Found that my wheels looked hand cast so I was careful when I finished them that I maintained the "Hand made' look. I did a lot of finishing on them, correcting major flaws bit I kept the look which is special. I have avoided finishing everything on the ca, keeping the look of hand welds, etc.
You can also use silicon seal around the valves when they are installed.
Good luck, go slow and enjoy the restoration process, you will feel better about the car when finished.
DICK RUZZIN
Dick Ruzzin
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