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Posted: 9/25/07 4:50pm Message 1 of 24
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Edmond, OK - USA
Joined: 7/13/2006
Posts: 400
Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
I want some opinions on wheel treatments for my car.  Almost everyone that does not have custom wheels on their C3 have the rally(or is it rallye) or mag wheels.  I rarely see these covers.  I had the opportunity to purchase these at a good price, so I did.
What is your opinion of this type of wheel treatment ?  I have not yet decided.
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Posted: 9/25/07 5:02pm Message 2 of 24
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Greensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
Don't you dare give up those wheels for something else Tim! I don't know how to say this so I am just gonna blurt it but... the paint... the tires... the wheels..... there Freakin Sharp Bro don't change them out!!!


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Posted: 9/25/07 5:06pm Message 3 of 24
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Easton, PA - USA
Joined: 11/6/2003
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe 350 Auto.T-Tops L48,65450 miles.
 They look good. I took my stock rally wheels and painted them to match my car. I got the idea out of a Vette magazine.Bought new trim rims put them on, changed the look of the Vette completely.
 
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Posted: 9/25/07 5:12pm Message 4 of 24
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
Joined: 2/15/2007
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
As they say up here-- "Wicked Nice"


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Posted: 9/25/07 5:34pm Message 5 of 24
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I have the P02 wheel covers on my '69. Keep them...they're hard to come by in any kind of decent condition. Two years ago at Carlisle I saw a NOS set of them...the seller wanted $1800 for them!!! Good, used sets go for $600-$800.

They look good, but they are heavy and if you aren't careful, you'll bang your shins into them...been there, done that...more than once.


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Posted: 9/25/07 6:01pm Message 6 of 24
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
Joined: 8/27/2007
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
Nothing Tacky There!!!
I think they look great, like they belong there!
The word "nostalgic" comes to mind.



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Posted: 9/25/07 6:07pm Message 7 of 24
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
Joined: 1/22/2006
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
IMO, you can't get a better looking wheel. Like Gunslinger stated, a nice set of those wheel covers are rare and will only increase in value, plus they look great on your car. Thumbs%20Up


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Posted: 9/25/07 6:07pm Message 8 of 24
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Irving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
Well, you wanted opinions.............I'm sorry, but I don't like 'em. Dead  Don't beat me up at Eureka Springs...Shocked


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Posted: 9/25/07 6:49pm Message 9 of 24
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Edmond, OK - USA
Joined: 7/13/2006
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Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
I get both sides.  I like them for their rarity.  Two are in good shape and two are a little faded on the center logos.  They are originals.  I paid $100 for the set.


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Posted: 9/25/07 7:06pm Message 10 of 24
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA
Joined: 12/21/2006
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
they do look good but i kind of like the rally wheels better. who knows maybe if i had them and saw them on the car in front of me, i might feel differently. you seemed to have gotten a great deal on them. most of it is personnal choice. either way you go good luck with them.


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