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Old 01-18-2010, 10:33 AM
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Hello All,

Today is the one week anniversary of my first Corvette! The original ower was a retired GM exec. He had expensive Fisk wheels on the car but I want to put the Wagon Wheels back on for the stock look. However, I seem to be short some center caps. Anyone know of a good place for some lugnuts and center caps? I searched the board but none for sale at the moment.

I may have further stupid questions, sorry..
Old 01-18-2010, 10:41 AM
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You can not be for real, those WW are the worst Vette wheel ever for a C5, on the other hand you may find someone on the board with the parts you are looking for
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I prefer factory wheels to aftermarket. Eventually a set of thin spokes perhaps.

Any feedback on preferred vendors to use would also be appreciated.
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If you want to go with the stock look, do what I'm doing and get some Magnesium wheels.
I got my 99 convertible for Christmas and it took me two weeks to find a set on ebay.
I paid about $550 after shipping.
The Magnesium looks better to me than the thin spoke.

I have a set of silver painted thin spokes that I also won off ebay that I am planning on stripping and polishing.
If you would be interested in them I'll let them go for what I have in them $350 plus shipping.
Old 01-18-2010, 11:20 AM
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Hmm, thats weird.
Old 01-18-2010, 11:37 AM
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Thanks for the offers guys, very nice of you. I will think on it.
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You should have a very easy time finding wagon wheel parts on this forum! Good luck.
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Don't let 'em sway you.....

I always liked the wagon wheels...

Keep it factory stock!






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Check the parts for sale section. I'm sure you will find what you're looking for.
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Fill out your profile, someone close to you may have the parts you need.
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Wagon Wheels are easy to find - I just sold mine and the 4 center caps for $260 and they were in perfect condition.

Here is a set for $325 - WITH the lugs and center caps. He has had them for sale for a while so I bet he would do it for $300 plus shipping.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/1556852687.html
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Check craigslist there's almost always someone trying to unload those ugly things.
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go to www.mamotorworks.com for the parts you need.
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This is a picture of my 99 at the 2010 Motortrend International Auto Expo this weekend. Had MANY compliments on the "ugly" wagon wheels, mostly due to the original look. These are polished though and that has made a difference.
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
You should have a very easy time finding wagon wheel parts on this forum! Good luck.
put up a WTB for wagon wheels in the for sale section, it might be one of the biggest threads ever
you should be able to get a complete set for 100 bucks

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Old 01-18-2010, 05:50 PM
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there is a complete set of ww on craigslist in the denver section for $250.00 complete....
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Originally Posted by vette.mix
put up a WTB for wagon wheels in the for sale section, it might be one of the biggest threads ever
you should be able to get a complete set for 100 bucks
Heck, I'll bet someone would let you have them if you'd just take them away!
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check ebay for center caps, lugs.


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