Snowman's Bruiser Project Phase Five
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Houston Texas
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 Vet
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Here are some pics taken today. The tires and wheels still need to be washed and dressed which will really make the car pop but here it is this morning. Thanks to Carbon Fiber Tony in our group for the great pics.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: springfield ohio
The car has turned out great, definitely a sweet ride. I have never heard
of a car show limiting the amount of fuel to a quarter tank, You must be going to
one of those indoor shows, well, ain't we fancy.
Your car is first class all the way, I hope you have a great time enjoying Bruiser every
chance you get, I have really enjoyed watching the build of this great car.
I look forward to seeing more about Bruiser in the future.
Thanks for sharing,
Riggs.
of a car show limiting the amount of fuel to a quarter tank, You must be going to
one of those indoor shows, well, ain't we fancy.
Your car is first class all the way, I hope you have a great time enjoying Bruiser every
chance you get, I have really enjoyed watching the build of this great car.
I look forward to seeing more about Bruiser in the future.
Thanks for sharing,
Riggs.
Race Director
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From: Corsicana, Tx
2020 C2 of the Year - Modified Winner
2020 Corvette of the Year (performance mods)
C2 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
2017 C2 of Year Finalist
Hey...I know that engine!!!
Sadly, I haven't had a chance to see it since he got some color! Man...the pics are incredible!
Bruiser wins a 1st first time out!! What a way to begin the season!!
JIM
Sadly, I haven't had a chance to see it since he got some color! Man...the pics are incredible!
Bruiser wins a 1st first time out!! What a way to begin the season!!
JIM
Former Vendor
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From: walpole ma
Thank you for the compliments my friends. The pictures dont do the car justice. It is much nicer looking in person.
Everyone involved in this project worked very hard to bring Bruiser to life.
Everyone involved in this project worked very hard to bring Bruiser to life.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Houston Texas
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Thanks everyone, no question this one took a village and the next county and the town down the road but I am VERY happy with the result.
Race Director
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From: West Chester OH
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St. Jude Donor '08 thru '13
How did I miss reading all of this thread before 
All I can say is WOW, amazing job by all involved, congratulations Snowman on an unbelievable car.
Now how do I get all the drool off my keyboard..
All I can say is WOW, amazing job by all involved, congratulations Snowman on an unbelievable car.
Now how do I get all the drool off my keyboard..
Racer
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From: Christchurch Canterbury
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pro...eels/v48/17x11
On my Z06, HRE's were 2000.00 a piece. I got this entire set of 4, custom offsets and all in 4 days for 1500 including shipping. They did an awesome job for me. AWESOME! I had the spokes and the back side of the wheel powder coated a gunmetal silver at my local powder coat place.
Here is a finished rear wheel before tire mounting:
DP
On my Z06, HRE's were 2000.00 a piece. I got this entire set of 4, custom offsets and all in 4 days for 1500 including shipping. They did an awesome job for me. AWESOME! I had the spokes and the back side of the wheel powder coated a gunmetal silver at my local powder coat place.
Here is a finished rear wheel before tire mounting:
DP
Melting Slicks
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From: Regina Sk Canada
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pro...eels/v48/17x11
On my Z06, HRE's were 2000.00 a piece. I got this entire set of 4, custom offsets and all in 4 days for 1500 including shipping. They did an awesome job for me. AWESOME! I had the spokes and the back side of the wheel powder coated a gunmetal silver at my local powder coat place.
Here is a finished rear wheel before tire mounting:
DP
On my Z06, HRE's were 2000.00 a piece. I got this entire set of 4, custom offsets and all in 4 days for 1500 including shipping. They did an awesome job for me. AWESOME! I had the spokes and the back side of the wheel powder coated a gunmetal silver at my local powder coat place.
Here is a finished rear wheel before tire mounting:
DP
Would you be able to tell me the wheel and tire size plus offset with those flares? Please.
Instructor
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We will be in Houston on the 6th of Dec. Maybe you can swing by during those couple of weeks. NH would be bad either. Then you could come by and check out the shop. We are only 45 minutes from the NH/MA border.
As far as the cutouts, we will see what they look like when we get there. Usualy we instal the bar,and then very carefuly keep trimming little by little till we have just enough clearance for the lid to shut properly.
As far as the cutouts, we will see what they look like when we get there. Usualy we instal the bar,and then very carefuly keep trimming little by little till we have just enough clearance for the lid to shut properly.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Houston Texas
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Maybe you store your LT1 body and start with another? That guy who owns one of the 5 original GrandSports did just that. Stored the original body and made himself a new one! Anything is possible.
Doug
Doug
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Le Mans Master
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From: Houston Texas
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 Vet
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Getting the soft top re-fitted with new white top this week. Will post final pictures when work is done. Car will look awesome with white top!
Doug
Doug