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Old 04-24-2014, 02:03 PM
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Here's a few more shots to show the cragar louvers... I think they look exceptional against the white color of the car
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Old 04-24-2014, 02:05 PM
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Tried to load 3 images... Only one came through...
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Old 04-24-2014, 02:06 PM
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Sorry for the triple post , still figuring out the system here
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Old 04-24-2014, 02:23 PM
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Sorry for the triple post , still figuring out the system here
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:04 PM
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OH MY, i burned out on those louvers in the early 80's, but i like them. the thing is they are useful and that makes them easier to like.
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Old 04-26-2014, 07:57 AM
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Um, yeah. Those Louvers rock! Kudos to you for sporting them on the Vette 30+ years after they were considered cool.
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Old 04-26-2014, 11:17 AM
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Name: image.jpg Views: 10238 Size: 113.9 KBJust replaced the old Goodyear's with BF's, man, what a differance! Turns out the Goodyears were built in 91! First post here, just brought the '81 home last tuesday, in love with her already!
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Old 04-26-2014, 11:33 AM
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look like good years on it.
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Old 04-26-2014, 12:11 PM
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look like good years on it.
Yeah, this was the before picture
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Old 04-26-2014, 12:58 PM
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I am very happy with the wheels on my '77, they were used, rusty Cragars I painted black and added beauty rings to give it that, what I think, is the perfect look.
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2013 c6 wheel 18x8.5 rear 19x10 Goodyear emt f1
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Old 05-12-2014, 11:49 PM
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CSR, I want that hood on my vette! Loved that look... Always have...
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CSR, I want that hood on my vette! Loved that look... Always have...
Thanks FireballXL5 still under construction but noticeable difference in air to carb and clearance. Have 1 week with hood and wheels and love the grip and response.
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Old 05-13-2014, 12:03 AM
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Here's one for the old guys see how you guys like it. 22's
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Old 05-13-2014, 09:21 AM
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Here's one for the old guys see how you guys like it. 22's
dam that is squezzed in there
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Old 05-14-2014, 03:50 PM
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The suspension I have is VBP Performance Plus full kit with VBP offset trailing arms, and VBP spreader bar. The wheels are aftermarket ( http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3?...Q#.UtaryfY6JZk) C6 Z06 17"x9.5" black powdercoated with red outer banding, tires are Nitto NT555 Extreme Performance 25.55" tall 275/40 ZR17, and wheel adapters (http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...FTJp7AodqHIA-g) are 2.5". All sizes are the same front and rear. The ground to center wheel well lip height for the front is 26.5" and the rear is 27.5".




Here's video of my Vette.
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Old 05-14-2014, 04:17 PM
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Here's one for the old guys see how you guys like it. 22's
Do they keep spinning after the car stops?
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Old 05-14-2014, 04:46 PM
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Do they keep spinning after the car stops?
No but the 4 inch lip was enough space for a spinner adapter but was to late for the spinner fad.
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Old 05-15-2014, 04:59 AM
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TT2 two piece wheels with 17 x 235 x 55 tires
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Old 05-21-2014, 02:01 AM
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17 inch SLP wheels and a set of 160mph Kumo tires.
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I sold the 1990 because I just never drove it any more.
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