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lantzn
10-12-2006, 07:23 AM
OK I'm just getting into this custom stuff, I've always restored to stock. I'm planning a 68 Barracuda coupe project. I plan on moving the gas filler tube to the rear of the car behind the license plate like on my 68 Coronet convert. I will be removing the tire hole in the trunk floor so I can hopefully use a Coronet tank as well. This will give me a lot more room for the rear suspension.
Since I will be going to the largest rims that look good and low profile tires I was wondering what the pro-touring crowd are doing for spares? I see so many cars with trunks filled with sound systems. Are most people bagging the spare and figuring on just waiting for road service or what?

HILROD
10-12-2006, 08:10 AM
Some people are using stock gm spares from cars with big brakes. I think a bunch more have no spares. I have a 16x7 rim with stock backspace that just clears my 13 front discs, and matches my 17's in looks and in sidewall heigth. FRANK