Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop

[CC69Rat]

I could do Coys, or $2800 for some Intros .. but, I'm planning to flog this truck a little. The first time it goes to Goodguys, there are some cones in the plans. Do you really drive in the rain with $3k billets? I know, we've talked about it before. I'm just trying to weigh every option. This sype of wheel would definitely bring the old truck into the present time period. Yeah, the wheels really look better on a Corvette or M3 or something .. but take a look at this one. I saw this truck at Nashville GG and it's really saying something man. This truck just has a look about it. I wouldn't do ALL flat black, but on this truck it works (for me)

http://www.motortopia.com/streettruc.../pch-c-10-408/

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=488990&page=2
Post 32 ..

And, .. page #3. I talked myself out of it. AAAAgghh!!

[big_al_71]

[QUOTE=CC69Rat;5574807]I could do Coys, or $2800 for some Intros .. but, I'm planning to flog this truck a little. The first time it goes to Goodguys, there are some cones in the plans. Do you really drive in the rain with $3k billets? QUOTE]



<<< Has 3k dollar billet wheels and have driven in the rain Nothing happens you wash them and dry them



Make sure that you make the right descision God knows
i have been thru three sets of wheel till I finally bought what I should of bought right from the begininng. My biggest hurdle was getting over the fact of spending 3k on wheels.

[original-71]

my buddy had the 227's on his 84 and it did look good then he upgraded to some Raceline's and you can see the big difference in the paint, it really shines alot more IMO

[knomadd]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Chad just my opinion since this truck is going to be a daily driver for you, I wouldn't put billets on it unless you really feel like polishing alot.

Originally Posted by big_al_71

<<< Has 3k dollar billet wheels and have driven in the rain Nothing happens you wash them and dry them

Make sure that you make the right descision God knows
i have been thru three sets of wheel till I finally bought what I should of bought right from the begininng. My biggest hurdle was getting over the fact of spending 3k on wheels.

I have billets on my GTO that doesn't see a lot of rain. However, if you get caught driving when it starts to rain, you'll want to wash and dry them quickly. I've had my billets for 11+ years and they were polished at least three times a year for a couple of years and now I'm lucky if I do it once a year. It's a PITA and time consuming. I'd rather have them chromed than polish them all the time. Even polished, they don't shine like they did new. Brake dust, road grime, etc. from normal driving will increase the scratch potential. Heck, just washing and drying them will put fine scratches or swirls in it. You have to be very meticulous with them if you want them to keep their mirror-like shine.

If it was my daily, I wouldn't buy billets. Maybe I'm just lazy.