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[Racer65]

How about Aisin/ASCO long body hubs?

I'm finally getting around to scoping out this project. I have a couple of dumb questions regarding aesthetics:
1. What color schemes do people like? The stock color is grey on grey. I'll link a few pics below courtesy of Cruiser Outfitters on color schemes commonly seen with AISIN hubs.
2. Is anybody hung up on NOT having the ASCO logo?

 

[cruiserkreutz]

I'm finally getting around to scoping out this project. I have a couple of dumb questions regarding aesthetics:
1. What color schemes do people like? The stock color is grey on grey. I'll link a few pics below courtesy of Cruiser Outfitters on color schemes commonly seen with AISIN hubs.
2. Is anybody hung up on NOT having the ASCO logo?

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Grey on grey or red and black.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

How about red on grey?

 

[John McVicker]

Gold on black.

 

[JohnnyC]

How about raw... then you diy paint?

Somebody can come out with a sticker to fit exactly in the recess to give a more oem look for the ASCO writing ... or even put toyota there on a sticker or teq

 

[tstepp920]

If it doesn't replicate the original I would just use the WARNs I have.

 

[fj401978]

Red on Black (first choice), Grey on Grey (second choice)

 

[lowtideride]

Can I buy one yet?

Reproduction horn buttons. Will finish up the outer assembly soon. There are two variants, the earliest type with chrome ring / chrome letters, and the later type with black ring / blank letters. Not quite sure which kind is more in demand?

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[Racer65]

Can I buy one yet?

Not quite yet, but it's coming for sure.

 

[Racer65]

How about raw... then you diy paint?

Somebody can come out with a sticker to fit exactly in the recess to give a more oem look for the ASCO writing ... or even put toyota there on a sticker or teq

OMG. Everyone likes a different color. It's better to powder coat it from the factory for durability sake.
The ASCO trademark has expired, so it's actually legal to put the logo on it. With that said, I personally find it a little tacky.

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

As long as they meet Toyota quality standards, you can paint them hot pink...

I'm finally getting around to scoping out this project. I have a couple of dumb questions regarding aesthetics:
1. What color schemes do people like? The stock color is grey on grey. I'll link a few pics below courtesy of Cruiser Outfitters on color schemes commonly seen with AISIN hubs.
2. Is anybody hung up on NOT having the ASCO logo?

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[NookShneer]

OMG. Everyone likes a different color. It's better to powder coat it from the factory for durability sake.
The ASCO trademark has expired, so it's actually legal to put the logo on it. With that said, I personally find it a little tacky.

what about a ASCO dial? That would swap into a current AISIN hub?

 

[Racer65]

what about a ASCO dial? That would swap into a current AISIN hub?

What would be the reason to replace an AISIN dial with ASCO? ASCO is just an abbreviation for AISIN Seiki Company.

 

[NookShneer]

What would be the reason to replace an AISIN dial with ASCO? ASCO is just an abbreviation for AISIN Seiki Company.

my understanding is that actual ASCO styled hubs are not available new. The AISIN ones are. Thought a dial that would look more period correct and integrate into a new hub would be something people would want. Maybe I’m wrong.

 

[Jdc1]

my understanding is that actual ASCO styled hubs are not available new. The AISIN ones are. Thought a dial that would look more period correct and integrate into a new hub would be something people would want. Maybe I’m wrong.

The short bodied AISIN hubs are still available but the long body(‘76-78?) are pretty rare.

 

[Economist LC76]

Toyota search

1978

1979

1980-81

1982

 

[Economist LC76]

1983 Finally AISIN

 

[Economist LC76]

The hubs are the pure Art

 

[Racer65]

@Economist LC76 Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics. The "long body" hub in the above discussion is 43530-60012, therefore it came as grey as shown by your post.

 

[OGBeno]

@Economist LC76 Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics. The "long body" hub in the above discussion is 43530-60012, therefore it came as grey as shown by your post.

Correct.