Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: new shoes (Read 3109 times) previous topic - next topic

new shoes

well, tomorrow I am going to go look at some snowflakes for my Cat. the ad says they are 16's.  and they are from a Thunderbird.  anyone have cougar centercaps they would like to swap? they are white, which i don't like, but i can paint them.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:cougarsmily:

new shoes

Reply #1 –
anyone know any specific paint brands that are tougher than average? when I have painted wheels in the past, I have had to repaint everyyear at least from chips.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:cougarsmily:

new shoes

Reply #2 –
Strip em then powdercoat em.


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

new shoes

Reply #3 –
I'm trying the new wheel paints from Duplicolor.I have heard good things about them.Powdercoating would be the best way,but it's a little out of the budget for me.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

new shoes

Reply #4 –
me too, for now at least, I will check out that Duplicolor paint.
Something I am curious about, I haven't heard of these in 16's would that be off of a TC? or maybe I just haven't heard of them...lol
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:cougarsmily:

new shoes

Reply #5 –
The '87/'88 Turbo Coupe snowflake wheels,like the ones pictured are 16's.They are really common,and sell pretty cheap.Nice looking wheels,though.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

new shoes

Reply #6 –
just picked them up. they are nice. they aren't white at all, which is good!  are there any cougar center caps that were made that will fit these?
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:cougarsmily:

new shoes

Reply #7 –
I have a set of the Cougar caps that will fit like they were made for them.I have 5 of them,$30.00 shipped in the lower 48.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

new shoes

Reply #8 –
Vinnie, how much is too much for you to pay for powdercoating?  There's a place in Dallas that has pretty good prices.

ps sorry about the hi-jack
__________________
Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

new shoes

Reply #9 –
To me,it's worth what you're willing to pay.If it fits your budget,have them powder coat your parts.It'll last a long time,but on wheels,even powder coat is pr0ne to rock chips and such.A stone at 70 miles per hour can chip anything.I just finished painting the replacement Cobra R with Duplicolor wheel paint.It says it takes a week for the paint to cure,so,a week it will sit in the garage.After painting and clear,it looks as good as the mint one on the car.awesome stuff.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

new shoes

Reply #10 –
Yeah, I was asking about how much you'd be willing to spend.  If you've already painted them, then no big deal. 

I'll be dropping off window trim pieces pretty soon, I could find out how much they want if you're interested.
__________________
Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

new shoes

Reply #11 –
I'm good,but thanks.I had bought two wheels (used) from Ebay,and they were less than he described.One had curb rash,so,I started restoring it first.It looks just as good as brand new now.I have about $8.00 invested in the resto.Not too bad.Hopefully this week,I'll have the new exhaust tips and Flowmasters on.Oh man,I'm getting excited.I'll post pics of the tips.They are going to make everyone's jaw drop.I've kept them under wraps til they're installed.Hey,this has been a thread hi-jack.Sorry about that.Oh well,we're all family here.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

new shoes

Reply #12 –
hey no prob, accually i was curious about the same thing, so what the heck! Just curious though, how much would you say an average price would be on powder coating? i have been interested in it for a few things, but it sounds expensive.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:cougarsmily:

new shoes

Reply #13 –
Powdercoating prices vary.  The only reason I mentioned it is because Vinnie is reasonably close to this one place.  They're pretty good about pricing but I don't know how much they want. 

SWAG for typical work would be $100+/wheel.
__________________
Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

new shoes

Reply #14 –
well, here they are! haven't had a chance to wash the car lately.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:cougarsmily: