Lateral-g Forums - February 13 Feature: 1970 Chevelle Convertible

Thanks for the compliments guys!

The wheels came on the car but I had to order an extra for the trunk spare so I know the specs on the front... they are Billet Specialites Qualifier 18x8 front with a 4.5" backspacing. Tires are BF Goodrich GForce T/A KDW2 245/40 ZR18

I am pretty sure the rears were an 18x10 but I never had a need to measure the backspacing. Tires are 285/40 ZR18

If anyone needs an 18x8" BS Qualifier with a 5x4.5" backspacing I have a brand new one sitting here... a lesson on why you double check when your apprentice gives you wheel measurements! :warning: Hehhe.. I deal mostly with Fords... 5x4.5" sounded right!

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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 505803)

That has to be a blast to drive anywhere.

Very fun car to drive!! When you aren't in the boost it drives nice and easy like any other big block. I'm not a convertible fan by nature but this car might have "converted" me! I've got to say it was surreal flying down I20 at midnight with the top down and the stereo blasting... One of those "this is why I do this" moments.

Even though I was fighting a glitchy TPS for about half of the drive down (squirting accel fuel even on small throttle changes) we still averaged around 14mpg for the drive.