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-1967 GTO HO Restomod. PKMM 433ci, SilverSport T56 Magnum 6spd, Moser 9", SC&C and a bunch of other pro touring goodies - Build Thread http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...615847&page=23 |
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I thought so too. I like how the top of the tires are just covered by the wheelwell.
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The shots below are before getting my redlines and putting front disc/Koni coilovers on a few years ago. The front end is a little lower now - but these are the best profile shots I have. ![]() ![]() As long as the tire heights stay the same (255/60/15 is virtually the same as 255/5017 and 235/60/15 is virtually the same as 225/50/17) - the stance won't change. Just a 2" less sidewall. |
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I have always liked the looks of your car. What would make this decision a lot easier is if we had a shop that had the different rims so I could look at them. But I live in a town of 35,000 and the one shop mainly carries the modern looking rims in 22-26", go figure. Once I get my car back and can make some new measurements I will know better what I need. The main thing is know now that you can upgrade to a 17" and do it with taste so the car still looks good.
Yeah, I am looking at the 245/50/17 and 225/55/17 for the same reason, it is very close to what I was going to run in a 15" tire, maybe a little wider front and back. But the overall tire height should be very close to what stock was since I am using stock springs. Those might get changed for lowering springs after the car is driven for a while and I can see where it settles to and what the stance turns out. Thanks, Dale Quote:
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Here are some 18's rendered on my '65. Body color is Brewster Green. I have been going around somewhat obsessively about wheels, and I am down to two choices, both 18 x 12 rear, 18 x 10 front from Finspeed. The first is a three piece wheel with a old school polished lip:
![]() The second is also a Finspeed 10 spoke, but is a one piece deep concave monoblock forging: ![]() The wheel finish is matt bronze ceramic-not powder coat, the same stuff that is used on gun barrels, it is a very tough coating and holds up well. I'm leaning towards the forged monoblock. Tire size is 335-18 rear, 275-18 front.
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1964 Catalina 2+2 4sp, 421 Tri-power 1965 GTO, Roadster Shop chassis, 461, Old Faithful cam, KRE heads 305 CFM, Holley EFI, DIS ignition. 1969 GTO 467, Edelbrock 325 CFM, Terminator EFI 1969 Firebird Convertible |
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WOW, A lot more than what I am thinking of. How are you going to get all of that stuffed up in the wheelwells without anything rubbing? Looks really good. Your wheel choices would be a hard choice. Also looks a little rich for my blood.
Have a great New Year, Dale Quote:
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Nice rendering.
Wheels look more like 22s than 18s in that artwork. Have a '64 at home with 18s so I have that perspective to judge from.
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1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42 1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/2.56 2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23 |
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We mocked them up on another set of wheels before it went into the paint shop to see how they fit with 335-18's:
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1964 Catalina 2+2 4sp, 421 Tri-power 1965 GTO, Roadster Shop chassis, 461, Old Faithful cam, KRE heads 305 CFM, Holley EFI, DIS ignition. 1969 GTO 467, Edelbrock 325 CFM, Terminator EFI 1969 Firebird Convertible |
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That is some serious rubber and tread.
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An aftermarket chassis and body mods were needed to stuff that big rubber in that '65.
Great car, however what he's done to his car doesn't really apply to to what you're trying to do with a stock body and chassis.
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1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42 1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/2.56 2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23 |
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Yeah, I know, I do like seeing what others have done with their cars though. To me this hobby is just like owning a Harley, every car is done a little different to reflect the owners taste and desires. That is why I feel there is no incorrect way to restore an old car, it is an extension of the owner and what he envisions.
Dale |
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I agree. The rendering looks like 20-22's.
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-1967 GTO HO Restomod. PKMM 433ci, SilverSport T56 Magnum 6spd, Moser 9", SC&C and a bunch of other pro touring goodies - Build Thread http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...615847&page=23 |
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Wow...both the 64's like great...very tastefully done.
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ECM member. 2008 Outlaw Pontiac Drag Series Champion MANDRA Do it now fool! Life is short. 69 Grand Prix/3163lbs / IAII 535 w/ Tiger heads by Gaydosh....9.35@ 144 so far.. ![]() Going back to track with pump gas engine.... My 60 Ventura retired to street/strip duty.. |
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