richbell

Finally go the 66 out to a show! I thought you C1 guys might appreciate these pictures also!

For more 66 info www.rich66.com

Rich

327Heaven

Dig that crazy air cleaner lid decal. 650 hp

groovyjay

Your car turned out unbelievable!

Any chance of remembering the wheel and tire specs? size, backspacing, offset etc?

dropTopTx

Very nice! I think im making that picture of the wheel and sidepipes my desktop!

Were those taken at Autorama in Houston? I know I've seen that 62 before.

Tom/99

richbell

2006 Custom Car and Hotrod Show in Austin (last week)

richbell

Sure Groover:

Tires and Wheels
Front tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 275/36 ZR18Z 25.5 high 10.82 wide
Rear tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 335/30 ZR18 102Y 25.9 high 13.1 wide

Front wheels: Colorado Custom Mesa 18x 9.5 x 4.25 back spacing
Rear wheels: Colorado Custom Mesa 18x 12 x 6 inch back spacing

Knock offs (spinners) Carriage Works Billet #8014

PS...

(Don't forget the custom quarters and offsett trailing arms)

groovyjay

Thanks rich, that helped out alot. I really dig the way you modified the rear quarters, great stuff.

Did you do any frame modifications to accomodate that 6" backspacing? I'm using 5.5" with my 10" wheels and it just barely clears the frame above the trailing arm pocket! Still drooling...

richbell

Dang..you got me on that one. There was a small location on the frame on the driver's side that would barely rub the top side wall of the tire. This was not the case by about 1/4 inch on the passenger side. We removed about a 2 inch strip area and welded a thick plate behind it. Both the driver's side and the passenger side now clear by about 1/4 inch to the frame. With the low profile tires they are not deviating much.

Here is a rear shot:

richbell

Oh yeah.. those are NOT stock rear bumpers.

groovyjay

Thanks for the new wallpaper Rich!

One more question, how much wider are those rear quarters vs. stock?

Nowhere Man

respect all your work and skill involed in doing that, and they look great but not my cup of tea

67 Fuelie

Obviously a NCRS member...

pef427

Yeah but it's definitely my bottle o' beer! Just awesome! I hope to see it in Houston this month.

crewdog

Hitch

It looks so good now. I remember how it looked over a year ago.. I was like wow.. Now it's WOW!!!!! Congrats I think you got it right. What's the new project since this one is done? Dave

firstgear

everytime I see your car, I need to get a towel and wipre the drool away.....really nice.....and thanks for the C1 as well....that also had me drolling and thinking about what is sitting in the garage in a pile of parts....my '60 getting put together with Myers Racing front and rear suspension pieces....Ford 9" with 3.55 gears/posi hooked up to a Tremec TKO600 and a 383 stroker......dog gone it...now I have to get another towel....more drool!!!!!!

Michaelw

Just......beautifull

blackLS1

WOW. Killer cars.

comp

nice pic's