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Old May 19, 2015 | 06:28 AM
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Howdy everyone. Been a chevy man all my life but ran across a 67 Cutlass in need of a little TLC. Looking forward to hearing from you guys, hope yall don't mind me asking a lot of questions.
Old May 19, 2015 | 07:01 AM
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Welcome to the site, post some pictures when you get a chance.
Old May 19, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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I love 67's, post pictures!
Old May 19, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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Thanks guys, what size wheels and tires do yall have on your cars? Got some mighty big holes to fill in.
Old May 19, 2015 | 09:07 AM
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The tire and wheel choice is your call. Do you want it stock with hubcaps and 14 inch tires? This is the easiest. You could go with repro SS1's and upgrade to 15 inch tires or the hundreds of choices with aftermarket wheels. IMO the tire and wheel combo chosen makes a real statement as to what you are making the car out to be... stock, performance, custom, or the hideous donk. 14 inch tires are very limited as far as choices and 15's will give much more options.
Old May 19, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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I was thinking about 15 inch stock looking rims (smoothies) 15 X 8 rear and 15 X 7 front, 235 X 70 rear and 225 X 70 front. These work and look good on my 71 monte carlo.
Old May 19, 2015 | 10:33 AM
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The rears should not be an issue. However if the front suspension is weak and sagging on your 67, you'll get some rubbing at the rear wheel well on dips.
Old May 19, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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Where are you in VA? I'm down in VA Beach is you need some help. Post pics of this new 67
Old May 20, 2015 | 06:24 AM
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Tire size

Thanks for the input. I remember now that back in the day, I put G70 X 14's on the front of my 67 442 and they did rub on the dimmer switch hump. Hmm, back to the drawing board. Located near South Hill, Va., will post pics when I figure out how, doggone computers!
Old May 20, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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Welcome. looking forward to the pics.
Old May 20, 2015 | 06:49 AM
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To post a picture click on Go Advanced tab from the Quick Reply box then click manage attachments and you should be on your way...
Old May 20, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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I will have to get in touch with you sometime. My mother in law lives in Bracey, VA. Sometime I need to get out.

Larry
Old May 20, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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Lawdy. South Hill and Bracey. No one knows where those are 'cept somebody who lives there, or in my case about an hour and a half away.

Larry, guessing yer MIL lives on Lake Gaston?
Old May 20, 2015 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rocketraider
Lawdy. South Hill and Bracey. No one knows where those are 'cept somebody who lives there, or in my case about an hour and a half away.

Larry, guessing yer MIL lives on Lake Gaston?

YEP

Raider maybe I could get in touch with you too

Larry

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Old May 21, 2015 | 03:37 AM
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Let me know next time y'all are down that way. I think Pizza Pub in Clarksville is still open though I haven't been in there in years. Or there's a Cracker Barrel in South Hill we could all meet at.
Old May 21, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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Sounds good

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Old May 21, 2015 | 05:27 PM
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Either of yall got a 4 barrel intake for a 66 67 330 or 70 or earlier 350?
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