Hey all,
Considering a purchase of an original set of '65 Cragar wheels vs. a repro set.
The original wheels will need to be restored, replated at the least, maybe re-rimmed.
Once a set of original wheels is restored, are they indistinguishable from a new set?
If the repro's are made with original tooling, are they not going to be identical to a restored set? I'm assuming a restored set has the rims removed, plated and then welded back on...
To me a part is only original once, when its "restored" it isn't truly original. Maybe it's a matter of semantics, but that's my point of view.
Thanks.
Mike C