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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Hey Guys and Gals,


Having a hard time deciding whether to buy new wheels or re-plate my OEM wheels.


About $550 cheaper to re-plate but really trying to decide what looks best.


Any opinions?


Close up of new style wheel on the front. OEM wheel is on the rear.


-Steven
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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1AVGUY, I just like the originals, the others are a bit open for me.


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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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Well I think the new ones look best.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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I have the chrome hornets on my '97.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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I would keep the originals on the car.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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Thanks to all for weighing in.


Really a tough decision.


I spent more time away from my business than it would cost to buy the wheels AND re-plate the originals with tires on both.


If the Hornets didn't have the Allen screw heads around the outside, I would be sold. The convex curve really ties in to the cars lines nicely.


Going for re-plate on the originals.


After the re-plate, I will decide whether to have a very cool Coventry Hornet spare or see if others that have Hornets want a deal on a matching spare.


Off to the plating shop!


Cheers!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2014 | 06:29 AM
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what is it with americans and chrome? yuck!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2014 | 06:48 AM
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Only one....has the Kitty...
 
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Old Nov 6, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kreyszig
what is it with americans and chrome? yuck!
 
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