Thanks guys, yea, it's a lot of work and I am kicking myself now. I posted the rim pics up American Racings FB Page a couple of weeks ago. They offered to do a warranty return on the rim but I declined as it was already well on it's way to being repaired...
I just got another email from Wheel Pro's PR Dept. (they own American Racing Wheels now) offering me a T-shirt... I said thanks but no thanks...
Pat! Did you shine up the block for the '50? I may need to do a road trip to check that out... (and to return your battery terminal crimper!)
Mark