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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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After seeing post by PGann, I thought I'd show my version of wagon wheel treatment.

















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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Those are THE best looking wagons I have ever seen!! What did you use?
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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That looks great!
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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I like the different look on those wagons
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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I think we need more info !!!!

those look great

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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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Absolutely love it.

Instructions and $ spent pls.

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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Those are THE best looking wagons I have ever seen!! What did you use?

Can that be done to chrome wagons??
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Are those vinyl inserts? Looks good, changes the wheel dramatically. Try this on your center caps
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Originally Posted by 5150time
Those are THE best looking wagons I have ever seen!!


Amazing difference
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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If he doesn't let us in on this soon... I'm gonna have to go get the electrical tape!!!!
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Stonecutter908
Absolutely love it.

Instructions and $ spent pls.

I'm a little reluctant to reply because it was just a test to see how it would look.

Here goes. COST: Maybe $.75

INSTRUCTIONS: I merely created the desired shape by pressing a piece of paper on the spoke to get a rough shape. I then cut the paper to fit. Next, I went around the shape with a magic marker to define the edges and then I scanned it. From there I used a graphic program to create the shape, duplicated the shape ten times for the rear and ten times for the front (different size wheels) and printed it on clear label sheets in black. Sprayed with Matte Finish to make it water proof. Cut the individual pieces just outside the black area (since it was printed on clear label sheets.) Then just peel and stick. It is not vinyl, so it is not totally permanent. When I find the proper material, I will make them again. Hope this made sense.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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I'm thinking you can make some $$$ selling these!

Again, they look great! And thanks for the info.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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Seeing this makes me ask one question: Why on earth didn't the General make them look like this in the first place? Those wheels look great!
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That is a nice look!! Very creative.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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I've been on the Forum since 01 and never fail to be surprised and impressed by the creativity of some owners. Great work!
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Originally Posted by RandW
Are those vinyl inserts? Looks good, changes the wheel dramatically. Try this on your center caps
I'll do it. The would set wheels off nicely. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Nice work.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Excellent idea...great dyi/creativity....I'll be trying that approach to mine once spring gets here. I'll also bet someone swipes your idea and starts selling the "wagon fix".

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Impressive, very creative! I work next door to a sign shop, does all the lettering for our trucks. I'll find out what something like that would cost and how much un-cut material is, if you'd like. Again, the creative minds around here is astounding.
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