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Post by Keith Shively on Mar 24, 2007 13:45:11 GMT -6
Hi guy's
New here.l like it here! l was wondering if some-one had for sale the Good-Guy's taxi wheels,or new of some good replacements,or even some pictures?Thank's for any help Keith
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Post by duck on Mar 30, 2007 18:32:28 GMT -6
Hi Keith, and welcome to the Klown Insanity!
I can shoot you some pics of the wheels tomorrow, as I have an original Good Guys taxi.
If you prefer, you can send me a PM, then I can send the pics to you, or to your email addy.
Duck
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Post by duck on Mar 31, 2007 11:26:45 GMT -6
Here's a shot of the rear wheel and tire, front is the same:  |
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Post by rwildeone on Mar 31, 2007 13:05:17 GMT -6
Do you want the exact wheels from the kit or Crager wheels from any source? There are still the last rissues of the "Vending Machine" available that would make a cool replacement. Or get a reissue of the "Monkee Mobile". Most of the resin guys listed at Rocketfin cast some version of Cragers.And, the Beverly Hillbillys truck is still plentiful also.
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Post by rwildeone on Mar 31, 2007 13:15:19 GMT -6
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 31, 2007 20:51:05 GMT -6
As I recall, the 'real' tv show car had 4 unique (different) non matching wheels / tires on each corner.
oh that wacky George Barris
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Post by rwildeone on Apr 1, 2007 7:20:34 GMT -6
 This is the only picture I have. Looks like all wheels are same but with different facias on them. |
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Post by Keith Shively on Apr 4, 2007 18:03:13 GMT -6
Hi to all
Sorry our computer caught a bad virus and l had to shut down for a bit,but l'm back good as new!Thank's to all for your reply's! l thought of useing the wheels and tires from the Beverly Hillbilly's truck as they look like the ones on the box.l wanted some other suggestions before l made up my mind.Thank'sduck and rwildeone for the pics.My e-mail is deep_purpledrgn@yahoo.com
Thank's again Keith
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Post by customcruiserroy on Apr 5, 2007 12:32:28 GMT -6
Doesn't the front one look like a flattened "daisy" rim? My brother had some on his 68 T-bird. I know I've seen daisy rims on an AMT 57 Chevy kit molded in red, I think.
Just my two cents.
RSS
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Post by rwildeone on Apr 5, 2007 14:59:32 GMT -6
The appearance of the wheels is a little deceptive. Looks like George relied on one of his old tricks---adding a custom "face/cover" to whatever wheel he was installing. Budget wise he could use an off the shelf wheel and install the facia for a new look. Remember, this was long before CNC and billet parts.
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Post by Keith Shively on Apr 6, 2007 8:34:29 GMT -6
Hi everyone
lnteresting - the box states the car has "hollow (miss-matched)
tires.But as l recall the tires were the same all - round in the kit?
The kit l got last year had no engine or wheels and tires,anyway
thank's again for the help - and oh ya - l thought about doing all the wheels differant,but l think it'll look better with them all the same.thank's Keith
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Post by rwildeone on Apr 6, 2007 9:34:47 GMT -6
Since that kit is based on the Lincoln Phaeton, I'm guessing the kit engine would be the same. But, not having the orig. engine, I'd put what ever I wanted or had on hand. I'd go ahead on the Hillbillies truck custom wheels too. That's just me though.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Apr 6, 2007 17:44:31 GMT -6
me too. I can't say I've ever met anyone who even remembers the show. (and I've asked)
Since that kit is based on the Lincoln Phaeton, I'm guessing the kit engine would be the same. But, not having the orig. engine, I'd put what ever I wanted or had on hand. I'd go ahead on the Hillbillies truck custom wheels too. That's just me though.
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Post by crazylegs on Apr 6, 2007 20:51:58 GMT -6
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Post by Keith Shively on Apr 7, 2007 16:04:13 GMT -6
Wow you guy's are great - never expected this much help and great pics.So glad l found this place!!!! Keith
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Post by Keith Shively on Apr 7, 2007 16:10:57 GMT -6
P.S.
Paul Canney,l remember the show.One of my favorites - l was
twelve.l think it might be cool to see it again and Doby Gillis!! Keith
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Post by rwildeone on Apr 9, 2007 5:30:37 GMT -6
Did you say Dobie Gillis? Barris converted the Chrisman Bros. Bonneville coupe into a car for that show.   Sorry about the quality. My scanner didn't like all that red & orange I guess. |
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Post by rwildeone on Apr 9, 2007 6:08:59 GMT -6
The beginings. Altered States has this body- the rest is up to you.  |
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