Looking to restore a classic car? Remember riding in those big roomy 1950's, 60's and 70's Pontiac's, Ford's, Buick's and Mercury's? You know, those big American cars? Remember back when you didn't even have to wear a seatbelt when you were a kid? You could lay in the back seat on a long trip and have plenty of room to stretch when the road seemed endless. Are we there yet?
Remember when your father drove into a gas station bay to fill up and the attendant not only put the gas in, he washed the windows, checked the oil and air and always had a lollipop for the kids. Can we have some of those days back? We want our roomy, steel, big engined cars back! We want to hit the road with some power! Oh yes, and let's have those old fashioned gas prices back too!
Ah the memories of being 4 years old and sitting in the back seat of my dad's 1967 red Pontiac Catalina convertible, feeling the wind all over me while I tried to keep a super sized jawbreaker in my mouth. Don't want to get sticky goo all over the new seats! What about the sounds cars made as they passed yours? The whooshing sound that you tried to determine if it was you passing them or them passing you? What else does a kid think about when they are a passive passenger in the back?
The freedom of contemplation, where is that now? Today, kid's in cars have mini TV's, Playstations, private headphones for music; entertainment at its' most technical while on the road. Bring the good old days back. Restore a classic car and live a little freer. Visit us at Sunman Classic Ford Supply and take a walk down memory lane.
Know of any classic cars parked behind a barn, left in a field, or in your grandma's garage? Drop us a line and tell us what you know. We're always looking for classic Ford's, Mercury's and Lincoln's, along with Chevrolet, Pontiac and others, to save for the future enthusiast.
Cynthia Arrington part owner of Sunman Classic Ford Supply, a company that is dedicated to the preservation of classic Ford, Mercury and Lincoln automobiles.
We travel and search the southwestern states rescuing classic autos from the car crushers. We make these cars and parts available to antique and classic car restorers and enthusiasts. Remember, an antique or classic vehicle crushed is an antique or classic vehicle gone forever!
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For anyone with even a passing interest in cars they will notice a set of custom wheels as soon as they roar down the street.
Custom wheels are wheels that differ from those supplied by the manufacturer when the car is first sold. You can either order custom wheels when you place an order for a new car or purchase the wheels at a later date.
One of the reasons people decide on custom wheels is that they are much lighter than the traditional wheels. This is important for people who want optimum performance from their vehicle. You’ll notice with any car racing sports that the cars are equipped with custom wheels.
Another reason that car race enthusiasts lean towards custom wheels is that they provide more wheel strength. The custom wheels can be designed and manufactured from materials that give the wheel a stronger base. This is important for several types of racing.
For the average person the main reason they purchase custom wheels is because of the aesthetic value. Many drivers take a great deal of pride in the way the appearance of their car or truck and they search for the custom wheels that will make the statement they wish to convey.
Other drivers decide on the purchase of custom wheels because they can give a vehicle better gas mileage. The reason for this is that the custom wheels provide better stability and this leads to a smoother ride. Bigger wheels are often required for this but it’s important to be careful with how big you decide to go since wheels that are too large can have adverse effects on the vehicle’s performance.
Custom wheels are often called rims. Rims come in countless designs and styles and can be crafted from a few different materials. Some of these materials include aluminum or steel.
There is a new type of custom wheels that has been gaining more attention as of late. These are called spinner wheels. They are an attachment that is placed on existing custom wheels. The wheel spins as you drive and it gives an allusion that it’s spinning even when the vehicle has come to a stand still. Since their introduction in 2003 they’ve become one of the most popular types of custom wheels sold today.
There are several different places you can go to purchase custom wheels. The most popular choice is an automotive supply store. They will generally have several different styles to choose from within several different price ranges. The people employed there have a good understanding of what types of custom wheels best complement the vehicle that you are driving.
They’ll suggest several alternatives and leave the final decision in your hands.
Custom wheels are expensive and as such they are often the target of thieves. Most custom wheels come with specially designed lug nuts which make it virtually impossible for a potential thief to make off with them. The lug nut is actually a lock and you carry the key on your keychain. Although it
takes more time when it comes to changing a flat tire, the extra time spent is well worth the money saved.
Custom wheels are a fun way to make your vehicle uniquely yours. When you choose a style that reflects your personality people will know that you take your vehicle seriously. The investment in the custom wheels speaks for itself.
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