Looking for some 5-star chrome ponies.

Matt Elfstrum · 02-28-2001, 03:47 PM

I am wondering if any of you guys have a set of 5-star chrome ponies for sale. It would be great if i could find some tires too. Also will I run into any problems installing them on a 87 GT.

bad93gt · 02-28-2001, 03:54 PM

performance wheel sells them new for 799.the cheapest ive seen.why chrome ponies i got the 17 by 9 polished cobra r`s for my 93 gt cvt for 699,and i think it looks phat.they are in mmff.

Matt Elfstrum · 02-28-2001, 04:09 PM

Will the cobra r's fit on my 87 GT with 4-lug
bolt pattern.

bad93gt · 02-28-2001, 04:18 PM

yes they will my 93 is 4 lug.its not that i don`t like the chrome ponies cause i do but i just like the cobras better.not to mention they are polished which will last for ever with some occasional elbow grease.unlike chrome once it pit or scratches there is nothing you can do but watch them rust.

DemonGT · 02-28-2001, 05:47 PM

whats the diff between polished and siver powdercoat??

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1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,UPDATE: Just got my Mac long tube headers and Cat-back

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires

DemonGT · 02-28-2001, 05:48 PM

the reason i ask is cause im looken at the cobra r's from brothers with bfg comp t/a tires

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1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,UPDATE: Just got my Mac long tube headers and Cat-back

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires

bad93gt · 02-28-2001, 06:07 PM

there is a big difference between silver powder coating and polished.the silver is paint which can chip and peel .it also has no shine.the polished are bare alluminum polished to shine like chrome.there is no comparison.

DemonGT · 02-28-2001, 07:12 PM

so polished is better right....so why do they charge more for chrome and less for polished

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1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,UPDATE: Just got my Mac long tube headers and Cat-back

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires

Harry · 03-01-2001, 03:12 PM

Watch Ebay for Wheels. A set of Pony wheels just sold for about $360 + Shipping. Ebay has been a good source for used parts for my mustang. Search under "Mustang 5.0".

Good luck.

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See my 1985 Mustang GT

Unit 5302 · 03-01-2001, 06:51 PM

I got my wheels from Ebay as well.

99GT 5 spokes. They cost me $500 including shipping to my door with brand new BFG rubber on them.

That is not the average find though, I looked for a few weeks to find that deal, when the bid didn't clear reserve I worked out a price with the seller. It was an AWESOME deal. The set from Ford would have run me $1100, $1700 for the average guy.

The AVERAGE price I've seen chrome ponies on that site is well in excess of $500 for rims only, and rim tire combo in excess of $800.

Hell, I've seen turbines sell for $400. Speaking of my turbines

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Matt Elfstrum · 03-02-2001, 01:36 PM

bad93gt how do you maintain the shine on your polished wheels, Any special care needed.

Jaydee · 03-02-2001, 02:57 PM

Quality chrome plating is an expensive process and requires more labor than a straight polishing job - In order to look good, a wheel basically has to be nicely finished (polished) prior to being chrome plated, as any surface defect is magnified by the chrome plating process. That additional finishing labor plus the fact that the cost of supplies,labor and keeping the EPA happy makes the cost of running any good chrome plating shop in the U.S. expensive proposition.

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1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, stock heads and intake, 3.55's and typical bolt on's 13.89@100.25

bad93gt · 03-02-2001, 06:34 PM

i mainly keep all tire cleaners or tire dressings off from the rims.i also use a non abrasive polish.if you keep from getting cleaners and dressings from getting on wheels they will look great without polishing for a long time.once they start to fade a little they need to be polished.but im talking a couple summers before they need polishing.

02-28-2001, 03:47 PM	#1
Matt Elfstrum Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14	Looking for some 5-star chrome ponies. I am wondering if any of you guys have a set of 5-star chrome ponies for sale. It would be great if i could find some tires too. Also will I run into any problems installing them on a 87 GT.

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02-28-2001, 03:54 PM	#2
bad93gt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: bamgor me.usa Posts: 19	performance wheel sells them new for 799.the cheapest ive seen.why chrome ponies i got the 17 by 9 polished cobra r`s for my 93 gt cvt for 699,and i think it looks phat.they are in mmff.

02-28-2001, 04:09 PM	#3
Matt Elfstrum Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14	Will the cobra r's fit on my 87 GT with 4-lug bolt pattern.

02-28-2001, 04:18 PM	#4
bad93gt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: bamgor me.usa Posts: 19	yes they will my 93 is 4 lug.its not that i don`t like the chrome ponies cause i do but i just like the cobras better.not to mention they are polished which will last for ever with some occasional elbow grease.unlike chrome once it pit or scratches there is nothing you can do but watch them rust.

02-28-2001, 05:47 PM	#5
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	whats the diff between polished and siver powdercoat?? ------------------ 1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,UPDATE: Just got my Mac long tube headers and Cat-back Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires

02-28-2001, 05:48 PM	#6
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	the reason i ask is cause im looken at the cobra r's from brothers with bfg comp t/a tires ------------------ 1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,UPDATE: Just got my Mac long tube headers and Cat-back Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires

02-28-2001, 06:07 PM	#7
bad93gt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: bamgor me.usa Posts: 19	there is a big difference between silver powder coating and polished.the silver is paint which can chip and peel .it also has no shine.the polished are bare alluminum polished to shine like chrome.there is no comparison.

02-28-2001, 07:12 PM	#8
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	so polished is better right....so why do they charge more for chrome and less for polished ------------------ 1991 GT,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,UPDATE: Just got my Mac long tube headers and Cat-back Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires

03-01-2001, 03:12 PM	#9
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Watch Ebay for Wheels. A set of Pony wheels just sold for about $360 + Shipping. Ebay has been a good source for used parts for my mustang. Search under "Mustang 5.0". Good luck. ------------------ See my 1985 Mustang GT

03-01-2001, 06:51 PM	#10
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I got my wheels from Ebay as well. 99GT 5 spokes. They cost me $500 including shipping to my door with brand new BFG rubber on them. That is not the average find though, I looked for a few weeks to find that deal, when the bid didn't clear reserve I worked out a price with the seller. It was an AWESOME deal. The set from Ford would have run me $1100, $1700 for the average guy. The AVERAGE price I've seen chrome ponies on that site is well in excess of $500 for rims only, and rim tire combo in excess of $800. Hell, I've seen turbines sell for $400. Speaking of my turbines ....

03-02-2001, 01:36 PM	#11
Matt Elfstrum Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14	bad93gt how do you maintain the shine on your polished wheels, Any special care needed.

03-02-2001, 02:57 PM	#12
Jaydee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Conn. Posts: 220	Quality chrome plating is an expensive process and requires more labor than a straight polishing job - In order to look good, a wheel basically has to be nicely finished (polished) prior to being chrome plated, as any surface defect is magnified by the chrome plating process. That additional finishing labor plus the fact that the cost of supplies,labor and keeping the EPA happy makes the cost of running any good chrome plating shop in the U.S. expensive proposition. ------------------ 1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, stock heads and intake, 3.55's and typical bolt on's 13.89@100.25

03-02-2001, 06:34 PM	#13
bad93gt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: bamgor me.usa Posts: 19	i mainly keep all tire cleaners or tire dressings off from the rims.i also use a non abrasive polish.if you keep from getting cleaners and dressings from getting on wheels they will look great without polishing for a long time.once they start to fade a little they need to be polished.but im talking a couple summers before they need polishing.