295/35/18 for 1969 Camaro without minitubs?

[Boulder69]

I have a 69 camaro with a '95 LT1 and 700r4. Next up on the project list is to replace the mullet-mags (15 inch Centerlines) with some 17 or 18 inch wheels and tires to make room for big brakes. Here is my question:

Can you fit 295s on the rear of a 69 without a minitub? Mark Stielow's "Thrasher Camaro" had this size, and the new Unique Performance/Foose '69 has them as well. Most threads on this site say 275 is the biggest, but I thought the 69 had a little more room in the back and with a little fender lip trimming the 295s should fit?

Anyone have this setup? What rim size and backspacing did you go with?

Thanks from a newbie to the site. -eric in boulder