Dear All,
being in Padua at the Auto Epoca I spoke to the guys from Borrani. I asked them if the have the 250/275 style spinners with Route Borrani on them, not Route Borrani Milano. They were not aware of the differences and do not have them.
Two questions:
Were both available originally?
Do you have contacts who re-engrave old spinners?
Thanks a lot.
Christopher
Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Re: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Hi Chris,
Contact Ryan at http://brightworkrestoration.com/
He took over the restoration of Borrani wheels from Cork Adams who used to own Precision Wire Wheel Service. He should have patterns to re-engrave the spinners.
I tend to believe Borrani would rather sell you new wheels and knock offs than restore the original pieces.
Tom
Contact Ryan at http://brightworkrestoration.com/
He took over the restoration of Borrani wheels from Cork Adams who used to own Precision Wire Wheel Service. He should have patterns to re-engrave the spinners.
I tend to believe Borrani would rather sell you new wheels and knock offs than restore the original pieces.
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
Re: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Hi Tom,
I agree about Borrani. They are nice people but I was astonished how little they knew and would always go for rebuild old wheels instead of new.
BR
Christopher
I agree about Borrani. They are nice people but I was astonished how little they knew and would always go for rebuild old wheels instead of new.
BR
Christopher
Re: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Hi Christopher,
I feel new Borranis are stronger than the original ones because the rims are supposedly drawn from a single piece of aluminum, while the originals were welded hoops, but I've never seen a failure of an old wheel. Unless one of my customers was racing the car, or the original one was too far gone, I would try to save the original wheel. Wheel restoration is not cheap either, and there are less shops that do it, especially with the correct stamps and engraving. I think if Borrani had a choice, they would not be be licensing their name to restoration shops, but it's a revenue stream for them with very little work on their part.
Another point worth considering, Borrani insists on rebuilding wheels with their chrome spokes. Previous rebuilders used stainless steel spokes. I don't think Borrani will license a rebuilt wheel unless the rebuilder uses their chrome spokes. As these wheels age, the chrome spokes can rust, and replacement only comes from disassembly and rebuilding again. I have chrome spokes on my wheels when they were done by the previous owner a couple of decades ago, but they're starting to rust. It's a shame the only way to remedy this problem is to redo a perfectly good wheel, or all four!
Tom
I feel new Borranis are stronger than the original ones because the rims are supposedly drawn from a single piece of aluminum, while the originals were welded hoops, but I've never seen a failure of an old wheel. Unless one of my customers was racing the car, or the original one was too far gone, I would try to save the original wheel. Wheel restoration is not cheap either, and there are less shops that do it, especially with the correct stamps and engraving. I think if Borrani had a choice, they would not be be licensing their name to restoration shops, but it's a revenue stream for them with very little work on their part.
Another point worth considering, Borrani insists on rebuilding wheels with their chrome spokes. Previous rebuilders used stainless steel spokes. I don't think Borrani will license a rebuilt wheel unless the rebuilder uses their chrome spokes. As these wheels age, the chrome spokes can rust, and replacement only comes from disassembly and rebuilding again. I have chrome spokes on my wheels when they were done by the previous owner a couple of decades ago, but they're starting to rust. It's a shame the only way to remedy this problem is to redo a perfectly good wheel, or all four!
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
Re: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Just tried to buy the correct chrome spokes from Borrani for refinishing wheels. They won't sell them due to "safety" concerns.
Are there any suppliers who will?
I have a local guy who can do the work, but he's keen to use stainless spokes.
Are there any suppliers who will?
I have a local guy who can do the work, but he's keen to use stainless spokes.
-
- Posts: 1908
- Joined: Wed Sep 04, 2002 12:13 am
- Location: San Francisco Area
Re: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Unless it's a concours effort use stainless spokes. I would reuse my original rims and hubs.
john
john
PF Coupe