Post by Deleted on May 25, 2014 6:44:24 GMT -5
Yesterday while scouting a couple yard sales in the area we decided to pop into this new retirement community. Not a big one, maybe 30-40 homes. We stopped at the first one and decided to walk to the rest. While strolling down the sidewalk I look across the street and see 4 tires and rims. The top one was leaning against the other three. I told Kim, "Those look like Keystone Klassics." The typical women thing like "so what.".
Anyhow, walked over and took a peak at these H70 15's on good Keystone Klassics rims. I ask the lady what they came off of and she said ask the guy with his feet in the air. I look around the corner in the garage and here is this awesome 69 Road Runner, 440 6 pack, 4 speed, dana rear and air grabber. No frills or thrills as far as options. This old dude is upside down and under the dash wiring in his harness.
We talked briefly, he bought the car new and just wanted power. He showed me a picture from the very early 70's with those Keystones on it. Anyway leap forward a few decades and he changed to 15" rallye wheels. He was tired of moving those old Keystones around so he put in the garage sale. The tires are like new with the snubs very noticeable. They are not cracked or rotted in anyway. He kept them covered.
I ask the most important question, "How much?" Now remember, I don't let my Bobish guard down just because you are old. He said 75 bucks. I look over the set, rub my chin, stick out my hand and say, "I'll give ya 50".
He shook my hand and I had my wheels.
Took them home, a little Brillo scrubbing, some tape, a little rustoleum and done.Total investment $55.00
Now to get them on the Charger since most people hate my chrome wagon/trailer wheels.
Anyhow, walked over and took a peak at these H70 15's on good Keystone Klassics rims. I ask the lady what they came off of and she said ask the guy with his feet in the air. I look around the corner in the garage and here is this awesome 69 Road Runner, 440 6 pack, 4 speed, dana rear and air grabber. No frills or thrills as far as options. This old dude is upside down and under the dash wiring in his harness.
We talked briefly, he bought the car new and just wanted power. He showed me a picture from the very early 70's with those Keystones on it. Anyway leap forward a few decades and he changed to 15" rallye wheels. He was tired of moving those old Keystones around so he put in the garage sale. The tires are like new with the snubs very noticeable. They are not cracked or rotted in anyway. He kept them covered.
I ask the most important question, "How much?" Now remember, I don't let my Bobish guard down just because you are old. He said 75 bucks. I look over the set, rub my chin, stick out my hand and say, "I'll give ya 50".
He shook my hand and I had my wheels.
Took them home, a little Brillo scrubbing, some tape, a little rustoleum and done.Total investment $55.00
Now to get them on the Charger since most people hate my chrome wagon/trailer wheels.