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shredtherad
post Aug 11 2022, 08:03 AM
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I spent some time and stripped the pain on the original steel wheels and repainted them.
I finally finished up last night and got out for a quick spin.

What do you think?

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post Aug 11 2022, 08:07 AM
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Fantastic! Those caps go perfectly with the chrome bumpers.
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post Aug 11 2022, 08:14 AM
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Steelies are a great look. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 11 2022, 08:23 AM
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I like steelies but the chrome caps remind me too much of a vw beetle. It’s my problem, not yours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Look great!
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post Aug 11 2022, 09:06 AM
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love the steelies but loose the hubcaps and drop the front end a tad.
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post Aug 11 2022, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE(shredtherad @ Aug 11 2022, 06:03 AM) *

I spent some time and stripped the pain on the original steel wheels and repainted them.
I finally finished up last night and got out for a quick spin.

What do you think?

Beautiful original goodness! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Aug 11 2022, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE(Jamie @ Aug 11 2022, 08:29 AM) *
Beautiful original goodness! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Aug 11 2022, 09:46 AM
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Looks great....

Just add jack point covers to rockers and call it a day...job well done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I'd drive this beauty with a smile (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Aug 11 2022, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE(jrblackbox @ Aug 11 2022, 09:06 AM) *

love the steelies but loose the hubcaps and drop the front end a tad.


@jrblackbox
I do like the look of the non-capped steels. Any bigger photos of your car? Also, what do you think about the front end? Drop a little? I tend to agree.

CT
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post Aug 11 2022, 10:58 AM
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That look is what drew me to 914s over 40 years ago. Raw, simplistic, uncluttered, no-nonsense fun. Makes my heart pound even now, I find it refreshing.
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post Aug 11 2022, 11:23 AM
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Those wheels look great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Really love the profile pic. Not everyone seems to be a fan of luggage racks, but it really adds a nice extra touch to the classy look of the car.

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post Aug 11 2022, 11:55 AM
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Those wheels look great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Really love the profile pic. Not everyone seems to be a fan of luggage racks, but it really adds a nice extra touch to the classy look of the car.

Dan


I am not a fan of the luggage rack but it came on the car so leaving it for now…
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post Aug 11 2022, 11:59 AM
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Looks awesome! I really like steelies.
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Looks like it’s just rolled off the dealer lot circa 1970!
Looks great!
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QUOTE(shredtherad @ Aug 11 2022, 10:03 AM) *

I spent some time and stripped the pain on the original steel wheels and repainted them.
I finally finished up last night and got out for a quick spin.

What do you think?



beautiful!! i really like the white/black combo with the black porsche lettering too!

its a winner for sure!
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QUOTE(shredtherad @ Aug 11 2022, 10:03 AM) *

I spent some time and stripped the pain on the original steel wheels and repainted them.
I finally finished up last night and got out for a quick spin.

What do you think?



beautiful!! i really like the white/black combo with the black porsche lettering too!

its a winner for sure!
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post Aug 11 2022, 01:38 PM
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Very sharp...
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you picked up an outstanding car when you bought it.

now its even better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 15 2022, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(shredtherad @ Aug 11 2022, 10:03 AM) *

I spent some time and stripped the pain on the original steel wheels and repainted them.
I finally finished up last night and got out for a quick spin.

What do you think?

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Looks great. What was your process for refinishing them? What paint did you use?
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