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Old 10-13-11, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by vwynn
question: watcha gunna use to reseal the barrels together?
It is reccomended you use strong and quality stuff. They are using General Electric silicone. http://www.siliconeforbuilding.com/

And it MUST be clear.

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Old 10-13-11, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by sinistervr
ccw wheels, says use house door and window silicone
LOL, those guys are so old school!

Silicone works well enough.
Old 10-13-11, 11:54 AM
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I have a set of maya wheels I'll be taking apart soon, anyone know where I can get new replacement hardware bolts in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
Old 10-13-11, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tiger4life
I have a set of maya wheels I'll be taking apart soon, anyone know where I can get new replacement hardware bolts in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
I have a buddy who knows guys out there in the wheels business i can ask him. I'll let you know.
Old 10-14-11, 09:57 PM
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Here is a pic i took a few days ago of a 5" lip I will test fit. I think it would need to much camber to get it to fit.
We'll see soon enough!

Old 10-15-11, 01:38 AM
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Dam these look so sexy.
Old 10-18-11, 10:55 AM
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Im gonna be picking up my centers tomorrow! I will post pix soon as i can!
Old 10-19-11, 12:20 PM
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UPDATE:

Here is a sketch of the idea. Mind you we arent artist, LOL.



Here are some pix of the wheels when they were in process





They look AWESOME. I will post better pix soon. And there is another surprise when its done!


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Old 10-19-11, 04:02 PM
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Nice work... can't wait to see the finished product. Would a 5inch lip look weird if it was a stepped lip? ...always loved step lips...
Old 10-19-11, 09:18 PM
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Nice work David keep it up...Im sure you will come up with some sick wheels.

Im gonna swing by the shop soon to check out some of the work.
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Here is a quick pick with the 5 inch lip on!

And you can also see the work done to the center. Its looking AMAZING!



Now gotta do a test fit!

Originally Posted by S14eva1
Nice work David keep it up...Im sure you will come up with some sick wheels.

Im gonna swing by the shop soon to check out some of the work.
Thank bro. Yea for sure, call me up.
Old 10-20-11, 06:43 PM
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Wow. Nice job!
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Nice!!!!
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Originally Posted by SYNSEI
Wow. Nice job!
Originally Posted by eyecon7
Nice!!!!
Thanks guys. I love how it looks and its not even done!

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Old 10-21-11, 07:32 PM
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Damn that looks nice


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