I was watching "Wheeler Dealer" last night. They picked up a 67 bus. it had black wall tires and black rims with chrome lug nuts. I thought it looked pretty good.
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Picked up the sandblasted wheels tonight:
This one must have had some water in it!
Also needs some new clips.
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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The 2 tone rim treatment originally was appealing. The more we look at it and think about the understated custom look we are after we are leaning toward a single color for the rims. The 2 tone looks very busy the more we look at it. For the existing white paint scheme we are planing black wheels and black wall tires (cause we are on a budget) with the stock baby moon style caps. If that is too boring we may paint the outer surfaces white or buy new trim rings that will cover the wheels almost entirely. When the body is redone and painted green we will decide on a final paint scheme for the wheels.
Trim rings that we are considering (what we have is very beat up):
Thanks again to everyone for the input and example pictures.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Originally posted by yellomalibu View PostThose trim rings... they look a lot like spray painted silver wheels... couple cans of silver wheel paint, couple cans of a clear that is compatible, and you've got a clean set of wheels that you didn't have to spend a bunch of money on.
Just sayin'.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Messed with some stuff today. Glove box install:
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Had to remove the wiper setup on the left before we could install the new glove box as the motor on it was in the same space needed for the box. The unit on the right was scored from the same car we got the seats from. I need to send the motor in for 12v conversion.
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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We removed the extra stuff off the bumpers and cleaned them up a bit. We like the new look. Before:
After:
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Rear Before:
After:
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Adjusted the front plate mount (hanging below the bumper instead of above) and added a plate:
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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We have been planning Java Green which is a stock 1965 color. This weekend the boss and I were talking and it turns out she is not attached to a stock color. She has always been a huge fan of lime green. How do you think the value of a car like this changes (plus or minus) if we go with this color over a stock shade? We would probably do a black top and interior with this color.
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Java Green for comparison:
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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I am a fan of subtle....do not know how it would affect resale...you would have to find the right person to buy it in that color....it would be easier to sell (IMO) in a more original color....If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue
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