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Posted by: kdfoust Jun 21 2006, 09:18 PM

I dug an old set of Mahles out of the storage bin a couple of days ago to mount a new set of V710. The wheels were unfinished, no paint no nothing. I just couldn't picture put'in 'em on the car like that -- even for AXing. I had a couple of cans of Rustoleum flat black black and a roller pin stripper handy. I decided that all three things would go together pretty well.

A buddy of mine says "dude, that's totally NASCAR."

I say f-it: flat black, red pinstripe looks....cool.

later,
Kevin

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Posted by: kdfoust Jun 21 2006, 09:19 PM

The tools...

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Posted by: Qarl Jun 21 2006, 09:21 PM

That looks jizztastic!

Posted by: Gint Jun 21 2006, 09:27 PM

I kinda like it.

Posted by: Borderline Jun 21 2006, 09:31 PM

I think I like it! let's see them on the car!

Posted by: type47fan Jun 21 2006, 10:07 PM

Kevin, you just might be on to something here. Looks good!

Posted by: brer Jun 21 2006, 11:23 PM

I told Al Reed that i wanted a red pinstripe on the inside of the lip of my 6" fuchs, right were the black meets the anodizing... and he looked at me like i just kicked his dog.

or maybe just stepped on its tail.

Posted by: STL914 Jun 22 2006, 05:21 AM

Old school or not, I like that look!

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jun 22 2006, 06:04 AM

It's cool.
so how do you squeeze V710's on a 5.5" rim? Bet the tire guy tells you to not EVER bring those back.

one word: LOTSALUBE

Posted by: maf914 Jun 22 2006, 06:51 AM

I like the look.

If possible show us a photo with the tires mounted on the car. I'd like to see if the black wheel still looks in proportion.

A couple of years ago at Road Atlanta I saw a late model 911 that was red with all the body trim also red. It had 18" Speedline wheels which were were semi-gloss black with a red pinstripe on the rim. Very nice looking.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jun 22 2006, 07:43 AM

that is very "ratrod"...

i like it kevin!

Posted by: jr91472 Jun 22 2006, 08:21 AM

I like it. I have been considering doing something simular once I found a set of a/x wheels. To me the black wheels with black tires gives it a tough, purpose-built look. Perfect for racing!!!!

Posted by: kdfoust Jun 22 2006, 08:53 AM

QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Jun 22 2006, 05:04 AM)

It's cool.
so how do you squeeze V710's on a 5.5" rim? Bet the tire guy tells you to not EVER bring those back.

one word: LOTSALUBE

Me write check.
Big guy squeeze tire.
No problem.

Later,
Kevin

Posted by: kdfoust Jun 22 2006, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(maf914 @ Jun 22 2006, 05:51 AM)

I like the look.

If possible show us a photo with the tires mounted on the car. I'd like to see if the black wheel still looks in proportion.

A couple of years ago at Road Atlanta I saw a late model 911 that was red with all the body trim also red. It had 18" Speedline wheels which were were semi-gloss black with a red pinstripe on the rim. Very nice looking.

I'll be putting them on the car either Saturday or Sunday. I'll shot some digipix when I do. Hopefully the tire guy won't booger 'em up too much.

Later,
Kevin

Posted by: kdfoust Jun 25 2006, 09:47 PM

Here's the end result. I need to black out the bearing cap and axle nut but I like 'em. It's definately rat rod...

Later,
Kevin

Ignore the ride height here. I was test fitting some new shocks.
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Posted by: kdfoust Jun 25 2006, 09:51 PM

Last one. Pile of meats ready to go.

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Posted by: McMark Jun 25 2006, 09:52 PM

AWESOME!

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jun 25 2006, 10:01 PM

I like it. I bought a pin striping tool last year and haven't used it yet. Maybe I'll try it on Aarons car.

Elliot

Posted by: KaptKaos Jun 25 2006, 10:04 PM

I so do like that look.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jun 25 2006, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jun 25 2006, 09:01 PM)