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handyjackdaniels 24th November 2018 06:05

17" serpents
 
Have decided to take the plunge and go look for a set of serpent wheels.

It was even I missed out on the sale of them or felt I couldn't justify the prices some sets were going for.

Finally found some on the bay and they were dropped off Thursday. Took them down for a refurb and powder coat, either ready later today( sat.) or Monday.

The total cost( don't tell the misses) for the purchase/ chemical wash/ repair scuffs and powder coat paint job baked on and paint the centre caps comes to 400 pounds.


Thought at first that I had spent a bit too much, but once I get them back looking like new wheels and on the car, sure it will seem worth every penny.



Still probably wont tell the misses though:eek::eek::eek:



Steve.

75driver 24th November 2018 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by handyjackdaniels (Post 2689134)



Still probably wont tell the misses though:eek::eek::eek:



Steve.



I wouldn’t either.😬😬

They’ll look great though.


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grout20 24th November 2018 09:13

Nice choice .... they do look good and especially if refurb'd :drool4:

Pictures?

I will look out for you when I visit Letchworth!

Cheers
John

bl52krz 24th November 2018 10:12

Just tell swimbo that someone in the club wanted to get rid of them and you offered £20 for them and he accepted. Dib dib dob.

Scaramanga 24th November 2018 11:52

You really can't beat Serpents IMO :drool4:

2nd best for me would have to be Meteors :cool:

On the lookout myself....and as for expense, I won't be telling the missus either:getmecoat:

Tim JMGRs 24th November 2018 12:43

I have a set of each available in Greater Manchester!




Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaramanga (Post 2689186)
You really can't beat Serpents IMO :drool4:

2nd best for me would have to be Meteors :cool:

On the lookout myself....and as for expense, I won't be telling the missus either:getmecoat:


Scaramanga 24th November 2018 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim JMGRs (Post 2689194)
I have a set of each available in Greater Manchester!

Can you please PM me with pics/prices?

@Handyjackdaniels....have you any pictures?

Arryhall 24th November 2018 16:33

I've got serpents and they really set the car off. Truth be known, they were the thing that really sealed the deal for me when I got the car. I knackered one last year in a pothole and it cost me £80 to get it repaired and powdercoated and looked awesome. I unfortunately have a tendency to curb them though. Not badly, just with potholes and stones and stuff and they end up looking a bit tatty fairly quickly. I wish I was better at keeping this car neat and tidy.

Maybe I'll try washing it some time. But probably not.

Tim JMGRs 24th November 2018 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaramanga (Post 2689225)
Can you please PM me with pics/prices?


Will do Sir.

Teflon 24th November 2018 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaramanga (Post 2689186)
You really can't beat Serpents IMO :drool4:

2nd best for me would have to be Meteors :cool:.........

I have to agree :}. When I got my '75 12 yrs ago, it had Serpents, though all were in need of a refurb. I was fortunate in getting a full set of brand new Meteors for a knock down price, so ran with those for the best part of 10 yrs, before finally getting the Serpents repaired and powder coated. At the time I couldn't decide which I preferred, but I now think the Serpents just have the edge. The Meteors are way easier to clean though.

A direct comparison:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4814/...3d379248_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4861/...a768052a_b.jpg

Cliff


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