Need Opinions on Rims for my Classic Car
04-01-08, 06:58 PM
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As a past owner of two classic cars and member of a few classic car clubs, what you’re planning is near blasphemous to us. We believe cars that old should be restored in original condition, from wheels down to the brand of spark plugs. To do otherwise makes your invaluable car just another modded ricer. Sometimes it is difficult to find OEM parts, but eventually that’s part of the enjoyment of owning such cars. 
Changing wheels is not a big deal.
If he wants a stock look, he can always swap the stockers back on.
We have a '56 Bel Air on custom built 20s. More and more guys are
doing this "resto-mod" look here in CA. We can always put the Torque
Thrusts on for a vintage show.
04-01-08, 07:39 PM
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rims depend on the look you are goin for. I have a project el camino that i want to put on billet rims. I like Intros...clean and classy
http://www.introwheels.com/
http://www.introwheels.com/
04-01-08, 07:55 PM
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Hot rod guys would strongly disagree with you!
Changing wheels is not a big deal.
If he wants a stock look, he can always swap the stockers back on.
We have a '56 Bel Air on custom built 20s. More and more guys are
doing this "resto-mod" look here in CA. We can always put the Torque
Thrusts on for a vintage show.
Changing wheels is not a big deal.
If he wants a stock look, he can always swap the stockers back on.
We have a '56 Bel Air on custom built 20s. More and more guys are
doing this "resto-mod" look here in CA. We can always put the Torque
Thrusts on for a vintage show.
I'm always staring at Darrin's when I go to West End for an alignment...
04-02-08, 03:25 PM
#19
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That Belair is hot as hell. There are lots of people that are hatin on the big rims but everyone on here didnt like the rims on my lex and I did so who cares. Let the haters hate cuz thats what they do.
Its all about personal style and opinion. I just got the rims today actually. Cant wait to see my project finally getting off the ground. should have it in about 1-2 weeks. Probably two but I'm in no rush.
Its all about personal style and opinion. I just got the rims today actually. Cant wait to see my project finally getting off the ground. should have it in about 1-2 weeks. Probably two but I'm in no rush.
04-08-08, 11:03 AM
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Did a dryfit of the rims the other day ans thought that I'd share a pic. Cant want for it to be primed. Who would paint their car pink???
I think that the rims flow nicely with the car. Cant wait to get it back. got another week or two. Guy has been politicin a little. What do you guys think?
I think that the rims flow nicely with the car. Cant wait to get it back. got another week or two. Guy has been politicin a little. What do you guys think?
04-08-08, 11:31 AM
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Did a dryfit of the rims the other day ans thought that I'd share a pic. Cant want for it to be primed. Who would paint their car pink???
I think that the rims flow nicely with the car. Cant wait to get it back. got another week or two. Guy has been politicin a little. What do you guys think?
I think that the rims flow nicely with the car. Cant wait to get it back. got another week or two. Guy has been politicin a little. What do you guys think?
Drive that car in Midtown Manhattan and watch heads turn.. Very unique B!
04-08-08, 12:21 PM
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really wish that it wasnt that pinkish color. The paint job isnt even that bad but theres no way I can keep it like that. No feathers in my hat...ya dig
04-08-08, 12:27 PM
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Cool car to grab. Love the big body stuff!
I'm helping a friend equip his C4 driveline '62 Corvette with
18x8 18x9 Schott "Velocity" wheels. He needs custom offsets due
to the wide track of the C4 Corvette driveline and limited space
of the '62s smallish wheel wells.
I could see the Axiom, G5 or Velocity on your new rig any day!
I'm helping a friend equip his C4 driveline '62 Corvette with
18x8 18x9 Schott "Velocity" wheels. He needs custom offsets due
to the wide track of the C4 Corvette driveline and limited space
of the '62s smallish wheel wells.
I could see the Axiom, G5 or Velocity on your new rig any day!
04-08-08, 03:59 PM
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Bigbea, that car is mean! 
I have to see more pics when it is all said and done. I am glad you went with those wheels, I think it looks perfect. None like it, but the attention of an exotic without the price! 
I have to see more pics when it is all said and done. I am glad you went with those wheels, I think it looks perfect. None like it, but the attention of an exotic without the price!
04-09-08, 03:23 PM
#25
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I'll definately post pics up when I get it sprayed. Really cant wait. Going to paint it before next spring. Probably black but the wife keeps on tellin me candy apple green.
04-10-08, 01:00 PM
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Being primered black right this minute. Cant believe I bought a pink car either. Gotta really see the vision first. I'm possibly thinkin air when I get it painted next year but not sure how much I wanna dump into it.
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