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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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They look great in chrome with the vinyl stickers. I would keep them. Nice touch.
I still have a set of those vinyl stickers that I never installed on my wagon wheels. I replaced the rims instead. Looking at yours, maybe I should have kept them.
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 05:19 PM
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Did the same with min a couple yrs. ago using vinyl from templates I made. It sure does make a difference.
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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That really does change the look of the much maligned wagons. I don't particularly care for them in the silver finish, on the other hand I really don't mind, even kind of like the look of the chrome wagons on my '99 black vert. From what I understand the wagons are lighter and stronger than most of the aftermarket wheels, so that goes in their favor if accurate. I've gone back and forth about replacing them but think I'll keep them on for now, put the money in my procharger fund and it gives me the added benefit of irritating the hell out of my buddys who can't stand them! Good job on the inserts, good look, and best wishes to you!
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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That really does change the look of the much maligned wagons. I don't particularly care for them in the silver finish, on the other hand I really don't mind, even kind of like the look of the chrome wagons on my '99 black vert. From what I understand the wagons are lighter and stronger than most of the aftermarket wheels, so that goes in their favor if accurate. I've gone back and forth about replacing them but think I'll keep them on for now, put the money in my procharger fund and it gives me the added benefit of irritating the hell out of my buddys who can't stand them! Good job on the inserts, good look, and best wishes to you!
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Might look good to plasti dip the center cap black also....
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 02:49 AM
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wagon wheels are a horror, i can now die happy knowing their is a cheap easy solution to that abomination.
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by myredhead1
Very nice. Looks much better
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 06:04 AM
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I am a fan of the OE Wagonwheel Nice job with your wheels
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A miracle has happened! Great move.
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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Certainly looks good, better then new set!
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Originally Posted by Pounder
One thing about the Wagon Wheel, they are strong !!!
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