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CJS57 · 11-07-2009, 05:33 PM

Thank you all and especially wraplock! I forced myself kicking and screaming to try the dremel. Well it cut a perfectly clean, straight slot 1/2" longer with no problems or drama in about 10 minutes of easy careful work. Then a repolish of the edge and it is perfect.---------------The main thing is that this solves my wheel problems totally! The valve stem even has an extra 1/8" fore and aft movement in the slot. The wheel cover does not even touch the valve stem at all! No more blowouts! Thanks guys! This was a practice cap, will post pictures with a real one tomorrow.

jeffs55 · 11-07-2009, 11:34 PM

Way to go!

11-07-2009, 05:33 PM	#11
CJS57 Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Feb 2006 CJS57's Garage Location: New Milford Ct Posts: 723 Member #289	Thank you all and especially wraplock! I forced myself kicking and screaming to try the dremel. Well it cut a perfectly clean, straight slot 1/2" longer with no problems or drama in about 10 minutes of easy careful work. Then a repolish of the edge and it is perfect.---------------The main thing is that this solves my wheel problems totally! The valve stem even has an extra 1/8" fore and aft movement in the slot. The wheel cover does not even touch the valve stem at all! No more blowouts! Thanks guys! This was a practice cap, will post pictures with a real one tomorrow. __________________ 1957 Belair 2Dr Hdtp, 58,000 original miles, original never rebuilt 283 engine, 245hp, Dual Fours, Tremec TKO 600 5-speed, 3.70 gears, AACA Senior in 1985 previous trifives: 1955 Belair Convt 1956 210 2dr Sdn 1957 Belair 2Dr Hdtp

11-07-2009, 11:34 PM	#12
jeffs55 Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Feb 2007 jeffs55's Garage Location: Millington, TN Posts: 1,243 Member #2154	Way to go! __________________ Jeff 55 Handyman 66 F100 P/U under construction 32 3-Window coupe under construction http://www.picturetrail.com/jefs55

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