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Old 3rd-November-2009, 01:29 PM   #1
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Whatta ya think? And Thanks to everyone!!

Got the new Cragars installed yesterday. 15x7 front with 4.5" backspace, 15x8 rear with 4.5" backspace. Evened out the look by the additional BS on the front and I think the black goes nice with the over theme of the car.

Like the new look or not as always love to hear from you guys!!

Still details need worked on- interior is partial, coupla wiring bugs, paint needs buffed out more, etc. But I got time now that she's home again.

Thanks to every one here who contributed parts, know how and support on bringing her back from the ashes, quite literally!!
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Old 3rd-November-2009, 01:37 PM   #2
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Thats one hot nova you've got going on there!
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Old 3rd-November-2009, 02:50 PM   #3
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Mike, really digging the new rims are they new or were they the original Cragars from the 60's or 70's?
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Looks great Mike. Hows she run?
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I like it. Makes me think about painting my Pontiac Rally II's all black in the middle. Then it wouldn't get so dirty driving all over the place!!!

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Old 3rd-November-2009, 05:39 PM   #6
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Makes me want to go gunmetal against my red car, love the new look.
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Old 3rd-November-2009, 06:40 PM   #8
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Mike, really digging the new rims are they new or were they the original Cragars from the 60's or 70's?
They are new for this year was my understanding. Same basic design as the S/S but unpolished and blacked out center spokes.
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Old 3rd-November-2009, 08:49 PM   #9
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The new wheels are looking great!
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Old 3rd-November-2009, 09:54 PM   #10
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Nice to see it fixed, like the wheels but the bumps (JMO) looked better body color, always liked the 4rth gens.
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Old 4th-November-2009, 07:46 AM   #11
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looking good. i like the wheels the black centers it goes great with the whole car.looks like they did a good job bringing it back to life. now get out and drive the wheels off making up for lost time.
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Old 4th-November-2009, 09:34 AM   #12
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Nice to see it fixed, like the wheels but the bumps (JMO) looked better body color, always liked the 4rth gens.
That was a decision that took time to make. Wasnt sure if I wanted to blackout the hood and color the bumpers again, or just black out the front bumper and color the rear which may have looked better.

Overall Im happy though with the decision.
Not to say it wont get changed in the future
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