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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Just ordered a set of CCW Classics for the vert. 10x18 and 11.5x18. Should look nasty on the vert.



Just kidding about the divorce. My sainted wife is used to this - and worse - kind of thing from me.

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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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she knows where your money is being spent!
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Can't wait to see them. What tires are you going to use?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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I just installed AR headers and the 4.10 rear end is next fortunately I too have an understanding spouse...
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Looking forward to seeing that setup...
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Damn I thought if you were going to sell the car I would take your hood
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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for that sized tires,rims did you have to modify the brake scoops/tubes? remove them? any clearance issues?
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Originally Posted by Zenak
for that sized tires,rims did you have to modify the brake scoops/tubes? remove them? any clearance issues?
The answer is a definitive - maybe.
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Congrat!!!
Black centers?

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Damn I thought if you were going to sell the car I would take your hood
I'll take the headlights you currenltly have
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Congrat!!!
Black centers?
Yupper - black centers/polished cap.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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damn! I was wondering how much you wanted for the golf cart!!!

JK. congrats on the new wheels. They'll look awesome.
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[QUOTE=jbondfl;1560551073]damn! I was wondering how much you wanted for the golf cart!!!

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That's my DD.
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congrats!!

hope the double din setup doesnt push her over the edge though!!
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Cool Kev!!!

You have the pillar gauges done?

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I was just wandering if your wife has a single sister?
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
Just ordered a set of CCW Classics for the vert. 10x18 and 11.5x18. Should look nasty on the vert.



Just kidding about the divorce. My sainted wife is used to this - and worse - kind of thing from me.

Like my wife says about my mods, "At least I know where you are at and what you are doing"
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