chrome trim around wheelwells

[davedan]

does anyone have a photo of an 05 blue with chrome trim around the wheel wells just bought second 05 and was woundering how they look

[bronzebird]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

does anyone have a photo of an 05 blue with chrome trim around the wheel wells just bought second 05 and was woundering how they look

David:

The chrome surrounds on '05 fender wells look just as ugly as it does on '02 through '04's.

Bronzebird

[Leroy]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

BronzeBird, That sounds like something I would say. Be prepared to get bashed. Leroy

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[davedan]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

its a good thing i did not buy a bronze and ask that same question

[MerlotBlue]

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BronzeBird, That sounds like something I would say. Be prepared to get bashed. Leroy

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........ customizing of the appearance is always an endeavor that invites commentary.

Although......I have to admit I don't know why so many people get their panties in a bunch over it.

Seems many people will only tolerate a favorable response to something that boils down to a subjective opinion. In any car oriented forum such ideas are ALWAYS open to commentary, IMO.

For what it's worth...... I haven't seen the "tack on" stuff I like here either. One of the most appealing things about the Retro-Bird is it's clean lines body-lines and transitions. This sort of added piece only takes away from that.

[MerlotBlue]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

its a good thing i did not buy a bronze and ask that same question

On a more positive note?

Steel Blue and chrome probably goes together better than most!

(Hey, I'm trying!)

[Thunderdogs]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

I have a red 03 and did not like the large space between the wheel-well
and tires. The black tire also made the wheel-well hole look
bigger. I also did not like the fact that they did not have enough
chrome like the 57's. I like the stainless wheel well trim which gave the car the chrome look that it was missing and it also makes the NM wheels look better.

Jerry

[Peterfurlan]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

BronzeBird, That sounds like something I would say. Be prepared to get bashed. Leroy

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Leroy if you won't say it I will. Most of the chrome add ons are ugly and
tacky.

[Thunderdogs]

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Ford left the chrone front and rear bumpers and tail light trime off
which makes the car look like a plane Jane.

[Bradford]

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Like others have said, tacky ( AS in tack on). It's an opinion, however it was asked in this forum what others thought. Not against mods, however in my opinion, and it's only an opinion, the best mods are what replaces something, ie chrome hood scoop trim, rims, exhaust, nav & radio systems self dimming mirrors. Not add ons. Some seem to forget, these cars are RETROS, NOT REPLICARS. The designers knew what they were doing. These cars are simply not that big, you put to much on them and it looks like a Pep Boys, AutoZone and every other car parts store threw up on them. If someone wants to replicate the original, go buy an original. I have yet to see much add on chrome or otherwise that looks to my likeing, wheel well trim, grill trim, side trim, window sill, etc. Again, that's my liking and my opinion. Just had to speak up here, it's the mood I'm in today. Save your money.

[Gobird]

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As always, it's your car and your $$. Do what you like. Not everyone will like it but that doesn't really matter if you like it. So far no one has answered the question ask in the first post.

[MerlotBlue]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

As always, it's your car and your $$. Do what you like. Not everyone will like it but that doesn't really matter if you like it. So far no one has answered the question ask in the first post.

Yup!
Still waiting on the '05 owner with chrome trim and a camera I'd guess.

[davedan]

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bradford thank you for your opinion-knowing you also have a cashmere i feel confident in your opinion-i will pass on the wheel trim!!

[pinkilee]

Re: chrome trim around wheelwells

Cut some aluminum foil into strips and put that where the chrome will go....you'll be able to get an idea of what it would look like.

[steelblue5505]

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Go into the Gallery and look up fifty fifty. His photos of his 05 medium steel blue has the chrome wheelwell trim. They are good photos and you should be able to tell if it is what you are looking for.

Like someone said earlier in the flow, medium steelblue & chrome do look good together but I will add as a medium steelblue owner DON"T over do