My New Wheels
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My New Wheels
First off, Thanks to Bob at House of Wheels! 
I finally had a chance to get the new wheels mounted up today. Please disregard the "stance" of the car in the pics. I literally had just pulled in from the tire shop and the 4 wagon wheels are still in the back. 
The fit and finish on these machined Z's is outstanding. They all balanced perfectly and were very true on the machine. Unfortunately, one of them got rashed in the mounting process but the shop is going to replace it for me. Anyway, I'm extremely happy with the new look. Here is the result of a day of detailing and Zaino on Sunday with the new wheels on today.
Paul
I finally had a chance to get the new wheels mounted up today. Please disregard the "stance" of the car in the pics. I literally had just pulled in from the tire shop and the 4 wagon wheels are still in the back. The fit and finish on these machined Z's is outstanding. They all balanced perfectly and were very true on the machine. Unfortunately, one of them got rashed in the mounting process but the shop is going to replace it for me. Anyway, I'm extremely happy with the new look. Here is the result of a day of detailing and Zaino on Sunday with the new wheels on today.Paul
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I always looked to you, Paul as one of the die-hards when it came to wagon wheels.....what am I to do now? 
I'm kidding - makes the car look totally different - and GREAT!
I'm kidding - makes the car look totally different - and GREAT!
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I always looked to you, Paul as one of the die-hards when it came to wagon wheels.....what am I to do now?
I'm kidding - makes the car look totally different - and GREAT!
I'm kidding - makes the car look totally different - and GREAT!
Don't worry. I still have them! I may go back. I can't seem to part with anything. I figure if anyone want's a complete stock early '97 I'll be ready with all the original parts in the attic 
Paul
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Originally Posted by USARMYTTT
Lookin good Paul!!! Ok, what's next????
Todd,You know, I'm not sure. I'm thinking about tinted, thinking about lowering, but probably drilled and slotted rotors.
Of course there's the red and black I'd like to do on my seats and I'd love a custom painted hoodliner. 
p.s. You going to Bowling Green for Labor Day?
