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Old July 10th, 2009, 04:06 PM
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I love chrome, but...
What is with all the chrome half moon headlights and wind fins on the windows. I mean... really, what gives?
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Old July 10th, 2009, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by aholiday
What is with all the chrome half moon headlights and wind fins on the windows. I mean... really, what gives?


I like my half moons........The same sets been on there for 10+ years so Iam keeping them!
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Old July 10th, 2009, 06:25 PM
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I like them to,remember when?Where did that hood come from?Did you make it?I'm about to cut up a flat hood,to raise the whole scoop section.Can't afford a real 442 hood,plus i want more clearence .Later,BO
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Old July 11th, 2009, 12:11 PM
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I like them fine as well, but I was wondering if anyone knew a purpose or maybe how or why the practice of using such items was begun
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Old July 11th, 2009, 02:53 PM
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I dont know,i think its a seventy's thing,like vinyl roofs and white letter tires.Later,BO
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Old July 11th, 2009, 03:02 PM
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I like chrome too. One of cave mans greatest discoverys........right after fire and BBQ

oh..and Bosmobile...You mean white WALL tires right?
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