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I'll be watching! I have a 84, and we're just finishing up the front of the engine oil seals, water pump and belts. I too, can't stand black wheels. I will be dropping off my Cookies at the media blaster and painting them silver, with a polished lip. I tried the stripping methods like you, but with not very good results, due ridiculous mounts of paint that previous owners have applied.

My car is bright yellow, so the black would really make the car look like a bumble bee. Silver, should be a nice subtle contracts!