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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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any one ever see these on a vette?
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/3413367627.html
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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Lol ... those are horrible !
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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claims 14x8 for a 70's vette
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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If they were cleaned up, they wouldn't look bad at all. I can imagine them on a black car. The gold would offset that really well.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Even if they were 15" x 8"s i wouldn't want em on my car!
I've never cared for that style wheel period , but hey ... to each his own!
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Maybe from an Astro Van? That's what's coming to mind.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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American turbine wheels.... aftermarket.

how I know this useless bit of information? my dad was sooooooo excited in the early 70s when he bought a set for his 75 el camino. Until I saw that picture, I'd successfully repressed that entire episode... thanks Alaskaman

that said, there's 80 worth of aluminum scrap there
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