Some of you have already seen the 67 ragtop I bought the other night. Got some of the first parts in already. Not sure how far I going to take this one but it cool factor will be way up on the scale from what it is now when I'm done. Front tires shown with a front and a rear wheel. Rear tires still Fedex's hands somewhere.

 

This should get interesting real quick! Staying tuned for this build. Any drive train swaps or upgrades?

 

Looks like a great car to build. Based on your other projects, I am looking forward to this. Any Info on the wheels and tires?

 

Better watch it, this one may become a keeper.

 

Nice!

 

Funny,,, I've been eye balling those rims myself. Seems like they are reasonably priced... Cant wait to seem them mounted!

 

Gee, I dunno. Looks pretty cool as it sits.

 

The "MAW'S" await..

 

I'm looking at wheels myself. What are the size and specs for the tires you're using?

 

And the back tires are in today

 

what size tire did you go with?

 

Real nice!

Really like the look of those wheel rims. What are they?

 

I made a big long post last night but the site crashed as I hit enter so I will try to find time to answer everyone questions later today.

 

Not sure yet. It runs like crap but barely been driven since 89 so might just need the cobb webs blown out.

not a quick flip but it won't grow roots in my garage either

thanks man

Very good price and I lucked out in to one of the only sets in the country right now

pretty cool yes but i'm after really cool

helment already ordered

Its a brand new wheel from US mags. Best quality finish on a "cheap" wheel I have ever come across. I am going with 18 x 8 / 18 x 9.5 and 245 40 front 275 40 rear. I'm going to be tight on the back and worst case i'll use a 64-65 narrow axle. Thats the only drawback to 1 piece wheels. you can't order custom backspace.

 

Reminds me how you started out with the 66.

 

Those wheels are going to look awesome on it.

I'm getting ready to order the new sabre U437 for my 71. They are a Olds copy/mod that us mags just came out with. You can get them in a bunch of sizes and 1,2 or 3 piece. I'm going for the 2 piece all polished with no gold inlay. 2300 OTD plus tires.

http://us-mags.com/saber-u437-w-5714.htm

 

That's the other set of wheels I've had my eye on.. Please let me know what size you end up getting and tire size... I think these will look great on your car!

 

Gotta be a keeper

 

looks cool. I look forward to seeing how this rims look on that car as well.

 

Curious if there is any updates to the blonde???

 

Well about 10 days after posting this I quit my good paying job for a another job with much lower initial pay but much better long term potential. I'm still at the making ends meet early stages of said new job. All non essential stuff is on hold for the moment.

 

Hope all is going well, did you go to another dealership?

 

Yes Park Place Lexus. Its a monster with no clients at all in just 2 months I have already to a point it took me 2 years to get to at the other place. I'll be making more that I was with in a year or less.

Its funny I hardly fix cars there. Its just maintenance with random repairs. Its not like at Chevrolet where a customer starts telling me their problem and I knew what it was before the first sentence is finished since I had already had 42 more like it that month LOL

 

That's the idea behind Lexus. Hell, I even have to zip up my shop jacket and not lean on any equipment panels in a Lexus plant.

 

Congrats on the new job and good luck.. I look forward to this build regaining its momentum when the time is right.

 

Cool, Lexus customers are probably a bit easier to deal with.

 

Crap Richard - I was going to hit you up for where I might get a deal on fixing the gas smell issue I'm having on my '08 Z06. It's getting worse and I've read it is a huge problem to fix.

 

Congrats on the new job, quality outfit..

 

Thanks man. I will get rolling with it soon enough.


I would go that far. But over all I have dealt with good people. Some are more of a challenge than others LOL


That sucks! If the tanks have to come out it is a major job.

Thanks. I need to come see the transformation on your car.