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May 20, 2007 15:33:33 GMT
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 To work on something impish, aiming for something like....  When I first say them I thought "Awesome they almost look kinda like Fuchs', but the more I look at them, they look like a yank Cragar or something. So what dya reckon? I'm tempted to go with them anyway, I reckon rechromed they might look alright. I really don't want to get sucked into the whole "OMG to pull that look off everything has to be exactly like this" sort of thinking, but at the same time, I don't want it to look silly!  |
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dugong
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May 20, 2007 15:47:24 GMT
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I know what you're saying, but they reminded me more of Firenza \ Magnum steels than anything else...
That said, they would look reet on a GTO or Biscayne.....
What's the PCD anyhoo?
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tigran
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Are these wheels too yanktigran
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May 20, 2007 15:50:02 GMT
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I thought they were cragars in the first place. They look pretty cool - dunno if them being a bit yankish is a bad thing though.
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Stiff
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May 20, 2007 15:57:45 GMT
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I like 'em. |
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May 20, 2007 16:15:47 GMT
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Yep, they look like Appliance or Cragar to me. Nice rims, I think they will look great on an Imp.
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May 20, 2007 16:20:03 GMT
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look very similar to the appliance 4 spokes mrstigma had. |
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May 20, 2007 16:34:46 GMT
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^^^^^ cos thats what they are ;D ;D ;D
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May 20, 2007 16:38:40 GMT
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Hmmmm cheers guys:  Yay from me I think |
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stinkwheel
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May 20, 2007 17:02:38 GMT
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May 20, 2007 18:00:23 GMT
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The trouble with Appliance Steel Spokes (or the Cragar equivalent) is that once the chrome starts to rust then it'll cost a fortune to put it right. Unless the chrome is perfect then personally I don't think they'd fit in with the resto-cal look.
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May 20, 2007 18:10:09 GMT
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The trouble with Appliance Steel Spokes (or the Cragar equivalent) is that once the chrome starts to rust then it'll cost a fortune to put it right. Ah, how much are you looking at for rechroming, do you know? Seeing the pictures I think I'd definately want to get them rechromed |
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May 20, 2007 18:50:06 GMT
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Wonder if a bit of black paint could come to the rescue re: naff chrome.....  Not sure if it would quite look like that in real life though! |
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May 20, 2007 19:08:10 GMT
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The only way to find out is to try it! Makes a change from minilites or steels though. Aren't imps the same stud pattern as minors? if they are you wont have any trouble selling them on if it doesn't work.
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May 20, 2007 19:12:40 GMT
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The only way to find out is to try it! Makes a change from minilites or steels though. So darn true, both bits! |
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May 20, 2007 20:21:24 GMT
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get that done now! 149/10  as for re-chrome, I wouldn't bother, get chrome powdercaot from www.aerocoat.net/ instead  |
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May 20, 2007 21:26:59 GMT
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Ooooooh cheers for the link! Any idea how much they charge? Have you used them? Might drop them a line....
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MR TIKI
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May 20, 2007 22:17:43 GMT
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I Like'um,they'll look real sharp! Try them and post the pictures;D
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Nice wheels and hard to find in a 4 spoke these days. Used to be everywhere. Try them, see what they look like, if you don;t like them, then you can sell them. A lad I know had a set of 13" rims he wanted rechroming and they were coming out like £70 a wheel. And that was a few years back.
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stealthstylz
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Are these wheels too yankstealthstylz
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Re-chroming wheels is expensive. However its still cheaper than chrome powder coating. My gf's brother got quoted £190 a wheel to do that lol.
Matt
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