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The rear tire I have and want to run are 255-75-15 and will require a rear end narrowing or the widening in the metal . The labor is free and metal is cheap . That's what is placing me in this mode of change . The tires are 29 inches tall .Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
This is the size tire I set up the rear suspension for .
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Same tires on the 31 for set up .
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Hmmmm.....how much room do you have on the inside, Bobby? Personally, I think the rear fenders on the red tudor posted by Henry Rifle look too wide for the car, but maybe that's just me....Quote:
Originally Posted by bluestang67
Randy with the wheels the A needs it will have about a 3/4 inch clearance tire to body should be plenty .
Wheel BACKSPACE is the key word. Mine are 3-3/4 and could have been another 1/2" if Billet Specialties had had them in stock and not been an extra charge to make them as a custom order (more $$$ ea)
So, are you saying that you have about 3/4" on the inside with these wheels and tires or that's the desired amount? Would the tires fit if you changed the backspacing on the rim or shortened the axles? Just curious.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluestang67
Guys this set have a 3 3/4 inch backspace 8 inch rim and I can move them in a bit . The rear is a scooch to wide and with the back space they stick way out , Its been about a year and a half and I could knock off 3/4 back spacing and still clear .
Wouldn't that be easier than widening the fenders?Quote:
Originally Posted by bluestang67
Randy yeah it would , but I am placing all scenarios up . I want the right tire and will do what has to be done to make it fit . I hope just a wheel change will be the easiest but we never know .Quote:
Originally Posted by randyr
I hear ya Bobby. I think the tire-size/fender ratio & relationship is critical to the look of any car in my opinion and many don't think it through quite enough. I'm going to have to spend a lot more time, effort and probably money in that area on my 37 when I get further along but like you said, the right tire & the right fit...... keep us posted on that process. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by bluestang67
Randy will do even if I have to back down to a 235 tire it does have to fit and look right . This was all about refreshing the memory since those tires are up north with the 37 at the moment .
Bobby - get into the Tire Rack site and find a tire you like. When you check the specs on the tire page, you will find a diameter and cross section. It's amazing how much info they have once you figure how to navigate the site -- Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels ----- I spent many hours there looking at tires for mine. I originally had Yokohama AVS 'Z' rated on all four corners, but when I went to the 17" rear wheels, had a problem finding a larger diameter tire, so the rears are Dunlop's, but not 'Z's' (the car wont go fast enough for 'Z' tires anyhow)
Thanks for the info Dave , well as always the house got in the way with a new interior paint and carpet so that has had me busy . I have been collecting some 401 parts and hope to cover it up and get the paint stripped off .
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Well Since the por 15 kit was here , I spent sometime Tuesday night going threw the the processes . I like the new color on the 401 , the kit comes with only one pint . Well spraying you lose some in e the air . I did the block , and 1 head and got a light coat on the other head and intake . Tonight I ordered 2 more pints of it to finish it all hopefully .
I have the valve covers to do and the valley pan with the oil pan , plus add a coat to head and intake .
The head shows the true color of the paint .
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Looking very nice Bobby.
Thanks Steve .
The painting is looking very nice Bobby! The garage floor.. not so much! hee hee hee.... :LOL::rolleyes::D
Sorry, I couldn't resist!**)
Yeah, Bobby, the engine is looking great! At least one of us is posting some pics of our progress.....Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Mike, not all of us have a huge former dance hall to build our cars in! (where did the freakin' emoticons go?? I need some visual expression here beyond LOL or HaHa!...;-) )
Bobby,
What is that stuff you used to mask off the engine? It looks like a board of some sort glued to the engine then cut to shape.
Jack.
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This valley cover might look nice = from O'Brian Trucker's( Still waiting for Catagory Page Title to show up:) - O'Brien Truckers )
Lookin' good now:D
They were supposed to start the dig for new garage pad today . Been raining the last 2 days so maybe tomorrow or Monday , Mike you heard about the 10#'s in a 1# sack LOL .Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Randy I had every thing sitting here and ready the last couple weeks , it didn't happen fast . I just decided the other night to get on it and get it done .
