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Apr 1, 2007 | 11:09 PM

wacked

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Does this look ok so far?

Working on geting the rims matching the car, what do you thank so far?

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:15 PM

Durango_Boy

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Interesting idea and a good way to make use of those old turbine wheels. It's also a good way to avoid all the not-fun work on the front end huh?

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:16 PM

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yep. pain in the ****, but looks nice when done.

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:19 PM

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Interesting idea and a good way to make use of those old turbine wheels. It's also a good way to avoid all the not-fun work on the front end huh?

Not realy, waiting for the glass underneth (sp) to cure.

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:07 AM

LittleJake

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Matched western rims looks good. When I was a young boy my dad had red color matched rims on his 69 vert. Brings back memories.

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:31 AM

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Apr 2, 2007 | 08:00 AM

SharkAttack

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Creative, but will pass judgement until job is complete. BTW - Have you thought about putting the same "model" tires on one side so the letters match on the front & back (assuming they're the same sizes)?

Apr 2, 2007 | 09:01 AM

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looks like you are doing a nice job But I'm not crazy about color matched wheels. I would stay w/gray, silver or black & the polished spokes.

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Apr 2, 2007 | 12:34 PM

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I like them!
A real retro look.

Apr 2, 2007 | 04:58 PM

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Yeah man, that's nice. I was thinking about pinted wheels the other day. I saw an ad and you can barely see the wheel but you can tell that the center of the rally wheel was painted to match the car. I was wondering if anyone had done that. Now I see you are in the process! Be sure to post some pics when you are done.

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:15 PM

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I havent clear coated them yet, heres what thay look like now.

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:17 PM

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I havent clear coated them yet, heres what thay look like now.

Those don't look that bad. You got that car for under $2K?

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:19 PM

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Terry, JMO. but a little too much red.

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:23 PM

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Terry, JMO. but a little too much red.

What, like this?

Apr 2, 2007 | 09:13 PM

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Terry, JMO. but a little too much red.

I'm going to finish the rims in Black. With some Red

Apr 2, 2007 | 09:15 PM

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Those don't look that bad. You got that car for under $2K?

$2900 is what I payed for it. And it is very solid

Apr 23, 2007 | 09:42 PM

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Are those rims western brand?? What size are they?? 15x8??? Does anyone know where I could get a set that was in relatively good condtion?? Thanks.

Apr 23, 2007 | 09:46 PM

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I'd save my money if I was you and but a complete Vette. Your last '68 and this one aren't doing it for me.

Good Luck.

Apr 24, 2007 | 12:33 PM

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Very 70'ish looking................................B

Apr 24, 2007 | 02:26 PM

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With disc brake powder those rims are gonna be a PIA to keep clean.

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