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['71cutlasluvr]

Guys,

Just popping in... I really wish this site would notify me when there's a post.

Gus, I saw you asked about tire fitment. I have 285's. BUT, 295's will fit when I order tires again. I suggest getting a Wheel Rite tool. It's around $60, but helped select my wheel offsets, etc... I think it looks great, but the test will be when 600 ftlbs gets laid down. Ha, ha....



Mike

Hi Mike, Eric,

Long time no hear!
I agree Mike. I have not had ONE notification since the last post I made in January! Sheesh. For some reason, my subscription to this thread was cancelled.....
I should have checked in sooner, knowing you two won't be letting the winter slip by without making some serious progress.
Guess I got some catching up to do. A lot going on during my absence. Please forgive the late responses to posts made throughout the winter.

A wheel rite tool is in my amazon wish list Mike. Thanks for the recommendation. I have heard 295's will fit with careful backspacing. I'll be sure to double and triple check before I order tires and wheels. I Wonder if putting in the abc performance minitubs would give me a little more room or is the frame interference the bigger issue which would make installing the mini tubs a waste of time and effort? Your thoughts Mike?

Well winter was a bust for my pt project 442. Too much snow, so cold had to keep tractor in heated garage to be sure the diesel will start for each of the many MANY snowfalls we had this year. And the bay the tractor was in I needed to do the body work I had planned on for the winter. A big No Go. Horrible winter but spring is here! (Bet you enjoyed yesterdays 70 degrees Eric!) . I plan on minimizing my autocrossing this year so I can concentrate of the pt project. Hoping to have body done, engine in and body on frame by next winter. Perhaps even get some wiring done. Kind of ambitious but I'm ready to get the old girl back on track and on the road before I retire!

Kris (Horton) finally got the rendering done. See below. He did a great job and was very patient with my requests and changes.
He'll be sending me a 13 x 19" print of both views as shown as well as a thumb drive with high resolution image data of this view as well as the front and rear view separately so i can print out high res posters for the shop. Every bit of motivation helps!

Looking forward to catching up with your posts guys. Enjoy Spring!
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Gus