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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-16-2016, 11:19 PM
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Posted By AROWHED
Brad I measured my KD coded 15 x 7 rally II...

Brad I measured my KD coded 15 x 7 rally II wheels again tonight, backspacing is exactly 4-3/8". The KD is stamped near the valve stem hole.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-07-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 141
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Posted By AROWHED
63Gpman, in your first photo, how much space is...

63Gpman, in your first photo, how much space is there between the frame rail and the rim's edge, at the closest point?
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-06-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 141
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Posted By AROWHED
At Labor Day car show yesterday found a 64 Buick...

At Labor Day car show yesterday found a 64 Buick Riviera with MB Wheels "Old School" 20 x 8.5 on rear and 17 x 9.5 on front...nice looking rims. These are 5 on 5" bolt pattern, but still not sure if...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-01-2011, 11:12 AM
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Posted By AROWHED
I would like to see those photos for sure. ...

I would like to see those photos for sure.

To the best of my knowledge, and this applies to the rear end only for 65-66(and maybe up to 1970?) B-body Pontiac, I've come up with this....

To...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-01-2011, 09:47 AM
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Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
I agree it is fun to play with as long as you...

I agree it is fun to play with as long as you know what sizes are really available, like you said.

225/70 on a 6" wide rim sounds like a real squeeze play for the tire, you may end up with...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-01-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Cool site, 65gpman...it does seems pretty...

Cool site, 65gpman...it does seems pretty accurate, except I think it lets you input tire sizes that may not exist. Does anyone make a 235/55/17? I would like to get 17 x 10" rims with 6-3/8"...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-26-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Update...I recently pulled the 285 tires on 15 x...

Update...I recently pulled the 285 tires on 15 x 8 rally II off my car for bodywork. In the process of photographing the tires and measuring their section width to answer someone's questions, I found...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-03-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Fastboy143, to answer your question, yes I did...

Fastboy143, to answer your question, yes I did have to modify (remove) the fender skirt latch assemblies, trim some metal from wheelwell lip as well as the skirts themselves, and relocate the lower...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-06-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Talking Post a pic, Mike...big mud tires on a 65 GP!

Post a pic, Mike...big mud tires on a 65 GP!
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-07-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
You may be onto something there Mike. Take a...

You may be onto something there Mike. Take a close look at the red bushing picture..notice how the poly used in the upper control arm bushings is more translucent than the larger strut rod...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-06-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
This is the red polyurethane fullsize 65-70 Chevy...

This is the red polyurethane fullsize 65-70 Chevy bushing kit I tried a few years ago, Summit #ENS-3-3150R. (I just used the 4 upper control arm parts and tossed the unneeded larger bushings on the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-05-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Post Mike, for my 65GP, I replaced the front lower...

Mike, for my 65GP, I replaced the front lower control arm bushings several years ago with new rubber units from Ames. On each arm, the rearward bushing is round while the forward bushing is oval...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-31-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Arrow Sorry for late reply, holidays ya know! Rear...

Sorry for late reply, holidays ya know! Rear control arm bushings are from Competition Engineering, the kit is availble through Ames Performance.
I have 1/2" inch inner sidewall to frame and outer...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-13-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Mr Nixon..living only 8 miles from Moser, eh?...

Mr Nixon..living only 8 miles from Moser, eh? VERY interesting! Do you get a "locals" discount??
Kidskid, from what you described above, looks like your gonna need a wheel with at least another...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-12-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Again, pretty sure there are NO differences...

Again, pretty sure there are NO differences between 65 and 66 fullsize rears. 65-70 B body all use the same bolt-in axle shafts (9783561, same part for Right or Left side), differentials\ring and...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-12-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
65-66 B body wheelwell will accommodate a little...

65-66 B body wheelwell will accommodate a little over 30" tall tire before ya start rubbing the wheel opening towards front of car. So whatever wheel diameter\tire size combo you want to run, max...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-07-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Thumbs up As far as I know the 66 B body Pontiac rearend is...

As far as I know the 66 B body Pontiac rearend is exactly the same as 65...axles shafts from 65-70 B body are fully interchangeable..I have 1968 Catalina shafts in my 65 housing right now. Rearend...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-18-2004, 09:22 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
The 15 x7 Rally II rims came off a 70's...

The 15 x7 Rally II rims came off a 70's Grandville or Bonneville, not really sure since I bought them second-hand. They were brown and silver before sandblasting. Repainted them myself. 5" lug bolt...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-22-2004, 10:50 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Ponchodriven, I measured the front and rear tires...

Ponchodriven, I measured the front and rear tires for height, with air pressure set at 32psi in all four. The very center of front wheels are at 12.50" off the ground, the rears are at 14.25"...so...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-22-2004, 09:12 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Another angle, rake is not quite as steep as the...

Another angle, rake is not quite as steep as the picture makes it look...I took the photo from a low position to show the tire tread width more.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-22-2004, 09:06 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
The front and rear springs are 2 year old heavy...

The front and rear springs are 2 year old heavy duty units from Espo, but once installed, the car still sat mostly level, and to me was jsut too low in the rear...and I do not care for the low riding...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-22-2004, 07:18 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Side view, a little dark.

Side view, a little dark.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-22-2004, 07:17 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
Very tight fit. Rear suspension must be allowed...

Very tight fit. Rear suspension must be allowed to drop as far as possible to allow room to slip the tire between brake drum and quarter panel. I love the look, but as I expected these taller tires...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-22-2004, 07:11 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
OK, you can get off the edge of your seats...

OK, you can get off the edge of your seats now...here are the AFTER pics! 285\70R15...I had to do some minor trimming on the fender skirts for clearance, but that was all part of the plan to fit the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-16-2004, 11:10 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,114
Posted By AROWHED
1.5" clearance on either side, without tires....

1.5" clearance on either side, without tires. She's gonna be tight.
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