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yeah for my car. Or no hubcaps, anodized drums..
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2008, 22:13:30 pm » |
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yes but they will need the right tires and that allways seems to be the difficult part with those rims in my opinion. i really like the porsche caps.
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2008, 22:23:27 pm » |
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yeah you're right, 145's up front and 165 or 185 (max) for rear. Right?
Did you get the oil pump yet, nicolas?
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Jim
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2008, 22:25:16 pm » |
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Why not go all the way and put it back at stock ride height? Either way it would look good.
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2008, 22:56:45 pm » |
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yeah you're right, 145's up front and 165 or 185 (max) for rear. Right?
Did you get the oil pump yet, nicolas?
Thanx,
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yeah or the 155 front and 185 at the back. that works also. slightly higher, but more 'right' for that look. i think Dave Rhoads car had chromies (or a different green car. not so sure) that looked good to me. but not all cars look good with them. however you have a blue car and i still believe blue is the best colour for chrome parts. so yes that can work. no pump yet. i think it will be here early next week. or there is a dog sniffing through the package for drugs at the customs. |
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2008, 23:00:45 pm » |
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yeah you're right, 145's up front and 165 or 185 (max) for rear. Right?
Did you get the oil pump yet, nicolas?
Thanx,
Jim
yeah or the 155 front and 185 at the back. that works also. slightly higher, but more 'right' for that look. i think Dave Rhoads car had chromies (or a different green car. not so sure) that looked good to me. but not all cars look good with them. however you have a blue car and i still believe blue is the best colour for chrome parts. so yes that can work. no pump yet. i think it will be here early next week. or there is a dog sniffing through the package for drugs at the customs. No sorry buddy, pump only.... no mota.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2008, 23:02:55 pm » |
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Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive.
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2008, 23:10:56 pm » |
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You know I'm a fan of that combo Jim!
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2008, 23:15:41 pm » |
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Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive.
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« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2008, 23:18:26 pm » |
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Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive.
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2008, 23:21:37 pm » |
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Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive.
I'm with Rick.......... Semi-gloss black brake drums! now your talking..........!!!  |
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« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2008, 23:25:27 pm » |
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4 1/2" for the front, 5 1/2" for the back.
I think it would look killer. Do it!!
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« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2008, 23:40:45 pm » |
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thing is, this is how I ran my car for 10 years... then bought F4 BRMs and now go full circle....  someday i will post all my old pics, millions of the car with Chromies and no cap, satin black drums. |
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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2008, 23:43:01 pm » |
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thing is, this is how I ran my car for 10 years... then bought F4 BRMs and now go full circle.... someday i will post all my old pics, millions of the car with Chromies and no cap, satin black drums. I've seen pictures of your car with chromies. it looks great that way. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2008, 23:46:27 pm » |
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2008, 23:48:38 pm » |
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LOL... and I gotta finish that,,, sorry.  |
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« Reply #17 on: February 01, 2008, 00:02:57 am » |
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LOL... and I gotta finish that,,, sorry. hahahah just busting your chops Rick.... no worries |
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« Reply #18 on: February 01, 2008, 00:18:29 am » |
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LOL... and I gotta finish that,,, sorry. We talked about that when I was visiting in may!!! You havent finished that yet??? Hahahahaahahahahahhahahaha |
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« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2008, 00:20:43 am » |
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please keep the conversation to cal-look only.........stop acting like kids now.....
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« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2008, 00:27:06 am » |
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oops I meant to post that comment in off topic |
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« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2008, 00:29:34 am » |
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I think the magnesium wide five lug 356 wheels would look good.
You shoud get those
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« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2008, 00:52:02 am » |
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I think it would look great Jim. But no hubcaps in my opinion.
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Jim Ratto
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« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2008, 00:57:41 am » |
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Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see.
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« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2008, 01:01:51 am » |
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Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see.
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« Reply #25 on: February 01, 2008, 01:50:23 am » |
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I intend to run chromies/no caps on something some day! Do it.
Or pick up a set of the old 356 wheels with alloy rims and steel centers. They only cost as much as most cars...
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« Reply #26 on: February 01, 2008, 01:54:06 am » |
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Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see.
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« Reply #27 on: February 01, 2008, 01:54:39 am » |
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Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see.
At least then everyone wont keep confusing your car with the Bergler. --louis mine runs |
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« Reply #28 on: February 01, 2008, 01:57:23 am » |
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Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see.
I have a set of 5.5 chrome 67 wheels, but they are a thousand miles from you and probably need to be replated. They came on a car I cut up a few weeks ago. If you come get them, you can have them. |
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« Reply #29 on: February 01, 2008, 01:58:05 am » |
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Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see.
I have a set of 5.5 chrome 67 wheels, but they are a thousand miles from you and probably need to be replated. They came on a car I cut up a few weeks ago. If you come get them, you can have them. how much for the dog? |
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