Redone wheels

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by mothgrey, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. mothgrey

    mothgrey Member

    Joined:
    May 17, 2006
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Vehicle:
    76 Maverick
    When I bought the car the wheels were painted silver. After pulling it out of storage the paint was chipping and peeling. I was going to have them powder coated and decided to strip them first to see what they looked like. After some polishing and paint I think they look good. Here are before and after.

    What do ya think
     

    Attached Files:

    mothgrey, Jun 12, 2009
    #1
  2. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,993
    Likes Received:
    212
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Good looking wheels but I like the before with blackwalls.....hey, you asked. :D
     
    Mavaholic, Jun 12, 2009
    #2
  3. mothgrey

    mothgrey Member

    Joined:
    May 17, 2006
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Vehicle:
    76 Maverick
    Yeah I haven't decided which I like.
     
    mothgrey, Jun 12, 2009
    #3
  4. david_h_30170

    david_h_30170 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2008
    Messages:
    638
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    97
    Location:
    Roopville,Ga
    Vehicle:
    1973 2 door v8
    Both look good. I kinda like the "before" ,a little better.
     
    david_h_30170, Jun 12, 2009
    #4
  5. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2007
    Messages:
    6,759
    Likes Received:
    272
    Trophy Points:
    273
    Location:
    Buffalo N.Y.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 2 door.Original V-8 3 spd std shift.Also a 72 one owner Sprint sporting a 351 Windsor
    I like the redone ones...They look good...and I am partial to RWL tires.
     
    Mavman72, Jun 12, 2009
    #5
  6. 1973Maverick357

    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2008
    Messages:
    3,082
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    89
    Location:
    Cookeville TN
    Vehicle:
    1976 stallion,1973 2dr mav,1975 2 dr comet,1964 F100,1970 Mav Grabber
    I like the black and silver ones idk if they are before or after
     
    1973Maverick357, Jun 12, 2009
    #6
  7. PAINTANK

    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

    Joined:
    May 27, 2007
    Messages:
    2,842
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    South Central, North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    1973 Comet 2 dr
    After looks hot.
     
    PAINTANK, Jun 12, 2009
    #7
  8. mavmike72

    mavmike72 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2007
    Messages:
    1,021
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    102
    Location:
    louisville kentucky
    Vehicle:
    1972 mercury comet with a maverick front end. It has a 1992 5.0 motor in it.
    After for me.......
     
    mavmike72, Jun 12, 2009
    #8
  9. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    9,875
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Louisville, Ky.
    Vehicle:
    1970 Ford Maverick
    I like the rims "after" much nicer.....I am fan of all black tires!
     
    PINKY, Jun 12, 2009
    #9
  10. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    I like the black with the black drums.(y)
     
    don graham, Jun 12, 2009
    #10
  11. Fish OutOfWater

    Fish OutOfWater Brian

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2007
    Messages:
    899
    Likes Received:
    70
    Trophy Points:
    177
    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    Vehicle:
    72 Maverick Grabber, 71 Plymouth 'cuda440-6
    I cant help but wonder how they would look if the paint matched the color of the car. I prefer the blackwalls too.
     
    Fish OutOfWater, Jun 13, 2009
    #11
  12. CornedBeef4.6L

    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2003
    Messages:
    5,217
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Vehicle:
    no longer here
    I like them black but agree black walls would look better...
     
    CornedBeef4.6L, Jun 13, 2009
    #12
  13. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

    Joined:
    May 10, 2007
    Messages:
    1,592
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    102
    Location:
    Fayetteville, Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    1973 maverick, '87 306 H.O., roller rockers C4
    Black walls and painted to match the car is my vote
     
    Bob Wiken, Jun 13, 2009
    #13

Share This Page