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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
In addition to FS'ers, you may think about rocker rails ... It's a good combo IMHO. Hope this helps.
http://imageevent.com/myvettedream/m...=0&w=4&s=0&z=2
Ordered those as well.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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Those look really easy to make, if I could find the source for the wheels I'd make some myself.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Blueyednd
It curves upward, just a bit out of focus...
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 01Pewter
The wheels in this picture look as good as new.
Mine are all chewed-up from the curb infront of my home.
I bet Andy would sell you just the wheels if yours are worn down...hes that kind of a guy...he is all real...
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Yello95
I bet Andy would sell you just the wheels if yours are worn down...hes that kind of a guy...he is all real...
The wheels are well used.
The rails look as good as new.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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How can you get a lifting puck inside if the rails are installed?
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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Here's a phot of the result of not having "Frame Savers"
$2K-3K repair)
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettman 1
Here's a phot of the result of not having "Frame Savers"
$2K-3K repair)
OUCH!
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Originally Posted by Rob4092xx
How can you get a lifting puck inside if the rails are installed?

You do not need the pucks if you have the rails...thats another good thing about having the rails...no more pucks...you can put the jack against(under) the rails and you won't crunch the rocker panels...
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Yello95
You do not need the pucks if you have the rails...
That's what I've been told.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Yello95
You do not need the pucks if you have the rails...


It is on Andys website.
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