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Originally Posted by jarhead (Post 672856)

Since I had already cut the inside wheel well out on the driver side I started working on it. It was 40* in the shop so I got it tacked in place and had to quit. There was some pattern making I forgot to take pictures of during the deep freeze but I did get some pictures.

I did some measuring and I am confident I can get a 305/35-18 in here, Maybe a 19 if I find the right wheel that I like. I am kind of set on a "steelie" look..

Hopefully I can get back out the soon and do some more welding.

Joe

Keep that welder humming and the shop will warm up! Same as already
been said, don't worry about cutting something up. Best part of metal work is we can cut stuff up and put it back together as many time as it takes, carpenters run out of wood!
Very cool that you found a 69 in the salvage yard. That would never happen here.

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Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 675743)

A torque arm is a solid choice for a set it and forget it usable rear setup. It’s nice to see to you continuing to move forward on the Torino. You’ve done some nice work on her.

Thanks Rob, as you know it's been quite a journey. My daughter helped me for a few years in high school and now she's almost out of college. I keep plugging away.

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Originally Posted by 57hemicuda (Post 675745)

Looks good Joe, can't be scared, its only sheet metal. If you screw it up, cut it off and fix it, we've all done it:superhack:. important part is that you keep progressing.

Thanks Ron, watching you work on yours is an inspiration, and yes i've thrown some metal away and started over a few times. It is therapy for me, plus i need to get allot better before i hang those quarters...

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Originally Posted by Scratch (Post 675746)

Thanks Scratch, yep i've even built a house and a barn so i know about throwing a few boards away :lol: And i am lucky the salvage yards out here have some decent cars left.

trying to dial in the wheel size and offset so i can order the 9" housing...:ups:

A 18x12 will fit the back, but i may need to go with the 11".

Now i have to narrow it down to what wheel i want, i am all over the place. If i go with a "steely" and poverty cap i will have to have them widened.

18x9 isn't quite going to make it on front. it's pretty close but i'd have to do the "57HemiCuda mod" to the fenders,and I don't have Ron's skills :D:D:D

I like the poverty cap / steelie look.....

And here's something everyone should remember around here.... nobody was born with the skills... they're acquired... and come faster with the more scrap that lays on the ground. The beauty of metal.... you can cut it and bend it and pound it and shorten it and length it... wad it up and toss it and start over.... Then you'll stand back and slap yourself on your sorry worn out old shoulder - and think "hmmmmmm never woulda thought I could build something like that!".

Doesn't have to be Brycen "mymetalduckiscoolerthanyours" metal work either.... because that's why they make Bondo!

Joe,
Wheel sizing and type are the hardest part of the
project if you ask me... I have had 5 different sets of wheels
on my car over the past 29 years... yes always moving up
and getting bigger.. finally cut the front wheel wells and might
do another mod on the backs.. I am no body man but it seems
to work ok

Good luck and love the car... remember it is what you like

Bob

thanks for the encouragement Greg and Bob !

Building a firewall...

off this week repairing a rusty Cowl...

Looking good, Joe! Keep up the good work...I'm jealous of your bead roller!:thumbsup:

^^^
Thanks, love the bead rolling, and all the other stuff too.

Really enjoying following your project, looks like you are almost done!