My New 72' Coupe!
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From: Greer SC
My New 72' Coupe!
I bought this car about 3 months ago from a forum member and finally got it where I want it, put it on the road, and debuted it at work today! Thought I would share with y'all as well. Looking forward to participating in the forums.
She is a base 350, 4spd, 3.70 posi rear, PS, PB, tilt, no AC car. Numbers matching and mostly original car in excellent driver condition.
The t-tops off and rear window removed in this little Vette is one of the best driving experiences I have had, and I have owned a LOT of cars!
Really enjoying this car!
Not the best pics, but here are two:
Wheels are Rev100 Classics in 17x8" front with 4" backspacing and 18x9" rear with 5" backspacing (had to relocate parking brake brackets to top of trailing arm). 245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear. Love the fit and look.
She is a base 350, 4spd, 3.70 posi rear, PS, PB, tilt, no AC car. Numbers matching and mostly original car in excellent driver condition.
The t-tops off and rear window removed in this little Vette is one of the best driving experiences I have had, and I have owned a LOT of cars!
Really enjoying this car!
Not the best pics, but here are two:
Wheels are Rev100 Classics in 17x8" front with 4" backspacing and 18x9" rear with 5" backspacing (had to relocate parking brake brackets to top of trailing arm). 245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear. Love the fit and look.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Baltimore MD
Really beautiful 
I was going to get the rev wheels in gray but i ended up getting the boss motorsport wheels,in the same size. take somemore pics and post them.
I was going to get the rev wheels in gray but i ended up getting the boss motorsport wheels,in the same size. take somemore pics and post them.
Last edited by Billysvette; Apr 26, 2013 at 02:15 PM.
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Tires are 245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear. This gives the same sidewall height front and rear and is the same size as factory tires on C5 Corvettes so there are lots of tire options at reasonable prices. I went with the Nitto NT555 tires.
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looking good - thanks for sharing !!
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
Thanks guys! Almost time for the drive home!
Tires are 245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear. This gives the same sidewall height front and rear and is the same size as factory tires on C5 Corvettes so there are lots of tire options at reasonable prices. I went with the Nitto NT555 tires.
Tires are 245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear. This gives the same sidewall height front and rear and is the same size as factory tires on C5 Corvettes so there are lots of tire options at reasonable prices. I went with the Nitto NT555 tires.
Way cool!
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From: sahuarita az
"t-tops off and rear window removed in this little Vette is one of the best driving experiences I have had"
a wonderful looking and driving machine. congrats! owned a played with a few cars too and really there's no car with more peanut gallery envy. everyone (well not everyone) could conceivably own a 'vette and everyone sure wants to. especially one as nice as that.
a wonderful looking and driving machine. congrats! owned a played with a few cars too and really there's no car with more peanut gallery envy. everyone (well not everyone) could conceivably own a 'vette and everyone sure wants to. especially one as nice as that.
