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DriverzInc
02-11-2008, 11:56 AM
I recently purchased a new car, a 66 chevelle, and have been slowly upgrading it to where I would prefer it to be. The wheels and tires went on last week. 19x8 front, and 20x10 rear. Front tires are 245/35/19, and rears are a 285/30/20 in Sumitomo HTRZIII's. Stock wheel tubs in the rear.

Here are some photos:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Chevelle_SuperSpokeBrushed010.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Chevelle_SuperSpokeBrushed002.jpg

Wheels are Rushforth "Super Spokes" with a brushed and cleared center, and polished outer. I think they match the car perfecty. The front suspension is all Global West, rear is tubular arms and lowering springs. I plan on upgrading to Vari-shocks, and lowering the front another inch.
DDY RCKT
02-11-2008, 12:14 PM
Dude, that's so sweet! :cheers:
wiedemab
02-11-2008, 12:35 PM
Wow - those wheels look great!

Just curious at this point, but what would that wheel combo cost - PM me if you get a chance. Like I said, just curiosity at this point, but maybe some day if I save my pocket change!:) .
Rybar
02-11-2008, 12:37 PM
Those look killer, what's the backspacing on the rears?
DriverzInc
02-11-2008, 01:20 PM
PM's sent out.

Thank you for the compliments everyone. More work to do to this car before it's more where I would prefer it to be, but she'll get there... slowly but surely. :lateral: Thanks again.
awr68
02-11-2008, 01:27 PM
Looks great Jon!! From looking at the pics I don't think the front needs to come down any more....but it's kinda hard to tell. Either way it looks killer!! :cheers:
gionni
02-11-2008, 11:07 PM
WOW...looks god man!!! :thumbsup:
i have the same dimensions on my runner.... ;) but with 235 on front-wheels...
DHARROD
02-12-2008, 05:35 AM
Looks awesome. The wheels are a good match for the car - I'm sure your happy (how many trips to the garage just to look yet another time?). Please post some more pictures of the rest of the car - fininished or unfinished ... also It would be neat to see some before pictures. Hey have you posted this on team chevelle? You can stir up a lot of debate with the traditionalists especially on wheels.
buickfunnycar.com
02-12-2008, 11:42 AM
Gotta love 'em '66 Chevelle's Jon...one tough looking musclecar.:yes:

Looking good:thumbsup:
DriverzInc
02-12-2008, 04:19 PM
Looks awesome. The wheels are a good match for the car - I'm sure your happy (how many trips to the garage just to look yet another time?). Please post some more pictures of the rest of the car - fininished or unfinished ... also It would be neat to see some before pictures. Hey have you posted this on team chevelle? You can stir up a lot of debate with the traditionalists especially on wheels.

I just posted them up over at Team Chevelle in a thread calling out 66/67's with big wheels. Ton's of 17" torq thrusts were posted. I'm sure my combo will stir it up a bit. :lol:

Thank you for the compliments. I have gotten some complaints that I don't take enough photos from a backed up side view. I'll do so tonite and add to this post. Thanks again guys.
:cheers:
Sales@Dutchboys
02-12-2008, 04:28 PM
Looks great! :thumbsup:

Do u happen to know the what color that is on the car? Im looking at a color about the same. Thanks :)

Paul
Jason@Driverz
02-12-2008, 04:30 PM
Looks great! :thumbsup:

Do u happen to know the what color that is on the car? Im looking at a color about the same. Thanks :)

Paul

its a 2005 Mercedes E-class color.
Nine Ball
02-13-2008, 09:13 AM
Looks damn nice Jon! I like the Benz color too.
DriverzInc
02-13-2008, 10:27 AM
Looks damn nice Jon! I like the Benz color too.

Thanks Tony. I love the color, and Jason Rushforth is working on some graphics to compliment it nicely. :yes:

Best thing about it, is color matching isn't going to be a problem for touch-ups, etc. Got to love nice, factory colors.
Sales@Dutchboys
02-13-2008, 11:55 AM
its a 2005 Mercedes E-class color.


Thanks! :) I really like the color!


Paul
Steve1968LS2
02-13-2008, 03:23 PM
Those are sweet.. very nice! :thumbsup:
JayR
02-14-2008, 07:44 AM
Wheels and stance are everything but just wait until you guys see the subtle changes we're making to the paint without a total repaint. The old owner is going to want it back bad!

Just goes to show what a quick little facelift can do for a car!
DriverzInc
02-15-2008, 09:59 AM
And here they are... far back enough for you? Car looks so much more generic at this angle... LOL. :lateral:

Took a few more of the interior too. Back seat and rear panels are next weeks project.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Chevelle_SuperSpokeBrushed011.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Chevelle_SuperSpokeBrushed012.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Chevelle_SuperSpokeBrushed015.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Chevelle_SuperSpokeBrushed019.jpg
buickfunnycar.com
02-15-2008, 12:59 PM
nailed the stance perfectly...:yes:
JayR
02-20-2008, 08:51 AM
Here's the rendering for Jon's final look. Just goes to show you what wheels, stance and a simple splash of style can do for an otherwise normal car.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Final_rendering_66chevelle.jpg
Jason@Driverz
02-21-2008, 10:38 AM
Awesome rendering... I can't wait to put this on a t-shirt!
DWMotorsports
02-28-2008, 02:21 PM
Looks great! :thumbsup:

Do u happen to know the what color that is on the car? Im looking at a color about the same. Thanks :)

Paul

It's actually 2006 Mercedes Flint Gray....
DriverzInc
02-28-2008, 02:42 PM
On a lighter note, here's a photo of a recent set of Super Spokes we did for a local 57 chevy in 19" and 20". He optioned for no rivets for a smooth look.

Wheel looks nice this way too.... :thumbsup:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/superspoke_norivet.jpg
Jason@Driverz
02-28-2008, 03:00 PM
It's actually 2006 Mercedes Flint Gray....

Correct,

paint code: 368 Flint Grey Metallic, used by Mercedes 2005-2008
Dodgenut64
03-05-2008, 03:09 PM
Are your centers powdercoated clear, if so what are the benefits, are they easier to clean or just give the wheel a wetter look?
DriverzInc
03-05-2008, 03:22 PM
Are your centers powdercoated clear, if so what are the benefits, are they easier to clean or just give the wheel a wetter look?

The wheels on my chevelle are brushed and powder coated clear. The clear locks in the brushing, so I never have to worry about the wheels getting scratched out of grain, and cleaning is VERY easy with soap and water. Class cleaner and micro fiber cloth between washing.