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  1. mavmike72

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    some of you have already seen my car, so i have two questions.
    1 do you think my car would look better with a grabber hood or a cowl one.
    2 i have centerlines on the rear painted black 15x8. would you buy some skinnys for front to match and keep the black look. or i could get some foose legends crome 17x7 front and 17x9 rear.
    what do you all think ??????????:hmmm:
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    1. Grabber hood

    2. Some type of chrome or polished wheel.
     
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    I like both hoods. So I guess it depends on what you like. Some chrome wheels would go a long way in setting the car off. :)
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Cowl hood. Grabber hoods are everywhere, be unique!

    You and everybody else need to stop buying Grabber hoods so I can find one cheap. :D
     
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    Either hood will look great.

    About the wheels, if you want your car to look toyish go for the big wheels, if not keep the centerlines.
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    I do think chrome Legends would look better than blacked out Centerlines. Wouldn't be my first choice but they're not bad. And I think a 17" wheel in a classic or subtly updated classic style (like the Legend, TTII, Magnum, Ansen, etc.) look good in my humble opinion. But no bigger!
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    get a cowel hood with grabber scoops on it. and if you find one let us know where. i like black wheels only when the rim lip is still polished or natrual alum finish.
     
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    well, like my car, i would say grabber hood (if u keep ur maverick front end) and some polished/chrome wheels.... not that my car sounds like that or anything :huh:

    ...:D...
     
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    Mike,
    I would keep the rims Blacked out look. It shows so well on your car. That Silver makes the black rims pop! I love Grabber hoods. So my vote is Grabber hood.
    Take Care,
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    jerry do you know where i can get one .........lol (hood that is close)
     
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    how good are u wanting??... or what do u wanna spend?? :D
     
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    dont wont to spend a fortune. as far as the hood i dont wont to have to repair the front of the hood like so many i have seen.
     
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    if i have to do to much repair work and then get it painted i mine aswell get a carbon fiber one..........
     
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    well, the one from my '71 that i just bought needs work but i'd sell it to you CHEAP if u was interested in it. just drop me a pm if it's something that might interest you
     
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    Sorry Buddy I only have the one on my Grabber. If I find one during my trips for work i'll call ya! If you find one that needs the front lip I have a hood on the parts car you can have the lip off of.
    Jerry
     

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