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Old 03-21-2019, 07:54 AM
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Boy Kurt, that sure does look sublime. Great photo's, and great thread. I've enjoyed following along. Keep up the great work, and the great attitude.

Oh, and maybe I missed it, but I assume those are Wheel Vintiques Rally II's with the chrome edges? 15x7 all around? They look excellent on there.
Oh my Eric!! Thanks for your comments about our girl! The wheels are in fact Wheel Vintiques Rally II. They are 15x8 on all four corners. BFG 255/R60 15 and 245/R60 15. I purchased them as a bundle...mounted and balanced from Summit Racing!...
Again, Thanks for all your support and comments through this restoration! I have had the best time of my life on this Le Mans Sport!...
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Wheels look great as does the rest of the car...great job...Can you tell us the back spacing on the wheels please?

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Old 03-21-2019, 09:30 PM
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Wheels look great as does the rest of the car...great job...Can you tell us the back spacing on the wheels please?
Back spacing is 4 1/2 15x8

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Old 03-24-2019, 10:12 AM
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We had a chance to put our photography skills to work yesterday...
Did some editing, matting and framing on "Blu BiYu".
BTW, we have gotten so many kind compliments on how she looks and sounds. We are so thankful and grateful to each and every one of them...

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Old 04-06-2019, 04:25 PM
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Old 04-19-2019, 06:28 AM
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Shop Time for these two "Tin Indians". They play so well together....








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That looks heavenly indeed, Kurt!

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Gee Kurt,
Is the Formula your as well?
Beautiful!

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Old 04-20-2019, 08:26 AM
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Installed a Rear Sway Bar on "Blu BiYu"from Summit Racing....not really because she needed one, but more so "cause" she looks better from the rear!




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Old 06-04-2019, 08:18 AM
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From start to finish...what a great time of restoring this Tin Indian to her glory days.












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Old 06-04-2019, 10:33 AM
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Nice jub on this car Kurt! I really enjoyed watching this build come together. I really like the chrome rally wheels and tire size you chose. I was wondering what size were the AR torque thrust wheels/tires?

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Old 06-04-2019, 08:38 PM
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Nice jub on this car Kurt! I really enjoyed watching this build come together. I really like the chrome rally wheels and tire size you chose. I was wondering what size were the AR torque thrust wheels/tires?
Thanks Holeshot!
The TT Ds are 15x7 and 15x8. Tires are P235/R6015 and P275/R6015

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Old 06-09-2019, 09:22 AM
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Wanted to post a couple of photos from our local Car Show at Chalmers Day on Friday evening.




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Old 06-27-2019, 08:16 AM
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Latest photos of "Blu BiYu" at The Gorski Farm in Monticello, Indiana. Love taking photos of this car, especially at different times of the day...this was at dusk....The White Pearl we added to the paint allows her to change colors....






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Old 06-30-2019, 11:53 AM
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Finally done with this girl. I had a dual snorkel air cleaner ordered from Ames since Oct 2018. They were never produced.
We found one on FB Marketplace. It was in a guy's garage for the last 30 + years. I did not have to paint it...just cleaned it up and installed a new chrome lid. Nice score for "Blu BiYu"




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Old 07-03-2019, 11:45 AM
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Finished repairing water leaks, new Holley carburetor, raised front suspension 1" and lowered the rear 1". Now have her dual snorkel air cleaner installed. This girl is now ready to drive💙🙏💙

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After following your build from the start, I never saw anything but first class progress. That being said, I believe the spring change was the finishing touch to make your car perfect.
Oh, and your decision to not install the bumper guards.

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Yeah, very nice job. She's a real head turner on the street l'll bet.

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Old 07-04-2019, 07:31 AM
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Yeah, very nice job. She's a real head turner on the street l'll bet.
Thanks so much Greg! She has her days on the streets....Seems as though the young kids....10-14 seem to be drawn to the color...

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After following your build from the start, I never saw anything but first class progress. That being said, I believe the spring change was the finishing touch to make your car perfect.
Oh, and your decision to not install the bumper guards.
WC,
I so appreciate your comments. They are the words that keep us going as car enthusiasts...
And the bumper guards.....You got THAT right! You were all over that one too....Thanks....

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