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Brian SATX · 08-14-2025, 09:27 PM

I know they have some internal rust problems. I usually hold them like a steering wheel and turn to see if I can hear rust. So, what is a surface rust wheel that does not sound like it has rust in it worth nowadays. I know it is worth what you pay, but any starting price?

Vern · 08-14-2025, 09:59 PM

Last ones I bought that were going to need sandblasting and powder coating cost $20. That was at the last Big 3 Swap Meet in 2020.
I really miss that event.

nkaminar · Yesterday, 05:13 AM

Not a Model A but I recently restored some wheels for a tractor. They were really rusty. I had them sandblasted and then used some Bondo to smooth out the really rough places. After that sanded, primed, sanded, and painted.

ronn · Yesterday, 06:15 AM

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25.-50. I believe theyre worth 2x as much as a 19. you cant find them that easy,
but also the rodders only want 16s and steelies.

would pay 75. a piece for really nice ones if I needed them. I have plenty of all sizes. so dont need any.

08-14-2025, 09:27 PM	#1
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 876	21" Wheels I know they have some internal rust problems. I usually hold them like a steering wheel and turn to see if I can hear rust. So, what is a surface rust wheel that does not sound like it has rust in it worth nowadays. I know it is worth what you pay, but any starting price? __________________ Brian SATX

08-14-2025, 09:59 PM	#2
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Valley Calif. Posts: 616	Re: 21" Wheels Last ones I bought that were going to need sandblasting and powder coating cost $20. That was at the last Big 3 Swap Meet in 2020. I really miss that event.

Yesterday, 05:13 AM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,873	Re: 21" Wheels Not a Model A but I recently restored some wheels for a tractor. They were really rusty. I had them sandblasted and then used some Bondo to smooth out the really rough places. After that sanded, primed, sanded, and painted. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

Yesterday, 06:15 AM	#4
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,651	Re: 21" Wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 25.-50. I believe theyre worth 2x as much as a 19. you cant find them that easy, but also the rodders only want 16s and steelies. would pay 75. a piece for really nice ones if I needed them. I have plenty of all sizes. so dont need any.