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Tom · August 29, 2006, 07:24:47 PM

Here's the overall with the new wheels on.

Tom · August 29, 2006, 07:25:07 PM

Closeup of the right rear wheel.

Tom · August 29, 2006, 07:26:08 PM

Closeup of the right front wheel.

LMH · August 29, 2006, 10:00:30 PM

Looks good Tom... really good!
If you're too busy with your build and need someone to "air-out" your red Corvette, just have it shipped to AZ and I'll take it from there!

Larry

Alfredo Canalizo · August 29, 2006, 10:21:59 PM

Tom,
I really like the black side pipes I will put in mine the same color.
What size is the rear tire ? I need to buy a set of tires.

Alfredo

Tom · August 29, 2006, 10:48:27 PM

Rear tires are 295/50-15 and fronts are 235/60-15.

Alfredo Canalizo · August 29, 2006, 11:02:41 PM

Thanks Tom

66rdster · August 30, 2006, 07:32:35 AM

Look'in good Tom!!!! I like your choice of tires and wheels. They look great.

Mike

jwd · August 30, 2006, 08:05:59 AM

Tom, Are those knock-off spinners left hand thread?

Tom · August 30, 2006, 08:31:34 AM

Yep. The left handers go on the right side of the car and two right handers go on the left side. At least I hope that's the case, 'cause that's where they are now.

MFE III · August 30, 2006, 10:34:36 AM

Tom, I'm glad you posted those pics of your wheels. I've been cutting the lugs and preliminarly mounting the adapters and I think I've got 'em on the wrong sides!

I thought the "R" meant right side. But now that I think about it, it does make sense to swith them so the spinning inertia tends to tighten rather than loosen the spinners.
Matt

Tom · August 31, 2006, 09:38:34 PM

I spent about five hours filling and sanding today. I've probably got another two hours of that before I'm ready for primer.

Tom · August 31, 2006, 09:39:10 PM

And the other side.

Phil Berania · September 01, 2006, 08:07:14 AM

Tom,
It doesnt look as if you had to do much body work at all. Just at the parting lines. Looking at my kit and comparing it to yours, it looks as if I'll have the same. You say you'll have about 6 hrs of body work before you primer. That's great....

Phil

Tom · September 01, 2006, 09:32:42 AM

Well, I DID have a few days worth of gapping and leveling doors/hood/trunk before I ever took the body off the car. There's only a slight bit of wavyness on the tops of the fenders that'll be taken care of with high build primer, a skim of glazing putty, and blocking. I'm definitely on the downhill side, but still have a lot more sweat to pour out.

But today I think I'm taking the day off to head to the Goodguys show in KC.

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