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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Here's a before pic with the awful Ansen Sprints from the 70's and after with the Rallys, new redlines and rack removed. Better?

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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Looks real nice.

Wanna sell those disgusting Ansens?
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Looks real nice.

Wanna sell those disgusting Ansens?
Sold them very quickly for apparently too little.

Seems I'm the only one who didn't like them.
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Your car looks great! I liked the first picture better, but would have changed the wheels too. I prefer raised white letters, but I think it is cool that you want to do what you like. I really appreciate seeing everyone's interperatation of the best vette. I hope mine looks as nice when I'm finished.
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Nice changeover. Can you post some pics showing where the luggage rack used to be?

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Much better. FYI, I didn't like the Ansens either.
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
...Better?...
Absolutely!!
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Love the red lines with the stock rims. Dramatic improvement. Did you get your redlines through Diamondback or Coker? What size? I've been thinking of redlines for my 68.
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Great improvement!!!
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Seems I'm the only one who didn't like them.
You're not!!
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Looks very nice...but I kinda liked the Ansens.

Either way, it's a great looking car.
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Love the red lines with the stock rims. Dramatic improvement. Did you get your redlines through Diamondback or Coker? What size? I've been thinking of redlines for my 68.
Bought them from Diamond Back, the second set of tires (2 cars) in 6 months) I believe they were 235-70's, very close to the original size, a bit bigger.

I will conclude there's a split decision on the Ansens. Ive been told they are on a Monte Carlo now.
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
Bought them from Diamond Back, the second set of tires (2 cars) in 6 months) I believe they were 235-70's, very close to the original size, a bit bigger.

I will conclude there's a split decision on the Ansens. Ive been told they are on a Monte Carlo now.
I just bought goldlines from Diamonback for my 65 last week. They look great. I may go for the redlines for the 68. Wife is not too thrilled, but I am
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
Bought them from Diamond Back, the second set of tires (2 cars) in 6 months) I believe they were 235-70's, very close to the original size, a bit bigger.
It looks much better with the rallys and redlines. The redline tires on the black car look fantastic!

You'll like the Diamondbacks... I ran a set for six or seven years on my old '69. Had maybe 30,000 miles or so and seemed to be holding up well.

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Originally Posted by 1stC3Vette
Nice changeover. Can you post some pics showing where the luggage rack used to be? thanks,Dino

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Much-o-better........
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Much-o-better........
Thanks. Now all it needs is new paint. And interior. And engine compartment. And undercarriage...
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I really like the look of that car with the rallys and the redline wheels. Good choice.


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I guess,I may be biased,but there is NO better looking car,than the 68/69 vert vettes!!!!!Awesome car,bud!
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
Here's a before pic with the awful Ansen Sprints from the 70's and after with the Rallys, new redlines and rack removed. Better?

Very nice!
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