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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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I finally got my original rims back on the car with some Firestone repo redlines. I really like the look and actually having fun with them on the road. Makes the curves a little more interesting.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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....thought Redlines was a '68/'69 thing only???

...looks great with them. Used to have them on my Silver '68.
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Yeah, my 1970 should be white walls, but I got a deal on these slightly used. I could have spent $230/tire for the Goodyears, but found these for <$100 ea. I don't really know if it was a good move but I like having something close to original.
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GCCCH,
I'm a VERY original kind of guy. BUT, I like this look on your car!
WELL DONE!!!!
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looks good! and you aren't the only one.. Saw this car Sunday.

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They look good
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always loved redlines
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I got redlines too.

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Mmmm... me likey redlines...

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... would it be too much?

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Those will keep your attention on the road!
Very nice Gccch!

and I thought that you won the original set of Goodyear tires a while ago on ebay! I forget how much they went for do you remember?

Stop at the Buckingham Concours this weekend if you get the chance, some really nice cars!

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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
... would it be too much?

I don't think they're the same red
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
Those will keep your attention on the road!
Very nice Gccch!

and I thought that you won the original set of Goodyear tires a while ago on ebay! I forget how much they went for do you remember?

Stop at the Buckingham Concours this weekend if you get the chance, some really nice cars!

Save the Wave,

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Thanks, War Bonnet... yeah that set went for $645 plus shipping. Too much for old rotten rubber in my book. These were a good deal and get me part of the way there.
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Originally Posted by gccch
Hi all,
I finally got my original rims back on the car with some Firestone repo redlines. I really like the look and actually having fun with them on the road. Makes the curves a little more interesting.
my modern take on that,....



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Love the redwalls on a green car!
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
... would it be too much?
Especialy with those PO2's - "too much" is a good thing.

I could even do white walls.

-Mark.
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I think they would look great.
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Mmmm... me likey redlines...

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