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[GMCnet] aluminum wheels [message #202496] Sat, 23 March 2013 06:51 Go to next message
mjbourgon is currently offline  mjbourgon   United States
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Good morning all
I am looking for a set of Alcoa wheels for my new project. Does any one
have a set they no longer need or want and would like to sell
thanks
Marcel
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Re: [GMCnet] aluminum wheels [message #202500 is a reply to message #202496] Sat, 23 March 2013 10:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Carl S. is currently offline  Carl S.   United States
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mjbourgon wrote on Sat, 23 March 2013 04:51

Good morning all
I am looking for a set of Alcoa wheels for my new project. Does any one
have a set they no longer need or want and would like to sell
thanks
Marcel
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Marcel,

Good luck finding Alcoas at a reasonable price, or used. You might consider just going for a set of these from Jim K:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/dothan-spring-convention-2013/p48164-eagle-new-look-i-can-t-tell-from-alcoa.html


Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
Re: [GMCnet] aluminum wheels [message #202511 is a reply to message #202500] Sat, 23 March 2013 14:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mjbourgon is currently offline  mjbourgon   United States
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You never know. I have found you don't ask you never know
But I was thinking the same thing. I may just give Bounds a call after
he comes back from Rally
Marcel
On 3/23/2013 09:08, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> mjbourgon wrote on Sat, 23 March 2013 04:51
>> Good morning all
>> I am looking for a set of Alcoa wheels for my new project. Does any one
>> have a set they no longer need or want and would like to sell
>> thanks
>> Marcel
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> Marcel,
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> Good luck finding Alcoas at a reasonable price, or used. You might consider just going for a set of these from Jim K:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/dothan-spring-convention-2013/p48164-eagle-new-look-i-can-t-tell-from-alcoa.html

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Re: [GMCnet] aluminum wheels [message #202566 is a reply to message #202500] Sun, 24 March 2013 14:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Carl S. wrote on Sat, 23 March 2013 08:08

Good luck finding Alcoas at a reasonable price, or used. ...


While I agree with you.... It CAN happen.

Not likely though.

I like JimK's new Eagle wheels. He had them remove the casting marks from the face of the wheel. (The "face" when used in a "front" position as we do on all our wheels.) They look much nicer than the earlier versions of the Eagle wheels.

The "old" style:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5533/20110725_003rf.JPG
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5533/20110725_003rf.JPG>
These are mine without the caps supplied.

The "new" style:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6329/100_0893_Medium_.JPG
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6329/100_0893_Medium_.JPG>

Like I said, much nicer! Good Job Jim!

I would suggest NOT using the Eagle style caps with these wheels. Why cover up nice shiny Aluminum with chromed cheap tin?



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Re: [GMCnet] aluminum wheels [message #202567 is a reply to message #202566] Sun, 24 March 2013 14:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mjbourgon is currently offline  mjbourgon   United States
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I am like the blind pig, every once in a while we find an acorn
Marcel
On 3/24/2013 13:05, Mike Miller wrote:
>
> Carl S. wrote on Sat, 23 March 2013 08:08
>> Good luck finding Alcoas at a reasonable price, or used. ...
>
> While I agree with you.... It CAN happen.
>
> Not likely though.
>
> I like JimK's new Eagle wheels. He had them remove the casting marks from the face of the wheel. (The "face" when used in a "front" position as we do on all our wheels.) They look much nicer than the earlier versions of the Eagle wheels.
>
> The "old" style:
>
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5533/20110725_003rf.JPG>
> These are mine without the caps supplied.
>
> The "new" style:
>
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6329/100_0893_Medium_.JPG>
>
> Like I said, much nicer! Good Job Jim!
>
> I would suggest NOT using the Eagle style caps with these wheels. Why cover up nice shiny Aluminum with chromed cheap tin?
>
>

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Re: [GMCnet] aluminum wheels [message #202568 is a reply to message #202567] Sun, 24 March 2013 15:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Marcel, on the east coast we say blind squirrl !! and finding a nut..lol

Joe Kemenczky.. 1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles.. "When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain. .
Re: [GMCnet] aluminum wheels [message #202569 is a reply to message #202568] Sun, 24 March 2013 16:26 Go to previous message
mjbourgon is currently offline  mjbourgon   United States
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When in Rome,
Marcel
On 3/24/2013 14:24, Joe Kemenczky wrote:
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> Marcel, on the east coast we say blind squirrl !! and finding a nut..lol

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