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Old 06-17-2022, 5:43pm   #1
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Default Finally Got My Favorite Wheels On

Had the gang over today, just helping me futz around.

One selling point on the '81 was the Cragar SS's, great looking wheel...... but......, I want my favorite C3 wheel, the rallye with the derby center cap and without the wobbly trim ring.

Yes I know, not the period correct wheel for the '81, don't care, never liked the Kelsey Hayes style aluminum wheel. Not vying for any NCRS status either, just a neat look to me.

Putting the Cragars on my buddy's '59, he wants a new look and ride. So far everyone is happy.
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They both look great!
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Those wheels look great, Norm!

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Both Corvettes look great with the new wheels.
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What did you use on the tires? They look good too.
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Hey Norm, I have the same type for my latest project.
Wonder if I should paint the Steelies to match?

Got a year or more before re-paint, something to think about.
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Both cars look good with those wheels.
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What did you use on the tires? They look good too.
Just a rag and bucket of water, sprayed a 50/50 solution of Simple Green on the tire, took several wipe downs, came out nice. I use no tire black gunk, can't stand the stuff.

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Hey Norm, I have the same type for my latest project.
Wonder if I should paint the Steelies to match?

Got a year or more before re-paint, something to think about.
I never liked color matching the steel wheel, flat black maybe, IMO, I woould stay with the original grey/silver color, compliments the wheel better.
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Thanks. I don’t like the greasy looking tire gunk either.
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I gotta admit, I was a little leery when I first saw those wheels. But now that you have them mounted, I think they look amazing on your Vette! I especially like that the wheel itself is chrome. Really pops with the dark paint... (the Cragars look great on the 58!)
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Hey Norm, kind of off topic in off topic, but whatever happened to the C4 you bought last year?

Or am I confusing you with someone else
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Hey Norm, kind of off topic in off topic, but whatever happened to the C4 you bought last year?

Or am I confusing you with someone else
Oh no, it's me. The '86 C4 is a permanent driveway ornament, does not move, won't even title and tag it. It's not a Malcolm Konner original either, that's been verified.
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The swap of wheels look great on both Vette's. I found some cleaner on one of the detailing sites which does a spectacular job on the tires. Gives them a good clean and brings the black out of the rubber. I already packed it back in Indiana. It came in the mystery box from detailers domain.
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So far everyone is happy.
Except me Norm. I'm not happy with this development.

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