Grifter757

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So when i picked up my 92 Z28 it had a set of Ronal Firehawk wheels on it. Now they have no curb rash or anything but are showing some age. Anyone done anything diffrent to a set of these?
I plan on polishing the lips to a mirror finish and painting the centers gunmetal with the little indentation part between the spokes done in black. Now i just gotta figure out where/how to get the center RONAl emblem redone. I'll post pics as I progress.

Grifter757

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Hmm guess I was right to think no one had done this before. Excited to post pics.

88FormulaKiller

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Since those wheels are really hard to find, i would suggest finding a nearby shop thats known for good wheel restoration work and have them do it. Those are nice wheels, just my .02.

Grifter757

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Yea thats what i gathered after thinking about it. I'd be super pissed at myself if i messed them up.

Grifter757

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Thinking of widening these wheels now to 17x11. Any thoughts?

88FormulaKiller

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That would look sick, but i think if you do that your now making the wheels appeal to a lesser crowd which might cause an issue should you ever decide to sell them.. again, just my .02.

Grifter757

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Selling is not something i do lightly and these wheels will prob never get sold. I might as well do something diffrent as I gate being in the "norm" of what people do. So I'll prob get them widened and then get the powdercoated and lips polished.

88FormulaKiller

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Sweet man, make sure you get some good before and after pics, esp. from behind, their will be quite a noticeable difference in rear end shots when they are wider.

grassyflats

I have a mint set not for sale
although i am listening to offers lol
if ya dont wanna mess em up
powdercoat the triangles ...in black if you prefer
mine are plain silver which i prefer although in white
they sure look good ...the first time i saw a set lol...
http://www.rogerscorvette.com/carNew...92camaro_60335

grassyflats

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...versetof4.aspx

Grifter757

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I know about painting the triangles which was my first choice but I'm leaning towards something diffrent.

CharcoalBird

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Widening them is a good idea. As far as paint/powder coating, I would have someone photoshop what your trying to do before you go through with it. At least you'll be able to see what it looks like before you make a decision. I'd love to the see the results.

92RS(real slow)

how much would it cost to persuade you to sell them?

grassyflats

you would have to buy all my 3rdgen equipment
91Z HSR 33k mint ronals included $12,500 for all

Grifter757

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I think that is actually a good deal. lol

Doug Phillips

I have a post with mine for sale.

grassyflats

its only a great deal if there is an actual buyer lol
shes got a new alternator, battery and a
complete TDS hatch pulldown assembly
HSR upgrade -I still have the stock TPI intake
MSD ignition gray leather arctic white paint is awesome and original,
and I will throw in the stainless Z28 emblems so I would be
just making enough to cover the taxes I paid
$4600 in options over the base price- J41 3.23 posi rear
I have the window sticker and build sheet
$12,500 is where the bidding starts...I am listening lol
I have not listed her for sale because I am not really ready to let
her go although I am considering making the move cause I have a Corvette now

92RS(real slow)

I wish I could that sounds like an awesome deal but if you change your mind on the Ronals lmk

grassyflats

I definitely will not be changing my mind...
I like the one I have lol...
besides the firehawks are gonna look great
when I can pull off getting the tread
what would be yer offer there -real slow-?

92RS(real slow)

Sent you a pm grassyflats