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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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OK I am going to have to put these on my 76





40" by the way...
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too small, better upsize them by another 1 or 2" as I can still see some rubber around the aluminum.
sort of looks like a chuck wagon on roids
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Those look good but I'd keep the spinners Bubba
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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Must hang a chandelier from the dome light position for a complete package.Don't forget to duck taking corners.
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Fair 'chop, but they forgot to mention the 18" brake package!
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I'm a younger guy and I like big rims but that thing looks stupid.
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Originally Posted by Van Steel
I'm a younger guy and I like big rims but that thing looks stupid.
They were good for a laugh.
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It can be done. Check out the camaro.

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Hmmm.. yeah it looks good! hehehe
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Originally Posted by gdh
too small, better upsize them by another 1 or 2" as I can still see some rubber around the aluminum.
sort of looks like a chuck wagon on roids
Yesss-er-ie buckeroo's. Are we fixin to git our vittels soon???
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Yesss-er-ie buckeroo's. Are we fixin to git our vittels soon???

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That looks good. I really like it!
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Originally Posted by oregonsharkman
OK I am going to have to put these on my 76





40" by the way...

I've got a Mirror Ball & 2 Pin Spots that you can use in the interior!

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I have a set already on order! j/k!
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I know you guys are joking, but I'm gonna puke.
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You need some long curb feelers with those wheels so you don't mess em up.
My DD has a set of 14's.
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I'd like to have 2 set of those rims one to s--- on and one to cover them with.
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WTF - is that 7"X40" with a 185-25-40 tire ???


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