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Alluminum Wheels

Posted: 5/7/02 8:38am Message 1 of 17
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 Stingray Orange Flame with Black Interior
Hey people I'm looking for a set of alluminum wheels for my 76', should I go with a catalogs set or should I wait for Carlise to see what I can Find? |headscratch| I really want these to be perfect in apperance wint no flaws. Also any ideas as what kind of rubber should go with them, I still have the original rubber on mine and I want to save them for shows (only 4200 Miles on them) plus I really don't feel secure driving long distance with them. Any suggestions would help,Thanks. Mike |thumb|


|B|1976 L-48 Orange Flame |/B||EM|m19lynch@aol.com |/EM|

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Posted: 5/7/02 8:54am Message 2 of 17
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Mike, perfect with no flaws? Boy you are ambitious. If you don't mind a little work, you can get a used set and clean them up with sandpaper and they will look great. thanks what I did, they're not perfect, but look great at shows and when cruising.


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Posted: 5/7/02 6:22pm Message 3 of 17
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Hey Mike!

Nice job on the resized sig image. |thumb| If you haven't done so already, check the eBay auctions for wheels. I've seen a few sets out there recently. Looking in the Completed Items can give you an idea of the prices that have been paid as well.


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Posted: 5/8/02 8:03am Message 4 of 17
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You have my attention about sanding aluminum wheels. My 78 wheels have a lot of black spots in the cutouts near the hub. It's a real pain to polish and the results are poor. Just how do you sand the wheels without damaging them.


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Posted: 5/8/02 10:02am Message 5 of 17
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 Stingray Orange Flame with Black Interior
Yes 82dukman. I'd be interested to know how to properly sand the rims incase I find a used set in need |headscratch|


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Posted: 5/8/02 8:11pm Message 6 of 17
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B.F. GOODRICH T/A's handle well and are long lasting as far as wear goes.

They look great on C-3's

Rick |cool|


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Posted: 5/9/02 12:17am Message 7 of 17
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|QUOTE|mines orange said: Yes 82dukman. I'd be interested to know how to properly sand the rims incase I find a used set in need |headscratch||/QUOTE|

mike, if it is OK, I would rather send you an email at what is listed in your profile. It is a little lengthy and don't want to take up a lot of room on the thread. Let me know
Chris


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Posted: 5/9/02 7:32am Message 8 of 17
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 Stingray Orange Flame with Black Interior
Sure, that's fine 82dukman. Hey Rick I like the Orange Vet. I'm hoping to have a set of alluminum wheels soon and the BF Goodrich tires sound good |thumb|


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Posted: 5/9/02 7:41am Message 9 of 17
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Vette(s): 1972 Ontario Orange Coupe
Mike,

Hi |attn| from another Orange Vette....with Alum wheels. |cool|

I am trying to decide on which new tires to get....Goodyear or BFG's.....|blinkyeyes|


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Posted: 5/13/02 3:17pm Message 10 of 17
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 Stingray Orange Flame with Black Interior
I think either or is good, I,m having a hard time locating the BF's |headscratch|
P.S. NICE WHEELS |thumb|


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