brother Al is coming for sure... Both of them are a wealth of information.
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tat2dphreak |
Mar 16 2010, 12:48 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
NICE! I don't think I've seen ones with a "Matte" looking finish like that... I've seen some amazing polished fuchs tho... was there a specific reason for this finish? or was it just "something beautiful and different"?
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ConeDodger |
Mar 16 2010, 12:50 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
NICE! I don't think I've seen ones with a "Matte" looking finish like that... I've seen some amazing polished fuchs tho... was there a specific reason for this finish? or was it just "something beautiful and different"? That is called RSR finish. I have a set of 16X8.5 and 16X7 in the basement that Harvey made for me waiting for me to get the flares on the car. |
Tom_T |
Mar 16 2010, 01:14 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Eric & Rob - for those of us not in the know ....
Who are Harvey & Al ???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ......... Al Reid? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) In any case for the others on here, it would be most helpful to post your cost to refinish these, & contact info for this obviously very talented Wheel Restorer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Were those re-anodized before they peened/blasted the surface for the satin finish, afterwords, or not at all?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Mar 16 2010, 02:43 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That would be Harvey Weidman of Weidman's Wheels in Oroville, California. (530-534-7903)
Google Weidman's Wheels and you'll be in the know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) That is the RSR finish as Rob mentioned. It is all done in the anodizing/dipping process. Others bead blast or even paint the centers to match the finish. They all come out looking good and costing less but, I think this is the best way to go. A full set will probably run around $1,400.00 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next the Goodyear Bluestreaks get mounted (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
Ferg |
Mar 16 2010, 02:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Dude (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) those are nice
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ConeDodger |
Mar 16 2010, 03:23 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
That would be Harvey Weidman of Weidman's Wheels in Oroville, California. (530-534-7903) Google Weidman's Wheels and you'll be in the know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) That is the RSR finish as Rob mentioned. It is all done in the anodizing/dipping process. Others bead blast or even paint the centers to match the finish. They all come out looking good and costing less but, I think this is the best way to go. A full set will probably run around $1,400.00 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next the Goodyear Bluestreaks get mounted (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Al Weidman is the Al of which I spoke. He is a 914 owner, multiples actually, and he started the wheel business that Al Reed subsequently bought from him. Al is Harvey's older brother and is retired from the wheel business. He is a member here and goes by his own name for a screen name. He regularly comes all the way down from Oroville for the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion days... |
MDG |
Mar 16 2010, 03:26 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Eric, what size wheels are those? 15"? 8s &7s?
Beautiful! I'm nauseous with envy |
Frost |
Mar 16 2010, 03:39 PM
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Frost Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Houston,TX Member No.: 9,035 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Man that's a nice finish.
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Tom_T |
Mar 16 2010, 06:34 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
That would be Harvey Weidman of Weidman's Wheels in Oroville, California. (530-534-7903) Google Weidman's Wheels and you'll be in the know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) That is the RSR finish as Rob mentioned. It is all done in the anodizing/dipping process. Others bead blast or even paint the centers to match the finish. They all come out looking good and costing less but, I think this is the best way to go. A full set will probably run around $1,400.00 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next the Goodyear Bluestreaks get mounted (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Al Weidman is the Al of which I spoke. He is a 914 owner, multiples actually, and he started the wheel business that Al Reed subsequently bought from him. Al is Harvey's older brother and is retired from the wheel business. He is a member here and goes by his own name for a screen name. He regularly comes all the way down from Oroville for the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion days... Thanx Eric & Rob - How does he do the 2L Fuchs to OE finish - also in anodizing process for the satin background & (semi-)polished petals? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) IIRC - Al Reid said he finishes the 2L Fuchs first to the (semi-)polished finish, then anodizes (which takes it down to the semi-polished look), then adds the satin finish to the background afterwords. Is that not the best way to go with the original "real" Forged Fuchs 2L Alloys? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I recall Al Reid talking about who he bought his business from, but didn't make the connection initially here - not knowing of Al & Harvey Weideman before this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
tod914 |
Mar 16 2010, 06:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Superb craftsmanship. Very nice Eric. My fuch's are fully polished, wonder if he can just do the anodize.
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ConeDodger |
Mar 16 2010, 06:47 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
That would be Harvey Weidman of Weidman's Wheels in Oroville, California. (530-534-7903) Google Weidman's Wheels and you'll be in the know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) That is the RSR finish as Rob mentioned. It is all done in the anodizing/dipping process. Others bead blast or even paint the centers to match the finish. They all come out looking good and costing less but, I think this is the best way to go. A full set will probably run around $1,400.00 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next the Goodyear Bluestreaks get mounted (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Al Weidman is the Al of which I spoke. He is a 914 owner, multiples actually, and he started the wheel business that Al Reed subsequently bought from him. Al is Harvey's older brother and is retired from the wheel business. He is a member here and goes by his own name for a screen name. He regularly comes all the way down from Oroville for the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion days... Thanx Eric & Rob - How does he do the 2L Fuchs to OE finish - also in anodizing process for the satin background & (semi-)polished petals? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) IIRC - Al Reid said he finishes the 2L Fuchs first to the (semi-)polished finish, then anodizes (which takes it down to the semi-polished look), then adds the satin finish to the background afterwords. Is that not the best way to go with the original "real" Forged Fuchs 2L Alloys? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I recall Al Reid talking about who he bought his business from, but didn't make the connection initially here - not knowing of Al & Harvey Weideman before this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) IIRC, Al told me that Al Reed worked for a medical appliance company and had Al Weidman do the polishing for SS heart valves. Ultimately, he bought the company. Fun story if you ever get to talk to Al Weidman directly. I have seen Al Reed's work and it is nice. But you should know that Harvey makes them better than they came from the factory and knows more about Porsche wheels than anyone period... |
PanelBilly |
Mar 16 2010, 06:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
NICE! I don't think I've seen ones with a "Matte" looking finish like that... I've seen some amazing polished fuchs tho... was there a specific reason for this finish? or was it just "something beautiful and different"? That is called RSR finish. I have a set of 16X8.5 and 16X7 in the basement that Harvey made for me waiting for me to get the flares on the car. If you want to see what they look like on a blue car, you can send them to me. |
ConeDodger |
Mar 16 2010, 06:49 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
NICE! I don't think I've seen ones with a "Matte" looking finish like that... I've seen some amazing polished fuchs tho... was there a specific reason for this finish? or was it just "something beautiful and different"? That is called RSR finish. I have a set of 16X8.5 and 16X7 in the basement that Harvey made for me waiting for me to get the flares on the car. If you want to see what they look like on a blue car, you can send them to me. Thanks for the offer Billy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I have core wheels if you want Harvey to make you a set... |
Cairo94507 |
Mar 16 2010, 07:00 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Those are just beautiful wheels; I love the RSR finish and when I finally get to do wheels on my narrow body car, I will do that finish. I really like those wheels and that finish.
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TJB/914 |
Mar 16 2010, 07:09 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,358 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Eric,
Beautiful wheels & finish (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I can't wait to see them mounted on your YELLOW 914-6GT. Tom |
scotty b |
Mar 16 2010, 07:10 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I hate you.............seriously.....f U Eric.....................F-U man..................
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rick 918-S |
Mar 16 2010, 07:34 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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iamchappy |
Mar 16 2010, 08:51 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Those pictures should be in the hot chicks thread.
RSR finish is my very best favorite - without wheel caps. |
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