Decision Making Disorder

Rago wrote:Hey Monte, do you think either of these would work?




Also wondering if either of those styles that you got have inserts that could be changed out like this:


I'm thinking outside of the box to keep people guessing. At least that's what I plan to do.

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:I've been checking out the center emblems, and there are some available that have the SS, bowtie etc, but the vette centers are 2 1/8 inches and most of the others are either 2 or 2 1/4. probably would work, but i think i'll just go with the flags.
Best bet so far looks like Willcox Corvette, which was a link you shot me on ebay, but they also have a site with some discounts.

Roadcaptain S3 wrote: I'm a little jealous.SORRY
Could you modify one of the caps to replace the steering wheel center? Cut one out and 3M it? That would be NNNNAAASSSTTTY.

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:I would defintely go with the Knights if I had a Monte. That armored helmet is just too cool. I'm a little jealous.

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:Oh yeah, if there were a big S3 insert, I'd use it. I like the flags okay though, after all, older chevelles used crossed flag emblems, so it sorta works.
Shame about the helmet ctrs being too big. Could you fab up something out of a dash or grill emblem?

1973 454 MONTE wrote:i think these might work

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-WHEEL-Chevy-CAPS-BADGE-ALUMINUM-DECALS-STICKERS-4-5cm_W0QQitemZ170444366798QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27af46a3ce

Rago wrote:

1973 454 MONTE wrote:i think these might work

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-WHEEL-Chevy-CAPS-BADGE-ALUMINUM-DECALS-STICKERS-4-5cm_W0QQitemZ170444366798QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27af46a3ce

If they do, I think we have a winner for Brown Eye!

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:I've been checking out the center emblems, and there are some available that have the SS, bowtie etc, but the vette centers are 2 1/8 inches and most of the others are either 2 or 2 1/4. probably would work, but i think i'll just go with the flags.
Best bet so far looks like Willcox Corvette, which was a link you shot me on ebay, but they also have a site with some discounts.

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:Going with the vette centers for the moment, I got three fair caps and a really crappy one with the wheels, the flags are kinda faded on the fair ones and the fourth one is faded worse and cracked.
Gonna order the lugs here in just a few.
Also gotta touch up the satin black paint in the center and around some of the slots. Bought a couple of those narrow sponge paintbrushes and some masking tape today, get that done, shoot the clear, mount 'em up and i'm zoomin'

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:Yes-went to a place called Willcox Corvette over in Jeffersonville IN, picked up new centers, the black caps with chrome trim and all new lugs for $65 bucks total. saved about 35 dollars picking them up.
All four are raedy to go minus paint. Have repainted the centers on the wheels in a satin black, am waiting to clear coat 'em. Was looking at this Eastwood stuff called Sharkhide. Claims you can just wipe it on and let it dry and it should protect the wheels for 3-5years, but it's like 50 bucks for a can of it-I'll pass.

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:Painted 2 of them with duplicolor clear wheel paint, came out looking like crap. Dulled the shine badly.
Stripped again, re-polished, taking them to a friend who paints cars, aand he says the next car he does, he'll shoot 'em for me free.
Trying to decide on tires, probably BF G, radial TAs, 255/60 15 up front, 275 out back, black wall out.

Whadda ya think?

Rago wrote:Ha ha. I wouldn't mind owning another set for back ups..... or maybe...... I mean..... I DO have to get some wheels for the wife's 73 Chevelle.