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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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Coys Polished aluminum C5's
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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Halibrand 5-spokes, 15"
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SHADRACK
I haven't had a chance to go through the instructions of uplaoding pics on threads so I added an engine pic to my user profile - not sure why it's blurry- looked pretty clear in the 1 x 1 screen on the camera!!!
that's a good looking 427 , what kind of boost you running? ill post some pics tomorrow, im almost to tired to type right now.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Eagle alloys on my '79...came with the car as spare parts so opted to use them. Different for sure. And truly a joy to polish.



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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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17" Torq Thrust II's...

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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Intro Pentia 18"



Revolution RFX modular (16", this is actually a front wheel/front tire)
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dodge_ss/t
that's a good looking 427 , what kind of boost you running? ill post some pics tomorrow, im almost to tired to type right now.
7 lbs - I am laming it out since the rear end is stock. I haven't got the motor to the boost side of the gage yet but beats the shame of seeing it behind a tow truck!!!
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SHADRACK
7 lbs - I am laming it out since the rear end is stock. I haven't got the motor to the boost side of the gage yet but beats the shame of seeing it behind a tow truck!!!
sure dose, im going to run my stock rear end till i break something (even a U joint) then im going to basically back half the car lost's of fun to come and ill have a heck of a lot of fab work to do.

heres some pics i have saved on my computer,







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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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Cragar Super Supremes.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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American Racing, 16"

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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where are all the wire wheels that should be on these cars???
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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ugh! i threw mine away when i bought the vette back in 1990, they were all bent up. u get yer vette back yet? lets go vetting
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Not yet, but it's not a problem. I may start a 73 Camaro project...just to make some cash!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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15" Dragstar's

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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15" Dragstar's

Who makes these? Pretty sharp!
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Originally Posted by justaguy10825
15" Dragstar's

Cragar if I remember right?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by AimHigh
Cragar if I remember right?
These ones are Pacer's...
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SHADRACK
Who makes these? Pretty sharp!
I think Weld makes a very similar wheel as well, or they used to.
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