[Tigers] ARE Libre wheels

[wsamouce]

I have JAP wheels on my Tiger and many think they are ugly as hell too.

Each to their own as the maid kissed the cow.

Duke
B382002037

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Thomas Witt
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:47 PM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] ARE Libre wheels

>>> I think they are ugly as hell.  My $.02. Duke<<<

I spent my teen years in the late 60's through the mid 70's looking at 
mostly Cragers, reverse chrome and 'kidney bean" (also called "slotted") 
wheels.  I found Libre's to be a refreshing change.  Many wheels of the late

70's through the 80's - and beyond looked like juvenile design applications 
off a CNC machine (and dare I say the use of "rivets" as well).  While today

there are infinite varieties of wheels (some very pleasing) so many look so 
similar that it is like picking out a "shade" of paint in the multi-hued 
palette of the hardware store.

  Perhaps I'm partial because my '73 Datsun 510 has Libre's that I find 
period correct and appealing.  We all have our preferences and are free to 
like or dislike.  Though I will say as time goes by I find a hidden beauty 
in things I took little interest in when younger (so watch out!).  For my 
Tiger I'll likely stick with my Cosmics given their somewhat rarity and the 
association with the Harrington.

Tom
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