yep, from the reverse side, got the fronts on but couldn't get the backs on. Messed up the lips and spokes. Tires are Michelin pilot sports 345/30/19's and 275/35/18's. The whole package is on the way to Forgeline for repair and install. Forgeline said they don't normally put this style of tires (runflats) on their rims??
I let them know if it's not a good fit just send the tires back and I'll just purchase a different recommended set through them to be installed. Just want to get it taken care of so I can get them on the car. Forgeline has been really good to work. We're all just a little confused as to what the issue is? I've been told by several installers these types of wheels are a bit difficult to fit tires on being such a snug fit to the barrels. The company involved does alot of the Rushforth installs here and they believe it may be the powder coated barrels which are coated inside and out??? That would be hard to believe but who knows. For now on I'm just going to leave it to the professionals, the wheel manufacturers and just buy my tires through them and have them installed before being shipped.:cheers: :cheers:

Lenie, I've had this problem. Before I had my wheels widened to 20x13, they were 20x11 with a 305/25/20 on them and it was hard for the shop to mount them. Now, they are 20x13 with a 345/30/20 and HRE told me to be careful letting whoever mount them so they won't bust the silicone seal between the inner/outer hoops. He suggested that I send him the tires and let them mount them. Plus, he said they would mount and balance them for free. So, that's what I did. I had the tires drop shipped from Tire Eack. What are the specs on your rear wheel? I mean, how wide are they? I like them, you did good!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks. Yeh, that's the only route I'll go from here on out. The wheels are 19x12. I currently have 17x13's on the car. decided to go taller and a bit narrower.

Makes no sense to me. I've never had any problems having tires mounted and unmounted. The key is to find a wheel dealer with the high end machines. I had Discount Tire do it once but they boogered up one wheel a little. You better find somebody local or it's going to get expensive shipping wheels and tires across the country all the time.

Thats what she said

Lenie, VERY inspiring thread and ai keep on coming back for more. As I have major project ADD it is great to see how you have been sticking to the plan and executing. I have been in love with this project and it truly is inspiring!

Gui

Discount:rolleyes: but they're taking care of it. Mark/Steve at Forgeline have been awesome. Couldn't ask for better customer service:hail:

You know what they say.:unibrow:

Thanks Gui, been a battle at times. Probably more so for my wife:rofl: Actually the guys here on this site are pretty cool and I think it's their humor at times that keeps me going:cheers: Custom headers are back and on, car is now getting wired and exhaust put on, can't wait to hear it start up.

Way to go Lenie...:thumbsup: :hail: :cheers:

Post some pics Bro

We need pics of these custom headers!!!!!

We need more pics period :thumbsup: More pics:cheers:

Yeah Lenie you DB! Get some pics up here....

X2 X2 :yes:

So I really don't have any more updates pics of the car as it's sitting somewhere in a shop? Though it hasn't kept me front spending. Since we all likes pic's, here's a few quick ones.
Finished the polished valve cover covers.

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Finished all the window original window trims and painted them black along w/aftermarket drip rail trim.

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Don't know if you've seen these but I've incorporated a 68 camaro rear bumper on the bird, cut/narrow/shaved and painted.

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Gettin' prepped for music, stepped up and bought a three way hertz speaker system. ml1600's, ml700's and mltweets.

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I've seen that Hertz stuff somewhere.....


Sweet Lenie!

Hertz is nice stuff, we have used them in several builds.

Couple more.
Screamin' performance sent me some of their kick panel speaker enclosures which will be wrapped in red leather.

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Header built by Stainless Headers. Ground clearance is an issue so we stopped them just shy of the firewall, will transition to oval tubing to x-pipe then out round down driveline tunnel into a set of Spintech's out and over the axle. After I do an engine start up I send the headers and exhaust in for coating.

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That's what I'm talking about Lennie. Didn't think you were sittin on you a$$...:D

After start up you need to post an sound file of the exhaust with the spintechs.:thumbsup:

Those shiny parts make for nice pictures even if the car isn't handy.:D

Thanks Greg, while I was doing a little research on them a buddy of mind grabbed a set so you know I just had to have them:lol:

Thanks, I'm still working on getting all my purchases from you installed. I'm a slacker, Thanks for being a stand up vendor Mike.

Thanks Ron, yeh, been pretty busy w/trying to keep the project going, playing ball, remodeling my kids house, grazing Lateral-g and yeh at times I'm pretty good at sittin' on my a$$!:rofl: Oh and my 9-5 job, GW, I know it's been awhile but that involves an alarm clock that wakes you up in the morning. By the way today's Tuesday if you've lost track:P

Wow.... :hail:

secret agent (87) DAMN

Wow if the Hertz speakers come in a box like that they must be awesome. Ive never seen speakers come in a briefcase. How cool is that.

There's an Aussie company that ships a clutch in a case too. Impressive...

Far too long without an update dammit!!!!

WE WANT UPDATES!!! WE WANT UPDATES!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I'm with Dave we need our fix!

Yeah Lennie...:D

Sorry, nothing new to speak of. Went w/spintech for ground clearance issues. Having mufflers and custom offsets built but am playing the waiting game again. On a good note, forgeline have refinished my damaged wheels, mounted tires and shipped them out today. Great company to deal with. Good to hears from you guys, appreciate it. Hope all is going well with your projects.

Surely there's a random pic of something???? I got the crack-bugs Lenie...I can't stop itchin'!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Another thing...have you actually driven the car at all yet? Even if it was just backing the car in an out of your garage???

I was just thinking that myself. Nice stuff.:thumbsup:

Can't wait to see the wheels finally on the car and it on the ground. :thumbsup:

Will you post a video when you fire it up with the spintechs?

Yeah Lenie -- Those Intros are going to be bit chin'!



:thumbsup: :D

Sorry took me a while to respond, Last Wed. decided to buy a Thursday one way ticket to San Diego, grab my bike which I left there for the winter and B-line it back home Friday, got home Saturday.

Is that tuna w/good taste or tuna that taste good?

I will.

Greg, am I the only one that really liked those intro's on your car?:woot:


Nope, the wife did pretend to go thru the gears one day when the motor/trans set up were in the garage prior to installation!

Repaired wheels showed up from Forgeline today. Couple of changes, decided to clear coat centers and sold my Michelin Pilot sports and bought Nitto's.
Like to add, I've never had better customer service then how Forgeline treated me throughout this entire process. If you choose Forgeline, you cannot go wrong with their customer service. Mark and Steve were both very good to work with. Thanks


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Very cool. I like the different color/finish combo you went with. :thumbsup:

Those Nittos look great and those wheels have a serious deep dish. Very nice.

Thats a lot of beef!

Lenie, that's a beautiful setup. It's really going to compliment your build. Looks like your getting close. :thumbsup:

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Wiring

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Airride and battery, no room for the cover. Will be selling cover if anyone wants one? 5 gallon cover


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Had custom headers and exhaust fabbed up now installing. Nothing is below the frame rails.

Looks like we may be firing it up next week.