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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Johnny Gee, Sep 22, 2024.

  1. 2devilles
    Joined: Jul 16, 2021
    Posts: 397

    2devilles
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    Cragars. Period.....it's what you want. It's what looks best. Do it.
     
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  2. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    Cha Ching! All this back and forth of should I, payed off. $200 cash back first 30 days on purchases and 15 months zero interest. Love working others money.
     
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  3. poco
    Joined: Feb 9, 2009
    Posts: 1,476

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    from oklahoma

    Steelies and small caps and no cragers, there are a lot of better looking wheels than the cragers
     
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  4. seb fontana
    Joined: Sep 1, 2005
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    seb fontana
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    from ct

    Well maybe. Cragers to me work on any car.
     
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  5. 2OLD2FAST
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    from illinois

    Aint it grand we're not all the same .
     
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  6. Cosmo49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2007
    Posts: 1,594

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    EVERY CAR ON THE ROAD HAS ALUMINUM WHEELS. Back in the day they were unique and beautiful. Steel wheels on your car with the dog dish look fantastic on your car. There, that's my opinion, one of eight billion+ here on mother earth.
    Good luck in your health.
     
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  7. Nailhead A-V8
    Joined: Jun 11, 2012
    Posts: 1,388

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    Cragars on one side ...steels on t'other save some $ and look good on both sides of the street;):p
     
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  8. 55 gasser pickup
    Joined: Dec 17, 2010
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    55 gasser pickup
    Member
    from utah

    I'm for the Cragar's.
     
  9. 55 gasser pickup
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    55 gasser pickup
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    from utah

  10. 55 gasser pickup
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    55 gasser pickup
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  11. i.rant
    Joined: Nov 23, 2009
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    1. 1940 Ford

    I didn’t get a photo of a 57 at Kalamazoo this year that was a twin of your car with caps and steelies although wider wheels and a rubber rake that was more than appealing. Had a crowd around it everytime I walked by…….. I’m attracted to the “sleeper” look.
     
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  12. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    from Downey, Ca

    Ya, it’s a very good look indeed. I believe I’ve seen a pic of that 57. For sure I’ve seen a 150 model in solid surf green done that way. However that’s a look that came later in time. I’m on the Cragar kick on the 57 because it’s a very old itch that needs scratching. Like since high school when I wanted a 57.
     
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  13. DDDenny
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    from oregon


    Yeh, Johnny is Jonesing real bad!
     
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  14. guthriesmith
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    So, when do the Cragars arrive? :cool:
     
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  15. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    from Downey, Ca

    I’ve got my order list ready (tires and lugs as well) less the rear wheels until I get references off front wheels. Just waiting on a new cc that gives me $200 cash back on purchases made in the first 30 days and 15 month to pay at 0%. Timing is everything :)
     
  16. Johnny Gee
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  18. sunbeam
    Joined: Oct 22, 2010
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    Cragars are OK in California but don't stand up well to road salt. I always look forward to your post.
     
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  19. Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    Any chrome wheel goes to hell if up keep is not done.
     
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  20. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
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    Looks way better. I have had Cragars on my off topic 66 SS396 chevelle for 11 years, zero rust problems
     
  21. Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    No rubbing thus far.
     
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  22. 69fury
    Joined: Feb 24, 2009
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    looks great! what paint code/name is that?

    -rick
     
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  23. Johnny Gee
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    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    The car was resprayed by previous owner. The color is 57 Surf Green or a close match.
     
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  24. Sharpone
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    Most excellent, love the paint color
    Dan
     
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  25. Speccie
    Joined: May 22, 2021
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    Speccie

    Looks great.
     
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  26. guthriesmith
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  27. lumpy 63
    Joined: Aug 2, 2010
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    Now that the changes have started maybe it's time for a 301 and a 4 spd?:cool:
     
  28. Jacksmith
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    Looks real good... can ya drop the nose a couple inches?
     
  29. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    from Downey, Ca

    I would have done it in a heart beat 45 years ago. These day’s, I like it as is with out lowering complications.
     
  30. Kerrynzl
    Joined: Jun 20, 2010
    Posts: 3,427

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    Don't touch the ride height. Just add a heavy front swaybar so it doesn't throw you out the window on RH corners
    And it looks really good with Cragars

    Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic is good for chrome protection [I use this on Chinesium chrome on my trailer wheels]

    I hope your health improves quickly
     
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