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Jan 19, 2009 | 08:48 PM

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3JsVette

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Originally Posted by roybfr

Thanks for all the comments.

stinger12, measured the flares they come out about 5" from the body.

3JsVette I should have pics of the 72 tomorrow or Wednesday.

Thanks

Jan 19, 2009 | 09:18 PM

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vettesbydesign

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That is a awesome car!I really like the new tire/wheel combo,and also,looking forward to seeing pics of the 72!

Jan 19, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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71coupe454

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I'm with every one else.. killer wheels on a killer car!!!

Jan 20, 2009 | 06:58 PM

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Waiting for the chrome to get back from plating, so it will be a few more weeks till it all put back together.

This is before.. how we bought it

And now with new paint

The body was ruff in a few places, one fender was cracked and some panels and a door needed some gluing. But it was worth it as the car looks, at least IMO, better. I put up some more pics once things get all together. Long run I would like to get different wheels for the street.

Jan 20, 2009 | 09:33 PM

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Thanks for posting the pictures. This is a good looking car also. What were you thinking for different wheels for the street? As I'm sure you know the Daiseys are available in 17s if you want to go that route. I look foward to seeing the finished pictures.

Jan 20, 2009 | 10:10 PM

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I really like the Daiseys too, even in 16", just wish the rears were about 1/2 - 1" narrower to bring the rear tire more in line with the fender vs sticking out. If I did anything I would probably just get another pair for the rear that are narrower for daily driving and put cheater slicks on the current rears for the strip.

Jan 21, 2009 | 12:16 PM

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Those rims are too cool - where'd you get them? Do you know if they have different depths? I'd prefer not to put flares on.

Jan 21, 2009 | 06:54 PM

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They are American Racing 200S wheels, you can get them with polished centers or gun metal like these. You order the size and offset you need and they custom make them. I think you can get them in both 16" and 17". Find a good local AR dealer and they should be able to get you setup.