500 special update

[Sammy 89]

This is an update on the 1967 500 special I was working on a few months ago. Well I ended up doing a lit more work than I thought I would and I did a fairly complete restore on it! There is a before and after pictures of it below. The only thing I’m not happy with is the overspray on the tires but I am planning to fix it soon, also one question I had for the community is about the steering wheel, I understand that the angled 3 prong wheel is a rare on but I’d like to get it looking like new again and I’m looking for tips and tricks on how to do that?

[Retired Wrencher 5,467]

Sammy Nice job on the 500. These as you may know are hard to find little gems. Good work so far. I could never find one When I was looking. Enjoy it.

[953 nut 55,350]

49 minutes ago, Sammy said:

I understand that the angled 3 prong wheel is a rare on but I’d like to get it looking like new again and I’m looking for tips and tricks on how to do that?

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Typically, those spinners aren't helping a wheel you're trying to save.

[Racinbob 11,100]

Nice job on your 500. FYI, they are 1968, not 67. I redid mine but didn't attempt to keep it original. Kohler engine, different seat and quite a few other changes. 

 

 

Of course this isn't an original steering wheel. I use a plastic spray paint on the spokes and truck bed coating on the rim. It gives it a great feel and has been very durable. Did the same on my Suburban 400. 

 

 

I recommend Dupli-Color in the blue can. I did try out the same brand in the black can and didn't care for it. This stuff sprays better and covers imperfections without being too thick.

 

 

For the tire rims I use 8"x11" cardstock and cut a radius, either 8" or 12" then tuck them under the rims. Then I cover the rest of the tire with newspaper to avoid any overspray. 

 

 

[Sammy 89]

On 11/23/2020 at 8:53 AM, Racinbob said:

Nice job on your 500. FYI, they are 1968, not 67. I redid mine but didn't attempt to keep it original. Kohler engine, different seat and quite a few other changes. 

 

 

Of course this isn't an original steering wheel. I use a plastic spray paint on the spokes and truck bed coating on the rim. It gives it a great feel and has been very durable. Did the same on my Suburban 400. 

 

 

I recommend Dupli-Color in the blue can. I did try out the same brand in the black can and didn't care for it. This stuff sprays better and covers imperfections without being too thick.

 

 

For the tire rims I use 8"x11" cardstock and cut a radius, either 8" or 12" then tuck them under the rims. Then I cover the rest of the tire with newspaper to avoid any overspray. 

 

 

Yeah the year was a type O sorry about that and yours looks nice either way and ok I might give that a try

[bottjernat1 2,190]

Wow looks amazing