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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Hey Guy's,
I just finish putting a new set of wheels&tires on my 84
this time I put 18X91/2 all around, also I illuminated the
side grills!
Tell me what you all think? Be kind



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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Very cool
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Nice, Very Nice!
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Wheels look super.
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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wheels look great! Did you have to use spacers on them or are they just a bolt on and go?
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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198T7VETTE,
This were Bolt and Go!!
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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those look gooood!
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Can I get some daytime side shots? I would love to see where the tires sit in the wheelwell.
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Great choice
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Very nice
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Good looking wheels.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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They look awsome. I am looking for wheels for my '84. Very timely photos.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Nice choice!
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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rims look good. not a fan of the light or spoiler but thats why its not my car. good pick on rims though
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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WOW the wheels look great..

Where did you get them? Price etc....
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Hot looking wheels.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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6 Spoke wheels look great,
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The wheels look fabulous. i'm just not a fan of bolts, or rivets, or dimples when it comes to time to polish.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Looks great
just got my ruffs on as well. went with 18front 19 rear
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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While I'm not fond of the fake-three-piece look, those have a nice dish.
The neons in the gills can go, though.


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