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04-19-2017, 01:43 PM | #21 |
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Re: Green Wheels, Really???
ALL BLACK, Minerva had RED 19's, I HATED them, but gradually lurned to LOVE them! Sorta' like an UGLY BABY---LOL
Chief sed, "I found you in a hollow STUMP in the WOODS & took you home to Mamma, you were SO UGLY"!!---Mamma sed, "Maybe he'll grow out of it??? BUT, Baby, look at me NOW---LOL Bill Handsome
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04-19-2017, 02:34 PM | #22 |
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I played around with green wheels for a couple years, just because the green wheels came with a set of tires I bought, but went back to the beige color when I got my 19" radials. I like them much better now.
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04-19-2017, 02:47 PM | #23 |
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I agree Carl...the straw looks much better.
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04-19-2017, 03:17 PM | #24 |
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The green wheel color that the Ford Motor Company used in the early '30's, was originally named for it's color - "Baby Shit Green".
However, the name "Baby Shit Green" was seen by some to be 'off putting', so the boys over at the Marketing and Sales Division quickly over-ruled the original name and renamed it to something that would be more appealing. Hence the name we now all now it by: "Apple Green" - so much more 'user friendly'. But I think the image of the initial description still fits the color. Luckily both my taste and my opinions (as my wife is fond of saying) "Ain't worth shit ! " So by all means - if you like it - wear it proudly ! |
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04-19-2017, 04:43 PM | #27 | |
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Judging by rear rims in the second picture, you made the change from green to beige gradually. One wheel at a time or two? David Serrano |
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04-19-2017, 05:06 PM | #28 |
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04-19-2017, 07:41 PM | #29 |
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Cute little babies don't have shit. Cute little babies have Poop.
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04-19-2017, 09:34 PM | #30 |
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Jason in TX, that is one sweet A. I love the planes behind it also, very cool.( been to Wright- Patterson museum many times )
I might just paint up two and see how she looks. Straw was an original color on the P/U and is choice number 2. Before I powder coat the wheels, I'll use a spray can. The whites will stay until after my wife's 69 resto-mod Camaro is done. The Maroon (brown to me) stays until after I'm gone. Thanks all, some very nice cars out there. I still love the green what ever it's called. Cheers |
04-20-2017, 12:11 AM | #31 |
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Actually, I just kept switching things around -- using tires that still had tread on them until I was able to get my new radials along with newly powder coated wheels. Sold the green ones when I got everything put together. Still have the black ones.
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04-20-2017, 03:33 AM | #32 |
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Bill "I've known 3 of the cars' OWNERS."
Was one of them Ed & Allison Christopher?
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04-20-2017, 10:31 AM | #33 |
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04-20-2017, 10:44 AM | #34 |
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Really ???? My 31 Tudor came with Appxxx Grxxx! I can't even repeat it. Embarrassed to drove it. Now a beautiful black with the blackwall Firestones.
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04-20-2017, 02:51 PM | #36 |
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I had the wheels sandblasted, $100 for 5 wheels
Man,they want that for 1 wheel in NJ! |
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04-20-2017, 08:19 PM | #38 |
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That's nuttin....my guy did six out the door and it was free!!!
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I got my AA frame sandblasted, 6 rims 8 lockrings, replacement AA front crossmember blasted, and some welding done on the frame for $300....
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