I think I read somewhere that the wheel molding screws were dipped in some kind of wax. I wish I had saved the info. tmm Here's some repops:
http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MP-WOMS8017
tmm, I think you are right! I have read it some where! Thanks for the reminder. Letme know if you find the source!
Keith, your dad's car is so cool. Looks like it's right out of a magazine. tmm