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**tones2SS** · #**111** 06-20-2013, 05:05 PM

That looks awesome Rick. Keep up the great work and keep up posted.

Rick Giles · #**112** 06-20-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ProTouring442

I do not know if you've thought about this, or what your plans might be, but you can convert the factory A/C from the valve system (POA I think) to an orifice tube and a cycling compressor fairly easily. I did it on the factory system in my '66 some years ago (long since sold). Worked like a charm.

Beautiful car... can't wait to see it finished!

Thanks for your suggestion. I have talked to a local A/C shop that has been around for years and they said that they can help me with that. Plan on running R12 also in hopes of being able to hang meat up inside the car.

Going to run 200 mph with the A/C on.

Rick Giles · #**113** 06-20-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TandL

What's the ceiling height inside your garage?

It's 10'3". I'm only 5'8" and it works great. I think up to about a 6' tall person would work ok with a car like this.

Rick Giles · #**114** 06-20-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bentfab

Rick,

How did the firewall clearance work out?

Mark

Hey Mark,

It seems to be just fine thanks to your handy work! I will post some pictures soon of your masterpiece!

Ron in SoCal · #**115** 06-20-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Giles

It's 10'3". I'm only 5'8" and it works great. I think up to about a 6' tall person would work ok with a car like this.

My calculations too Rick. I have 124" and it looks very close. Car looks superb!

Rick D · #**116** 06-20-2013, 07:25 PM

Looking great Rick, all most there!

bentfab · #**117** 06-20-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Giles

Hey Mark,

It seems to be just fine thanks to your handy work! I will post some pictures soon of your masterpiece!

Great ! Thanks for letting me be a part of your build

Rick Giles · #**118** 07-22-2013, 06:23 PM

Got some new sneakers last week...275 & 295 BFG RIVALS!

coolwelder62 · #**119** 07-22-2013, 07:22 PM

Awesome Score on the BFG's.

GrabberGT · #**120** 07-23-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick Giles

Got some new sneakers last week...275 & 295 BFG RIVALS!

Oooh. those are my sizes. What width rims are you mounting them on? If 9" and 10" I could you some measurements after you get them mounted.

Edit:
I found it earlier in your thread.

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Originally Posted by Rick Giles

66138, the front rims are 18X9 with 4 7/8" backspace and rears are 18X10 but I'm not sure of the back spacing. I did narrow the rear after I bought the car but I don't remember the width.

When you get them mounted I'd love to see the width at the widest part measurement.