The Best Looking Wheel Ever Is Now On My Car!

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  1. Matterick

    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    still have to do some finally fitting and get the lug nuts but it looks like it'll fit... Nothing out there better than Cragar S/S! :thumbs2:

    what a difference it made... $45 well spent i must say! :D

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  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    the s/s does look nice but it's not the best looking wheel out there....

    ...the Cobra R is :p
     
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  3. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I like the one on the front better. J/K:dancing:
     
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    i love cragars....crazy thing is to me they look best on COMET GT'S 71-72 ....I LIKE MAGNUM 500 ON MAVERICKS....BUT URS LOOKS GOOD!
     
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    whisky Whisky

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    $45.00...? Sheesh... with or without tires that's pretty cheap... if they're as polished up close as they seem to be in the pic. Just don't buy the cheap chrome lug nuts... they rust out fast esp. when you nick them with a tire wrench.

    The wheels look pretty nice sitting on the ground... imagine they'll look even better on the car... (y)
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    PLEASE!!!! Go buy a real floor jack. They are cheap.....and changing tires with the trunk jack is just plain dangerous.
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Looks good and for 45 bucks they look Greaaaat!!!
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    I'm not that fond of those wheels. They are hit and miss on vehicles.
    But they do look nice on your ride.

    As for a floorjack, I say use it if you have 2, but atleast invest in a set of jackstands FIRST.
    Then get a good jack.

    A good quality jackstand could save your life, where as a top quality jack has a better chance of failing than a jackstand does.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Yep! Crager S/S mag wheels look good on any old car. Really makes them pop. I have a set on my 4dr Comet. What a difference. Looks good on your car also.....
    Don't you love it when you can find a deal?
     
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    that car has come a long way here in the last litle bit... keep it up! it looks great!

    and i agree with Craig, those jacks are dangerous. spring for a $60 floor jack at ur local parts house (most carry them for about that amount)
     
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    Popbumper PINTO unashamed

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    To me personally (yah, that holds a lot of weight :biglaugh:), the Cragar SS is >the< standard for a classic "sport" look, especially on 70's vehicles. Of course, having grown up with them, I am unbiased in every way :naughty:.

    Chris
     
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    Cragars do look nice in a Maverick!
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    thanks for the compliments... :thumbs2:

    only reason i dont have a jackstand out is cause we weren't going under the car or anything... just changing out the wheel :thumbs2: but i know what you mean lol, rather be safe than sorry. :tiphat:
     

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