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Old 09-27-2006, 02:03 AM
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Has anyone seen chrome turbine wheels? i think they would look good, post a picture or link if you know of them.
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Old 09-27-2006, 02:14 AM
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I'm looking for 1 good original turbine for 1 that appears bent at outer edge.

so far only found sets of 4 and guys want $500 shipping by freight

I could fly roundtrip and check them like baggage for that kind of money
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Old 09-27-2006, 03:17 AM
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i posted about this a while back, no one here has seen them, id like to see them since i like turbines
i have 3 extra perfect turbines (they have some crappy spray paint u have to strip) but i live in miami fl
i bought an extra set when i cracked one of mine.

oh and if you plan on restoring them since most turbines are not taken care of get acetone and strip all the gunk and the faded clearcoat, the aluminum underneath is beautiful
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Old 09-27-2006, 03:21 AM
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hmmm.. i have those!

i might have them left over once i get the 5 lug convert.
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Old 09-27-2006, 03:26 AM
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I'm selling turbines!
https://mustangforums.com/m_1819663/...tm.htm#2024422
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Old 09-27-2006, 03:51 AM
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what's special about these wheels? are they wider then regular rims?
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Old 09-27-2006, 04:32 AM
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stock 87-?89? rims, nah, nothing special, just that he likes that style
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Old 09-27-2006, 08:01 AM
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If you want to check your local salvage yards try this site: http://www.car-part.com
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Old 09-27-2006, 09:42 AM
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I have a couple of spares I dont need. I would sell them to anyone on this board for 20.00 each plus shipping. I have another full set with tires, but they are powdercoated silver to match the paint on my car. The others are original finish.
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Old 09-27-2006, 09:56 AM
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the turbines cannot be bought in aftermarket like the cobra or pony wheels, thats a reason why they can be costly and hard to find in good condition, i would imagine chroming them would be dificult due to all the ridges and pits, it'd be a long tedious project to polish the chome after plating.... it'd be sweet to see, two tone could we see a pic of the powdercoated silver turbines?
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