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compos mentis
10-18-2008, 10:07 AM
These wheels are from 360 Forged. For those who haven't seen the articles online or the books on it, back in 1968 Mr. Duntov had a white '68 roadster test mule that had a ZL-1 dropped in it. It also had black side pipe headers. Take these style wheels that would play off the side pipes, add the same style stripes that are on the Fellows Z06, and it would really dress up a white (add pearl to the paint) '68-69, or any C3 obviously. I'm just partial to the '68-'69 style.

20x9.5 front
20x12.5 rear

Nitto INVO
345-25-20 rear
275-30-20 front


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ALLKAR
10-18-2008, 11:14 AM
Build it!
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Tyson A
10-18-2008, 11:45 AM
I second the build it on the stingray. That looks sick

compos mentis
10-18-2008, 12:43 PM
Build it!
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Thanks Al!

Sidepipe bonus? lol

compos mentis
10-18-2008, 01:01 PM
Not a roadster but the image seems higher quality(?)

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ALLKAR
10-18-2008, 01:15 PM
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Restomod
10-18-2008, 02:18 PM
Great job ALLKAR !! Buy this and you will be on your way 55!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-Corvette-Z06-LS7-Engine-505HP-Rolling-Chassis-LS2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQihZ001QQitem Z110295835837QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

compos mentis
10-18-2008, 03:09 PM
Thanks again Al.

Looks nastier now.:twothumbs

JV69z/28
10-19-2008, 06:46 PM
Amazing the difference in reaction to this thread here and http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=2161414 here :) The NCRS guys get very upset when someone defaces a Corvette. After all it's much more fun to drive a 400+ horse power car on narrow bias belted tires than it is with modern rubber I would imagine.

Restomod
10-20-2008, 07:04 AM
I have found a LOT of the guys over on that forum are REALLY picky (being nice). I mostly look at the C5 stuff and they are just as bad there.........

Young Gun
10-20-2008, 07:13 AM
omg nothing bigger than 17!!!!!!!!!!

compos mentis
10-20-2008, 05:45 PM
Still in the minority over there, but more and more guys are putting new frames under the much bigger $$$ C1-C2 project cars. The C3 guys seem to try and just update their suspensions as a rule.

compos mentis
10-20-2008, 05:48 PM
nothing bigger than 17!!!!!!!!!!

I know what you are saying, but it is interesting (to me at least) that Bad Penny will be wearing 17's. On a C3 Vette I'd want them for ride quality. But I'd try some 18's.

JV69z/28
10-20-2008, 06:19 PM
It seems another benefit of 18s on a C3 is you can get a 18x10 with 5.5" on the rear without suspension interference.

Restomod
10-21-2008, 04:08 AM
There were 18's on my 69 and I thought they were perfect.

fmk123ster
10-21-2008, 04:12 AM
OutStanding!

lvrpool32
10-21-2008, 04:24 AM
Yeah, be careful with anything "new" over on the corvette forum, you get stoned, bias plies, 15 inch wheels and factory brakes are the pinnacle of creativity!.
Anyway, I like your ideas..I would even thnk about a rear spoiler (ala NASCAR) (black carbon fiber????)....would set it off (oh and actually provide some much needed downforce)

Nick

compos mentis
10-21-2008, 07:03 AM
Yeah, be careful with anything "new" over on the corvette forum, you get stoned, bias plies, 15 inch wheels and factory brakes are the pinnacle of creativity!.
Anyway, I like your ideas..I would even thnk about a rear spoiler (ala NASCAR) (black carbon fiber????)....would set it off (oh and actually provide some much needed downforce)

Nick
Thanks Nick.

I clicked on your link... I remember your Vette now, very nice.

Those headlight covers remind of my favorite C3... as of today! Lol

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L-88/L-88 racer album

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