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Finally back on the road. After a ton of work over the past few months that you can't see- 4 wheel disc brakes, suspension tweaks, steering box swap, new 3.55 posi, etc. - I treated myself to a new top and 15" redlines.    [/img]
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Looks pretty sharp dude! I will bet you love the new steering box.
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Very nice!! Which disc brakes did you install?
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Thanks, I went with Right Stuff Detailing ( GetDiscBrakes.com ), their 4 wheel 68 camaro/Firebird kit, stainless lines and 9 inch booster. Kit was very complete, and they shipped the day after I ordered it. Gus68 - You are so right, rebuilt 14 to 1 steering box makes a world of difference! Much heavier and solid feel, no dead area on top.
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Looks real good! and now it stops real good too!
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Very nice. Car looks awesome with the black paint and white top & interior.
Well done!
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Nice! Have a shot of that space saver??
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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Shoot Craig, I forgot to post that. Here we go. Looks great IMO, thanks so much!  Still looking for an air canister sometime, but the ones I've seen so far must be made of gold.
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Wow! Nice job with the trunk!
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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Desert...Was ready to pull the trigger on a set of 225 70 redlines for my 14x6 Rally 2s, but after seeing photos of your car, I'm thinking that it might be worthwhile to move up to 15 inch wheels. What size are those tires? Your set-up looks absolutely perfect to me!
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Do you get much rub with those 15"s? If not what are you using for suspension?
Cant wait for summer...
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Only get a very occasional rub on the left front when I hit a dip at speed. Suspension is all stock replacement, but had to have about 2" de-arched (lowered)on the rear springs. Looked too much like a camaro before I lowered the rear.
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BFG 245 60 15 on the rear, 225 60 15 on the front. Bigger backspace than stock on the rear 8" rims got them tucked inside, if I remember correctly (big chore these days), it was 5" or 5.25.
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From the photos, the big chore was worth it! Thanks.
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