Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

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Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

July 15, 2007, 11:08:27 PM

Just so people understand what I had to work with, these will explain the condition of my wheels if I make it to Cat Jam:
(click on thumbnail to open scaled-down picture, then click again for larger size)

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #1 – July 20, 2007, 01:12:10 AM

Is anyone unable to view or open these thumbnails?

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #2 – July 20, 2007, 01:37:53 AM

working on my end

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #3 – July 20, 2007, 10:05:19 AM

That's not too bad.A lot of elbow grease,wet or dry sanpaper (600 to 2000),a bucket of water and some polish and you're good.Perhaps a new coat of color for the middle.I've seen a lot worse that have come out looking great.

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #4 – July 20, 2007, 11:55:09 AM

That allot of work Carl. Nice job! You bringing that one to CatJam this year?

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #5 – July 20, 2007, 01:07:58 PM

those could probably look a lot better if they were media blasted and redone.

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #6 – July 23, 2007, 10:18:27 PM

Quote from: turboranger91;162150

those could probably look a lot better if they were media blasted and redone.

Yes, they could but that would cost more money than it's worth. I got these wheels and new tires dirt cheap and the goal with this car is minimal money spent.

A brief history to explain the "rescue"
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=5706

And since it's not one of my preferred types of Cougars, I don't want to sink a lot of money into it. I just want to keep it in decent shape and keep it away from the crusher.

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #7 – July 24, 2007, 01:24:10 PM

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I just want to keep it in decent shape and keep it away from the crusher.

Cool, so eventualy, in a couple years or so, you can bring to CatJam for me to buy it and add to my 4 eyed cat collection. Sweet. I love you man.:D

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #8 – July 24, 2007, 05:40:47 PM

Quote from: Cougars 2 go;162953

And since it's not one of my preferred types of Cougars

*GASP*:eek:

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #9 – July 24, 2007, 10:53:25 PM

Those look kinda familiar. :D

These were OEM Saleen wheels, off an '86 I think. These were on my long-gone Mustang when I bought it. I drove it like this for a month, until I saw a red Saleen with three gold mesh wheels, and one white 5-spoke Saleen wheel.

I asked the guy why he was driving it that way, he said he had destroyed one of his original wheels and needed a replacement. I said I had a whole set on my car, and he said HOW MUCH? I told him what I thought was a fair price, he agreed, and bought them - for as much as I paid for the whole car. :D

In short, I love these wheels now.

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #10 – July 24, 2007, 11:05:00 PM

Quote from: cougrrr302;163126

*GASP*:eek:

Unfortunately, I can't spend money on all of them so I have to draw the line somewhere.

Quote from: 46Tbird;163223

Those look kinda familiar. :D

These were OEM Saleen wheels, off an '86 I think.

Mine are 16" 4-lug though. Did Saleens come with 4 or 5-lug?

Sneak peak Cat Jam my wheels' condition

Reply #11 – July 24, 2007, 11:27:26 PM

They were all 5lug as far as I know.

Mine were 16x7 up front and 16x8 in the rear.