The Making of my RetroMod Racer
12-10-2013, 06:37 PM
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Burning Brakes
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12-10-2013, 07:01 PM
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They look good Tom. Gives me an idea of what mine will look like. I chose different sizes because I wanted to exploit the killer tires that are out there right now. The tire companies seem to be phasing out the wide rubber in 50 series. Soon there won't be any that'll fit. Hence the 35's and 40's. Been watching you for a while. :-)
12-10-2013, 07:09 PM
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They look good Tom. Gives me an idea of what mine will look like. I chose different sizes because I wanted to exploit the killer tires that are out there right now. The tire companies seem to be phasing out the wide rubber in 50 series. Soon there won't be any that'll fit. Hence the 35's and 40's. Been watching you for a while. :-)
Tom
12-11-2013, 12:04 AM
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12-11-2013, 09:50 AM
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12-11-2013, 07:55 PM
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I'm looking at the Coker/Michelin TB15s 295 40 Vr 15 and 270 45 vr 15. They remind me of the Bridgestone racing tires I had in the 70s. Problem is they cost about the same as a set of 18s or 17s with modern rubber on them. Tires and rims.
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12-11-2013, 08:35 PM
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Love this car, the wheels, and that great license plate.
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They are aluminum. Mine are made from two pieces. The center and the hoop. The center was installed in the hoop and welded to my BS request.
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12-11-2013, 09:00 PM
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Really like those ET Minilite style. Wonder if 18s allow more backspace.
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12-11-2013, 09:39 PM
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12-17-2013, 11:03 PM
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Car is sanded, taped and ready for Gelcoat. We have filled in the
gas opening so the lFIA Lemans cap will look proper once we have the tank in place.
All the suspension parts are here so we are looking good for chassis work once the frame is back. If we get the gelcoat on today we should have the body off the frame and the frame to the sandblaster by Monday.
I have ordered the A/C kit and the pulleys. We'll measure up the carb to hood fit and the fuel cell dimensions once the car
comes out of the booth.
So into the spray booth this afternoon as a snowstorm hits us, for some primer tomorrow...Then we can start cutting some lines, sharpening edges, and setting gaps.
gas opening so the lFIA Lemans cap will look proper once we have the tank in place.
All the suspension parts are here so we are looking good for chassis work once the frame is back. If we get the gelcoat on today we should have the body off the frame and the frame to the sandblaster by Monday.
I have ordered the A/C kit and the pulleys. We'll measure up the carb to hood fit and the fuel cell dimensions once the car
comes out of the booth.
So into the spray booth this afternoon as a snowstorm hits us, for some primer tomorrow...Then we can start cutting some lines, sharpening edges, and setting gaps.
Last edited by M3MOTORSPORTS; 12-19-2013 at 09:27 PM.
12-18-2013, 10:05 AM
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Safety Car
What size(increase) rear quarter panels are those and where did you buy them from? Where did you splice them in...at the roof panel after the edge or in the stock location? Did you flare out the fronts too? Would love to see more of the body work photos.
12-19-2013, 09:06 PM
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Went into Gel today. Moving along quickly. I'm VERY happy with how it's coming along. I thought the fenders were out 2", but it looks closer to three. I'll try and measure and post. Did the fronts too. They're hand laid up to order from Jeff Freeman in Sacramento. If you want his number pm me. 
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12-26-2013, 06:29 PM
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Burning Brakes
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01-28-2014, 11:01 PM
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Been working on the car, but had to pull back just a bit for a little re-grouping. Moving forward again, and this is the newest.
