What would you do?
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Instructor
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What would you do?
Guys, just replaced my factory aluminum rims with a set of chrome
plated Alum. that i bought from Willcox. I now have 4 rims with tires and correct caps sitting in the corner.they are the originals that came with the car[1979].Would you save them, sell them, trade them?
What would they be worth . tires are excellent but old. Thanks
plated Alum. that i bought from Willcox. I now have 4 rims with tires and correct caps sitting in the corner.they are the originals that came with the car[1979].Would you save them, sell them, trade them?
What would they be worth . tires are excellent but old. Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I am doing the same thing soon....new tires and rims and removing the stock 74 wheels. They are going in the basement and will be shrink wrapped and saved for another day.
I would keep them if you have the space to store them.
I would keep them if you have the space to store them.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Near Round Top (pop. 90) Texas
Guys, just replaced my factory aluminum rims with a set of chrome
plated Alum. that i bought from Willcox. I now have 4 rims with tires and correct caps sitting in the corner.they are the originals that came with the car[1979].Would you save them, sell them, trade them?
What would they be worth . tires are excellent but old. Thanks
plated Alum. that i bought from Willcox. I now have 4 rims with tires and correct caps sitting in the corner.they are the originals that came with the car[1979].Would you save them, sell them, trade them?
What would they be worth . tires are excellent but old. Thanks
throw out your alluminum polish,
buy some chrome polish.
As long as you have the old wheels, you will second guess your decision to change every time some purist makes a comment about your beautiful chrome wheels not being as good as your pitted, oxidized, hard to keep polished, alluminum wheels.
OR
Sell your chrome wheels to me, I would LOVE to have them!!!!
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Joined: Jul 2000
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From: About 1100 miles from where I call home.
I think the key is, is the rest of the car original? (or can be returned to original?) I can't really tell in your avatar if there's modifications. If the motor and paint are right and the car could be easily returned to correct, you absolutely, definitely should keep the original wheels.
The few bucks you get for them won't be worth it.
The few bucks you get for them won't be worth it.
Instructor
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From: Illinois
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I would dismount the tires and store the rims. The tires are not going to be any good after sitting and the rims themselves won't take up that much room. If you get rid of the rims, my guess someday you will wish you had them back. my 2 cents
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
I went to TT-D's and Michelin XGT's 3 years ago but still have my rallies and BFG-TA's stacked up in the corner of the garage. I have contemplated selling them but recently have been in market for beater a Chevelle to fix up so will keep them around. i have NOT contemplated putting them back on the Vette as the driving improvement of the new is measurable..at least to me.
Even though my car is NOM and will never be NCRS I have kept all of the original parts I have removed, Manifolds, Valve Covers etc...if the car is ever sold the parts go with 
I agree with keeping the rims. Maybe I am just sentimental, but I hate to see a car lose its original parts. Has nothing to do with preserving value.
Even though my car is NOM and will never be NCRS I have kept all of the original parts I have removed, Manifolds, Valve Covers etc...if the car is ever sold the parts go with
Last edited by CheezMoe; Jul 28, 2009 at 04:52 PM.