View Full Version : My buddy's 1969 Z/28....
buickfunnycar.com
02-26-2007, 11:04 AM
...He's a member of our local Vintage Trans-Am club,original X-33/D-80 LeMans Blue car,currently in a House of Kolors pearl/candied blue.
Wheels are 18x8" (4.5" b/s) American Racing CL205 all-around with 265/35's in front and 285/35's in the rear:
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malihoochie
02-26-2007, 11:12 AM
I likey! :headbang:
Munch69ProTour
02-26-2007, 11:21 AM
Very nice, I wish I could get the 285/35 in a 16 inch rim.
Rybar
02-26-2007, 12:16 PM
That car looks great. 285 on an 8" rim is tight, but looks pretty good. Any pics of the yellow car in the garage?
buickfunnycar.com
02-26-2007, 12:27 PM
That car looks great. 285 on an 8" rim is tight, but looks pretty good. Any pics of the yellow car in the garage?
That one's mine:rolleyes: :
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protour_chevelle
02-26-2007, 01:18 PM
What brake set-up is that? Looks very interesting because you know it means business yet it looks like a factory option.
-Matt
buickfunnycar.com
02-26-2007, 01:35 PM
What brake set-up is that? Looks very interesting because you know it means business yet it looks like a factory option.
-Matt
Pretty sure he's running the Corvette calipers on the back,I think it's the JL-8 set-up but obviously not factory.
ponchopwr70
02-26-2007, 01:36 PM
Wow those camaros look good. Both cars look like extremly clean resto's. Are they both orignal z/28's? Those brakes look like the jl-8 option brakes (I think) cast iron 4 piston calipers.
vanzuuk1
02-26-2007, 02:03 PM
Also, what lug nuts ?
Both cars are really nice.
buickfunnycar.com
02-26-2007, 02:25 PM
Yes,both are original Z's,mine's an X-77 base car.
The lugs were specially made for us by a machinist buddy we know,they are stainless steel and run $400/set.He had those custom one-off center caps made,I do not know the cost of those...I'm afraid to ask.
Here's a close-up of the lugs on my '70 Z/28:
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And here's another set on my '70 SS454:
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Part Time
02-26-2007, 03:51 PM
We're gonna need to see more pics of the chevelle and the orange camaro.
Who would have thought that lug nuts would make such a big difference.
buickfunnycar.com
02-26-2007, 04:20 PM
We're gonna need to see more pics of the chevelle and the orange camaro.
Who would have thought that lug nuts would make such a big difference.
Funny you ask because most laughed at the thought of paying $400 for a set of them (I have 3 sets) but to me...they complete the look I'm trying to achieve.:usa:
Here's more of the Chevelle:
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And the '70 Z/28:
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And the whole family got dressed for this one:
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vanzuuk1
02-26-2007, 04:34 PM
Now I remember, I asked you about the lugs before. I cant afford them....
vanzuuk1
02-26-2007, 04:37 PM
BTW I am not laughing, I just cant afford them-right now.
You are right,they absolutely complete the look.
buickfunnycar.com
02-26-2007, 04:38 PM
BTW I am not laughing, I just cant afford them-right now.
You are right,they absolutely complete the look.
Ah...so it WAS you!
Just kidding man.....:6gears:
The CL205's look really really good on the Blue Z. I'ma gonna have to put those on the potential rims list!
Restomod
02-26-2007, 04:56 PM
Thats a VERY nice lookin group,a friend of mine is just about finished with a 69 Z clone (427 though) its also Lemans blue w/white stripes.
buickfunnycar.com
02-26-2007, 06:41 PM
The CL205's look really really good on the Blue Z. I'ma gonna have to put those on the potential rims list!
I think they look good on everything and you know what...?They are a piece of cake to keep clean!
