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Mar 15, 2014 | 08:11 PM

GTJim

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Love this pic!!!

Love this pic! Not my car but would love mine to look like it

The stance, the wheels and even the black tips just makes the car look bada**

It's my new background on my iPad

Mar 15, 2014 | 08:27 PM

PeterB

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I totally understand why you like it Jim. Its an awesome photo with an unique vet color.
My buddy Loui has the same color ...

Personally I'm not a big fan of black wheels although anything looks good on a vet... Many others like that look to eache's own right?

Thanks for the post and photo

Mar 15, 2014 | 08:33 PM

GTJim

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Originally Posted by PeterB.

I hear ya on the black wheels. Usually I'm not a fan, especially on Mag Red, but on this particular car it looks good. I think it's because these are gloss black, the others I've seen were flat black and didn't look good. With a black roof and halo it would look even better!

Mar 15, 2014 | 08:35 PM

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Mar 15, 2014 | 08:54 PM

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That is one fine looking car, plus it is a Mallet build.

Mar 15, 2014 | 09:01 PM

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That car looks tuff....

Mar 15, 2014 | 09:07 PM

GTJim

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

That is one fine looking car, plus it is a Mallet build.

Ha! I thought it was but couldn't be sure.

Thanks for confirming for me.

Mar 15, 2014 | 10:25 PM

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Mar 15, 2014 | 10:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

That is one fine looking car, plus it is a Mallet build.

That was the first thing I noticed!!

Not usually a fan of black wheels, but they look killer on this one!

Mar 15, 2014 | 11:38 PM

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Looks great!
Love the stance, tire width on the back looks great!!

Mar 16, 2014 | 12:02 AM

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It is a great pic of a great car!

Mar 16, 2014 | 12:42 AM

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It is a great pic of a great car!

Great looking Vette!

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:10 AM

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GTJim

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Found some more details about this car. The wheels are HRE 842R's in a gloss black finish. A little expensive for my bank account so I'll stick with the Forgestar CF5's in Gunmetal like I originally planned.

Exhaust is B&B PRT's with the satin black tips. That's a definite, love the way they look with the black wheels. With a black roof and halo it will look hot!!!

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:13 AM

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imgn tht

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What's the size on those wheels and tires? Like how they look aggressive with a lot of sidewall meat still.

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:25 AM

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GTJim

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What's the size on those wheels and tires? Like how they look aggressive with a lot of sidewall meat still.

I think the rears are 335/30/18's on 18X11 or 18X12 and I believe the car has a mini tub.

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GTJim

Exhaust is B&B PRT's with the satin black tips. That's a definite, love the way they look with the black wheels. With a black roof and halo it will look hot!!!

Not quite a "...a definite..." Take a closer look at the muffler size and hanger location...looks to me like that car has the B&B Route 66 exhaust (see below):

Last edited by FrankLP; Mar 16, 2014 at 10:44 AM.

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:46 AM

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GTJim

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Not quite a "...a definite..." Take a closer look at the muffler size and hanger location...looks to me like that car has the B&B Route 66 exhaust (see below):

Ah good catch!!!

I'd still run the PRT's on mine, like the sound better.

Mar 16, 2014 | 01:03 PM

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PHIL MEMPHIS

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Definitely Billy Boat Route 66's. I have those on mine.

Mar 16, 2014 | 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GTJim

Ah good catch!!!

I'd still run the PRT's on mine, like the sound better.

No worries...

Yeah I was considering PRTs until I got my Ti exhaust for free...right place/right time!

BTW...I do like the stance of the car in the OP! We're back on topic