Paul L

I started this project last November by ordering American Racing Torq Thrust IIs (model CL205) in a custom built 6" width as per the stock ralleys. They arrived 9 weeks after the order. I took guidance from Duke Williams of NCRS re the choice of tire: Pirelli 215-70ZR/15s (thanks Tire Rack!). I have been busy since the car came out of storage last Friday but today was the day to finish off the project. There was a minor glitch yesterday as the wheels caught a touch of the calipers in front. A set of 3mm (1/8") spacers was ordered and they did the trick. So here is the end result. It is a more aggressive look than the ralleys with whitewalls but my initial reaction is that I like it. The spinners may be a bit much but I do have the standard AR caps as well. We shall see.



*Edit*-Here is the more sedate boulevard cruiser look.




[Modified by paul67, 9:31 PM 4/21/2004]

chicken's73sting

that looks really really awesome i think either way, with or without the spinners still would look great :chevy

Avette4me

:thumbs:

Personally, I like the spinners....

NHvette

Looks great, Paul.
From that side angle, you'd swear it had a BB !!

:thumbs:

verskel

If you ever decide to sell your spinners, keep me in mind ! :yesnod:
....and NICE wheels. :thumbs:

AGVI

Your car would look good even without wheels!!!

Paul L

Thanks! This is the car I was trying to emulate but there is no white stripe, side-pipes or BB in the future ;) .




[Modified by paul67, 9:09 PM 4/21/2004]

1Bad69

looks great...i would leave the spinners on..they look very good on the car...

MotorHead

Looks :cool: gotta love that classic look, stick with the 15 in. rims :D

Jughead

Awesome Paul. :thumbs: :thumbs:

You can add the BB & stripe next year.

GDaina

looks great :thumbs:

Paul L

Thanks George,
Came home in a rainstorm from the shop. Had time to clean up one wheel and tire.

foundvettelifeisgood

Paul,

Looks great. I can't decide on the spinners either. How about a pic from one side with the regular caps?

:cheers:

Z-man

They look great! :cheers:

silver77vette

:cheers: Great looking car and wheels. Ouestion; Did you paint the spokes or did they come that way? The AR TTs that I have on my 77 have lighter colored spokes than yours. Got mine about a year and a half ago.

Z QQH 6

How is the ride on the Pirelli's?

Paul L

I will do that tomorrow.

Paul L

I only drove about 10 miles today in that rain to test the balancing so I cannot really comment on the Pirelli ride. I will do so in future. They are Z-rated tires so they should be good.

Paul L

You are right: they come grey from the factory. That was not to my liking so I painted the spokes with black Plasti-Kote 900F degree Brake Caliper Paint. Initially I thought it had too much of a glossy finish but that does make clean-up much easier.


[Modified by paul67, 9:23 PM 4/21/2004]

Paul L

MotorHead,
You know me. I will deviate somewhat from the original but not far. Taking off the ralleys was a stretch for me! BTW, my congrats to the Maple Leafs!