11-08-2020, 11:49 AM | #1 |
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A New L@@K
I wanted to go back to the original rims on my car for a more period correct look. The old tires were dry rotted and the chrome rims were rusting in places.
I love the new look. Took it to a car show yesterday and had a lot of folks looking at the Merc. It was great to enjoy a car show again. About 100 cars, band, and food to honor a a local policeman. |
11-08-2020, 12:14 PM | #2 |
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I like it too. Well done!
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11-08-2020, 12:24 PM | #3 |
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53MERC,
I'm with you on the wheel issue. My car when I bought it with chrome rims and the way it looks now. |
11-08-2020, 12:40 PM | #4 |
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Good choice, and the added benefit being the "patina guys" will probably buy the rusty chrome rims from you!
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11-08-2020, 01:06 PM | #5 |
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11-08-2020, 02:39 PM | #6 |
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11-08-2020, 02:40 PM | #7 |
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The old 53 is sure looking good. What size tires? I've put P235-75s on my original wheels. Tight fit to install the rears but I like the look of a fat tire on these cars.
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That '51 use to belong to a friend of mine, Roger (Luckyfordguy). I always liked his '51,,,Roger still has his very nice '50 two door. .
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11-08-2020, 04:52 PM | #9 |
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It L@@KS 1@@@ times better. Those 80s wheels just look completely out of place.
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11-08-2020, 06:19 PM | #10 |
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Looks great....like the stock wheels on both cars....I have a ‘51 Tudor Deluxe that’s gonna have stock wheels.....Mark
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11-08-2020, 06:46 PM | #11 |
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Lanny,
That's the car, and I should've left it with Roger! |
11-08-2020, 11:34 PM | #12 |
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Thanks Guys. Down the road I may add the whitewalls next. Isn't Christmas coming soon? LOL
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11-08-2020, 11:44 PM | #14 | |
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I just went with the same size as what came off. There are P205 - 75's. Hoping to eventually get wide whites. These were only $63 each delivered from Wallymart. Have a great week Sir, Doug |
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11-09-2020, 03:12 PM | #15 |
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Sometimes you just can't beat/improve on the original looks of these old FoMoCo vehicles....just as they looked when they rolled off the assembly line.
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11-09-2020, 08:09 PM | #16 |
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John, you are right. They look great in stock form , but do need to be lowered a little.
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11-10-2020, 07:56 AM | #17 |
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Well, i can't bear it any longer....gotta say i love the red wheels, in fact the entire car !
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11-10-2020, 10:05 AM | #18 |
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I've never understood the attraction for lowering vehicles but a lot of people seem to like it. I prefer the stock look just the way they were when new. Not too high or too low.
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AMEN, Brother. Preach on.
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11-10-2020, 11:16 AM | #20 |
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As to lowering. As seen in the before and after pictures of my car, I put it back stock. You should of seen the "lowering blocks" on the front! What an abortion!
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