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Old 24th November 2018, 06:05   #1
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Default 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



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Old 24th November 2018, 08:26   #2
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Still probably wont tell the misses though



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I wouldn’t either.😬😬

They’ll look great though.


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Old 24th November 2018, 09:13   #3
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Nice choice .... they do look good and especially if refurb'd

Pictures?

I will look out for you when I visit Letchworth!

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Old 24th November 2018, 10:12   #4
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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.
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Old 24th November 2018, 11:52   #5
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You really can't beat Serpents IMO

2nd best for me would have to be Meteors

On the lookout myself....and as for expense, I won't be telling the missus either
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Old 24th November 2018, 12:43   #6
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I have a set of each available in Greater Manchester!




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You really can't beat Serpents IMO

2nd best for me would have to be Meteors

On the lookout myself....and as for expense, I won't be telling the missus either
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Old 24th November 2018, 16:03   #7
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I have a set of each available in Greater Manchester!
Can you please PM me with pics/prices?

@Handyjackdaniels....have you any pictures?
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Old 24th November 2018, 16:33   #8
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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.
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Old 24th November 2018, 17:30   #9
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Can you please PM me with pics/prices?

Will do Sir.
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Old 24th November 2018, 18:38   #10
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You really can't beat Serpents IMO

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





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