Jack it is just painters tape I over laid it down and trimmed with a exacto knife . Tape held up well to every chemical including paint stripper .Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack F
Dave the style looks older then the eelco set I got for it . If I posted it before this is just a reminder then .Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
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Yes Bobby, I know all about the 10 pounds of "stuff" in a 5 pound box! Just saw a clean shot to rib ya, and couldn't resist! All meant in good fun! :LOL: And thanks for being a good sport!:3dSMILE:Quote:
Originally Posted by randyr
Randy. quit your b_tchin... :CRY: I'm not going to the shop tonite but I'll make an extra effort to drag the camera with me over the weekend and snap some pics for ya! :rolleyes::LOL::3dSMILE: OH, use "go advanced" to find the emoticons... **)
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Originally Posted by 34_40
Ahem:LOL::LOL::LOL:
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Originally Posted by IC2
Now, there's a lesson for all of us.....a promptly posted, well taken pic and a nice clean garage!:3dSMILE::LOL::LOL:
AHhhhh.. I see you've found the emoticons! And I guess we all can learn from our guy Dave! The garage, like the car is super sano!Quote:
Originally Posted by randyr
Dave, you set the bar really high for us all to reach for! And that is really a beautiful car!
Yeesh..I dont think I would be allowed in that shed..Everywhere I go,I leave dust or little strands of fiberglass,,even when Im NOT working..:LOL: Roadster looks good,Dave..like that a whole lot..:cool:
Mike good fun is what we are all into like the pokes here myself , Now I think that any of us has some stuff to store we should all take it over to Dave's :3dSMILE: .Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
I stacked it together today just to get a eye of the finished product >
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As said the standard is set really high right here , You can't touch this !!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
HAHAHAHAHA - what you CAN'T see are the piles of treasures on the other side of my car and my work bench in front of the car nor can you see the FEMA disaster area where we "attempt" to park the daily drivers:whacked::eek::LOL:.
Bobby, thanks again for being the good sport! While I've never been a nailhead fan, I am excited to watch and learn from your experiences!Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
Dave, I was thinking there is no way for a "FEMA disaster" in that "shed".. then I noticed what appears to be a vacuum cleaner hose on the lower right in that pic.. HMmmm.. made me wonder... then I realized there isn't even any "objects d'art" on the walls! Can you say HOSPITAL? :LOL::3dSMILE::whacked:
OH, and the "roadlights" over the plate serve more as a distraction and actually draw attention to the area. :eek::(:D
But that's just being picky now... Isn't it?!?!?!:LOL:
Dave, that just the mark of a thoughtful photographer who frames the shot to present the "subject" in the best light, however, I'm guessing that even your so called "FEMA disasters" are neatly stacked!:LOL::LOL: I'll bet after a day working under the car you're the type to come out looking lightly greased whereas I'm that type that comes out looking heavily dipped in it!!:eek::eek::3dSMILE::3dSMILE::LOL::LOL: I've always been envious of guys like that!:pQuote:
Originally Posted by IC2
Now, before we hijack Bobby's thread any further, I'll shut up! You're doing great work on the 31, Bobby! If you have any updates on the '37 I'd like to hear/see about them wherever you want to post them....:)
Fun is not hi jacking LOL .
Randy no real changes yet , he set the tans after fabbing a mount , and is getting ready to make the engine mounts .
So, if a cluttered floor is the sign of a cluttered mind....then what would an empty floor be a sign of???????:eek::eek::eek::LOL::LOL::LOL:
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Always thought that fit a desk but I like the garage floor saying a lot more , LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
I knew IT. I was just thinking as I was reading this, wonder whats on the other side behind the camera. Probably looks like my garage. I've got 3000 sq ft of crap stuffed into a small 2 car garage............:DQuote:
Originally Posted by IC2
But that roadster, (insert drooling noise here), Super Clean, Super Nice...........:D
That shot of Dave's roadster and shop reminded me of why I have stopped showing shop shots of the progress, or lack of, on the 34.:rolleyes:;):LOL: Both Dave's roadster and the shop are the tops.:D
Jack.
Guys - that photo above is an anomaly for my shop. Right now, the benches are covered with tools and broken or unused parts. I would take a picture but the shop camera is 'lost' in the litter. Project for later in the week - return to useable condition.