I can't get one car to look that good and you have 3?!? Plus your buddy's. Nice looking rides! :twothumbs :twothumbs
buickfunnycar.com
02-27-2007, 07:38 AM
I can't get one car to look that good and you have 3?!? Plus your buddy's. Nice looking rides! :twothumbs :twothumbs
Thanks,we have a local Vintage Trans-Am club with a ton of nice Camaros,Mustangs and Corvettes.Here's our presidents car:
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That's Mary Pozzi's (club secretary) '73 track car in front:
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nbecker
02-27-2007, 07:59 AM
Wow alot of nice cars,Id like to know when the next time you guys and girls are going to run id like to come out and see.
EricButler
02-27-2007, 09:01 AM
Those are some SWEET rides!!!
ViperBlue68
02-27-2007, 11:41 AM
Nice CLEAN rides!
Part Time
02-27-2007, 11:57 AM
I'm not even ready for lug nuts, and $400.00 is pretty strong, but they definately give what can otherwise be over played wheels a completely different look. I think you could sell a few sets around here if the price was a little easier on the wallet.
The Chevelle is awesome, loose the fence in the background and get this car some ink.
Very nice!
Nine Ball
02-27-2007, 12:08 PM
All four of those cars are awesome. I actually ordered a set of 18" gray spoke CL205 wheels a couple weeks ago. Not sure what I'll put them on, maybe the next project. Looking for a clean 1st gen coupe next.
Tony
buickfunnycar.com
02-27-2007, 12:34 PM
I'm not even ready for lug nuts, and $400.00 is pretty strong, but they definately give what can otherwise be over played wheels a completely different look. I think you could sell a few sets around here if the price was a little easier on the wallet.
The Chevelle is awesome, loose the fence in the background and get this car some ink.
Very nice!
I agree $400 is a lot but that's what they said it would be and that's what I paid.Thanks for the compliments on the Chevelle,here's a few more:
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The flat centers that say Z-28, are they available through someone?? I've seen the other flat ones that are plain.
just curious
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1Fine69
02-27-2007, 08:24 PM
man i love the look of every one of your cars. i have been tossed between so many different types of rims my head hurts! i was looking at stuf flike forgeline or kinesis but then i see the classics on cars like yours and my heart melts! great job with all the cars. man i wish i had anice road course near me.
brink_79camaro
02-27-2007, 10:30 PM
VERY nice cars!!!
1971novaSS
02-28-2007, 01:04 AM
Sweet cars. Love the Zoom Zoom sticker on the Velle. Might need to get one of those. Sorry, i notice really random stuff.
But the cars are incredible... 400 a set is crazy, But it is what it is, one of my favorite modo's in life.
"It is what it is."
WhiteG240
02-28-2007, 06:58 AM
Jon,
Maybe I asked this before, but I don't remember. What size are the rims and tires on your 70 z-28? Backspacing? What's the suspension set up? Lowered? Do you have any pictures of the car by itself. I need a new background for my computer.
buickfunnycar.com
02-28-2007, 03:42 PM
Jon,
Maybe I asked this before, but I don't remember. What size are the rims and tires on your 70 z-28? Backspacing? What's the suspension set up? Lowered? Do you have any pictures of the car by itself. I need a new background for my computer.
The Vintage Wheel Works V-40 (straight-spoke) wheels that are on my '70 Z are 17x8 (4.5" b/s) fronts and 17x9.5 (5.5" b/s) rears with 245/45 fronts and 285/40 rears.
The suspension has 2" lowering blocks in the rear and Hotchkis 2" shortened sport springs in front.Still not pleased with the front,will probably resort to cutting the coils to drop the front another inch or so.Here's what I have on file:
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zcrc,
He had those custom made...I don't know the price...I'm afraid to ask!:rolleyes:
Savage396
03-01-2007, 01:25 PM
Can you give any specs on the Chevelle's suspension? I have a 69, and you have the look I want with mine.
buickfunnycar.com
03-02-2007, 11:30 AM
Can you give any specs on the Chevelle's suspension? I have a 69, and you have the look I want with mine.
Sorry,can't get specific on the Chevelle...that's top secret.:usa:
No seriously...I bought the car like this,some work must have been down but what I do not know.
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