Coming Out of the Closet

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Mike B in SC, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. Smokey15

    Smokey15 So old that I use AARP bolts.

    I can identify. I just have to stop wanting to 'rescue' every one of the cars that need 'just a little work'. Two drivers, 15 cars. 4 of them non-running. 1 runner, nearly road ready. 10 that run and drive. Yes, I have a problem.
     
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  2. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    Oh no, looked what just showed up at my house! Four 15x7's...

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  3. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

  4. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

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    After these hot and heavy and somewhat local too..2 15x8 and 2 15x7's
     
  5. tt455

    tt455 T Bone

    "After these hot and heavy and somewhat local too..2 15x8 and 2 15x7's "

    Pat did you get these, and if you did what was the back spacing? Tom
     
  6. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Tom, I got beat out on them unfortunately.I have decided that Cragar Super Tricks are what my car demands. But,These would have been put on if I could have sealed the deal.They looked to be excellent condition too.
     
  7. tt455

    tt455 T Bone

    Ah, too bad. There is a set I'm eye balling on ebay. 4 new 15x8 ansen slots 4.5 back spacing for $373 free shipping. I'm not sure if the fronts will rub with that size rim and 245 60's on them?
    Did you get the ladder bars powder coated? Just found a set of like yours on the Pontiac forum off a Judge car.
     
  8. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    My first complete set are at the Powder coater as we speak.The second set which someone cut the brackets off that hook the bar to the rear lower control arm bolt are being refabbed with new brackets as well,then sent off to the powdercoater. One set is yellow and the other is white. I am having both sets of front brackets done in chassis black though.
     
  9. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Some 70 era bling... 20190314_202845.jpg
     
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  10. Duane

    Duane Member

    Ya know Pat, I'm thinking you're just having too much fun.
    Duane
     
  11. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Soon, the 70 ported Stage 1 heads will be swapped on,B4B intake,Stinger ignition as well as the Edelbrock aluminum valve covers (or perhaps the new Stage 1 chrome covers) then the rear swap that includes ladder bars and Hijacker air shocks. Still on the hunt for 15x10 Super Tricks and a rear aluminum cover.Have the ladder bars and brackets mocked up and at the powder coated getting a new yellow coating.. 20190314_171132.jpg
     
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  12. Smokey15

    Smokey15 So old that I use AARP bolts.

    I found these retro finned aluminum covers, for my wife's '68 Nova, at AutoMasters, a local shop. It had some chrome crap on it. Next to replace air cleaner.
     

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  13. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Picked up a set of 15x10 and 15x3.5 Centerline wheels.These were stamped 1978..Not bad for 2 bills... 20190330_153848.jpg 20190330_154033.jpg
     
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  14. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    I'll echo the sentiment above about Centerline. It's a good thing your purchases are older ones. I think Centerline threw a large number of " seconds" on the market just before closing the doors. I have a used pair of 15x3.5s and used pair of 15x7s that are fine. The pair of 15x8.5s I bought just before the doors closed for my M/T ET Streets needed ALOT of weight to balance . Jim
     

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