Hey guys,

Thinking about buying a reproduction 3 spoke cushion grip wheel from Ebay. How is the quality of these wheels? Thanks.

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Tony Nausieda
1970 SS 396-4??hp
Frame-off Resto, just painted, awaiting final reassembly.
NOT stock but looks it!

Well, I remeber using one on an LS6 our shop was restoring (Thats when I was working) and if I remember correctly the quality was very good. We got the wheel though True Connections

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Thomas (AKA Hot66ss)
66 Super Sport (http://chevelles.com/showroom/myss.jpg) Now striped frame off Project
67 Malibu (http://chevelles.com/showroom/hot66ss4) Getting there.
69 El camino Beater (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/hotselco) Mild 355, M21 4 speed (Daily Driver)
Video of me in the Elco smoking the tires (http://members.aol.com/chevelleparts/mvc-059w.mpg)
Aces Member 2380
Team Chevelle member #262

I bought mine through southwest in arlington, the quality is very good. This is a definite plus to the overall finish of the int trim,

Mine came from the Muscle Factory. Looks great. Just don't spend too much on ebay.

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Mark
1970 SS454 LS6 (nom)
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"Fight Apathy - the disease no one cares about."

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by leeds:
I bought mine through southwest in arlington, the quality is very good. This is a definite plus to the overall finish of the int trim,<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

What is the difference/how does it compare to the Grant wheels?

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Bob

My 69 Malibu (http://chevelles.com/showroom/bftrratutt5of01.jpg)

The quality might be ok, but in my opinion, theres no comparison to a real original... the "bumps" on the backside are way different, and i know i can personally tell the difference between a real deal and a repop from a mile away... you can buy a real one for not much (if any) more money than a repop. I'd even prefer an original "colored" wheel dyed black than a repo black one... For your info, these 3 spoke wheels were common in Buick Skylarks and came in a variety of colors... chevelle SS cars only used black, but you can pick up the various colored ones on ebay or better yet at a swap meet, and dye or paint it black... i've done this on several occasions with very nice results. I avoid reproduction ANYTHING unless a nice original or NOS piece is unavailable. Just my 2 cents. - Joe

Yeah, I hear you, but this is going on my '66 GS anyway, so looking totally original isn't a huge deal. I have an original black 3-spoke on my '70, curious to see how the repro compares.
The price was certainly right...165 bucks with the early-style hub, horn contact, and chevy-style cap. So...anyone have a black "Buick" cap?

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Tony Nausieda
1970 SS 396-4??hp
Frame-off Resto, just painted, awaiting final reassembly.
NOT stock but looks it!

I saw one for sale at the Midwest regionals in addition to a few on some of the cars at the show. I have also seen several factory originals.

My bunt but candid opinion is they are butt ugly. They look like they belong on something other than a classic. They have a cheap look to me. It was night and day hands down. Find an original if you want it for that overall classic muscle car factory accessory look. Just my opinion and not to be offensive to other members that feel differently. Have a good weekend.

Dwaine
66SS

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 70L34:
So...anyone have a black "Buick" cap?
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Tony,e-mail me http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif



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1970 Chevelle SS396/M21/4.10 My 70 SS396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/mr4speed70SS1)
Engine pic (http://chevelles.com/showroom/mr4speed70SSengine2)
1970 Chevelle SS454My 70 SS454 (http://chevelles.com/showroom/mr4speed70ss454)
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible
1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass 350 Olds,TH350(daily driver)
Chris Corwel,TC Member 785

Now you have me scared!! Well I'll give a full report when the wheel comes in the mail.

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Tony Nausieda
1970 SS 396-4??hp
Frame-off Resto, just painted, awaiting final reassembly.
NOT stock but looks it!