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For my 1000th Post, I Unveil...OPTIMUS!!

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Oh, and JD, I can't do any stacks because (1) the fuel tank, and (2) the DiamondBack ATV cover. I wish I could do all 3
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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drop that BLACK BEAUTY as low as you can then it will really turn heads
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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drop that BLACK BEAUTY as low as you can then it will really turn heads
I HATE lowered heavy-duty trucks, especially duallies (JMO). I like it to be as low as possible with the largest tires possible, but NOT lowered.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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the only hds that look good lowered are chevy short bed non dualies and even then its trashier than it is tough. dodge hd's look like a constipated potato lowered
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by D.Wiggs
acook- That is my D.Wiggs logo I made (the real one looks better, that was a quick P-chop).

NukleusX- I like your idea but I don't plan on being behind anyone!!!

rockcrawler304- I am going to have it CNC'd out of metal and then painted metallic black to match the truck along with my horizontal grille that I have to buy. I am trying to find a grille that looks just like the factory without the vertical bar (like I P-chopped). I am not a fan on the super close together horizontal bars, although it may look alright and I may have to settle for it.

I am doing Black Chrome because I think Matte Black would look dirty, Black wouldn't match my truck since it's not jet Black, but Black Chrome would be the best combination (IMO) of shine and blackness!
Are you buying the wheels in chrome black or are u having it done? I have 22" wheels that are chrome that i'd like to have black chrome, how would i go along doing this?
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nfsommer
Are you buying the wheels in chrome black or are u having it done? I have 22" wheels that are chrome that i'd like to have black chrome, how would i go along doing this?
I am having my Alcoa wheels done in Black Chrome. Right now I am trying to find a metal plating company that does black chrome, and so far not too much luck. I am trying to find someone loca to avoid having to ship the wheels back and forth but may have to go farther away from Columbus. When I find out someone that can, I can let you know.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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http://www.customchromeplating.com/News.htm
http://www.qualityplatinginc.com/chrome.html
I called the shop in Dayton that I had 2 Yahama sport bikes done and they said they can't do black chrome. But the quality of the polishing and chrome I got done there was great. (chrome is only as good as the condition of the part it's being applied to, so if they do a terriable job at polishing the wheels, which they will have to do even to new ones, the chrome will show it.)

You might try calling Bikes2NV in columbus, I know they do alot of chrome motorcycle wheels\parts and they might tell you if the shop they use can do black, or if they can get it done for you. All the links above are from around Cleveland.

I'm sure it would look tacky but if you wanted to be different you should get them Copper plated, it would look like giant shiny pennies!
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Is there more than meets the eye?
I waiting for it to transform and beat Megatron.
HAHA J/K Looking sweeter all the time.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by haloman
Is there more than meets the eye?
I waiting for it to transform and beat Megatron.
HAHA J/K Looking sweeter all the time.
Thanks, and yes, with the push of a button, Optimus transforms into a 20 foot tall cyborg warrior with a gatling gun on each arm and small surface to air missles in his shoulders. Oh, and a Jersey Mikes in his right leg!
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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I think it will take nitrous to get over the 800 mark.

I've been wrong before... Even tho some like to see me as Mr. Know It All. LOL. I'm having to much fun with this...
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Here is What Black Chrome is...

Originally Posted by Jfaulkner

You might try calling Bikes2NV in columbus.
They DO Black Chrome!!!!

First, they chrome the wheel. Then there is a substance (like powdercoat) that is electrostatically applied to the chrome wheel that is then baked on. This is what results in the "black chrome". The "black stuff" is so good at protecting that the guy was saying that dust does not even want to cling to it. It also protects the wheel entirely from EVERYTHING. It is basically an inpenetrable coating!!
They will be going in next week!
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Luken
I think it will take nitrous to get over the 800 mark.

I've been wrong before... Even tho some like to see me as Mr. Know It All. LOL. I'm having to much fun with this...
What do you know, you drive a Yellow truck. Didn't you know that Dodge NEVER made any Yellow 3rd Gens!!
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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D,

If you don't mind, How much are they charging per wheel for the black chrome?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Luken
D,

If you don't mind, How much are they charging per wheel for the black chrome?
I don't mind. $250 per wheel x 4 wheels (not doing the inner Steel wheel, I think I will just spray paint that black or something, you will never even see it)=$1,000.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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Wow

That seems steep, but hey - it's BlacKrome, baby!
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