Got my new tires

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by paperboy, Apr 9, 2014.

  1. paperboy

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    I was able to get my new Cooper Cobra's mounted and balanced. I kept the same size that were on the wheels 235/60/14 and it rides so much better than the probably 10 year old tires that were on the car. I really like the stance of the 60's. image_original.jpg
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ...:thumbs2:...liking the color combo also...:thumbs2:
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Looking good.
     
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    SlotlessMan A squirrel and his nut

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    Sharp. Like it!
     
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    Yep.. nice! One of the few red vinyl tops I've seen and maybe the only red 3/4 style around here.
     
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    Yea, I've never seen another 3/4 style before. That was one of the things that drew my attention along with the silver/red combo. Thanks for all the great comments!:thumbs2:
     
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    :thumbs2: Looks Great......
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    I like those wheels!! Nice looking car!
     
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    Thanks, you can't really see the center caps too well in the car picture but here is a close up of the original Maverick caps
    They were very dull when I got the car so I used a polish called Flitz to get the heavy build up off and then finished with Busch Aluminum Polish. They are both fantastic products wheel.jpg
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    I have a set of those wheels to someday go on my Grabber when I change over to 5-lug discs. Mine have the Maverick centers as well. I really like those wheels, mainly because they are a factory wheel and have the Maverick logo in the centers. Thanks for the recommendation on the polishing. I'll have to get some and give it a try! (y)
     
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    I have friend who attends some show w/ me who has a 77 white/grn 3/4 top. I will look on my other computer and see if I can post some pix.
     

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