69 Firebird Build

[69TAPoser]

Phil,

What size rubber and wheels you plan on running? I would have tought it would be mini tubbed on a project of that caliber?

Lead.

Not exactly sure of rubber yet, but all 4 wheels will be 18s. I have the wheel-rite tool and plan on putting the largest rubber I can with the stance I want (lowered 3").

I actually considered mini tubbing and decided against it, mostly because I didn't want to cut up all the new metal.



This may sound like a dumb question, but do you think the caliber of the build is negatively impacted by the fact that it is not mini-tubbed? I did struggled with whether or not to tub, I hope I don't regret not doing it.

Phil

[Roger Poirier]

This may sound like a dumb question, but do you think the caliber of the build is negatively impacted by the fact that it is not mini-tubbed? I did struggled with whether or not to tub, I hope I don't regret not doing it.

Phil

Why would you say that? If there is a purpose towards the style or need in your build, by all means do it. Efffect the caliber of build, that's just BS. Look at my car and tell me if I need to mini-tub. To each his own.

Stand tall.......

R.P.

[Leadfoot1]

... that's just BS. Look at my car and tell me if I need to mini-tub. To each his own.

Stand tall.......

R.P.

WoooHooo!

Chill out RP! It wasn't meant as a negative comment! LOL!!!

Its just that all the top cars go thru this mod in these times, to fit tires that reflect the performance aspect of the build (not to mention to transfer the power to the ground!). With the engine thats going in this bad boy it just seemed that it would have been a natural...+, Money doesn't seem to be the object of the build here, so i' was just wondering why its not Mini'ed.

I'M glad your satisfied with your small ( ) tired car...As it does, in fact, look good.

I don't think it affects the car at all if you like it 69T/A. But doing this with the quality of craftsmanship you have in your hands...i don't see where the the trouble would have been! (Its not too late you know...hehe)

I like what your doing! Just take it as a simple question.

Man......

Lead.

[Roger Poirier]

WoooHooo!

Chill out RP! It wasn't meant as a negative comment! LOL!!!

I'm cool. Understood. Owners should do what's right for them. They don't need to worry about what others think. That's what makes these projects fun.

R.P.

[Leadfoot1]

Seconded!


Lead

[Motown 454]

Phil what youv'e got so far looks kick ass, it was your preferece and I don't think it will take away from the project at all Get it together and enjoy all your hard work. Wayne

[69TAPoser]

Hey Wayne - Any news on your project?

Well, it's rolling so we can get it out of the shop by early next week. The rearend that is underneath it is temporary (the stock one) which will be replaced with 3" DSE drops springs and a Ford 9" as soon as I get it back. The wheels and tires are for transport purposes only.





Phil