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Leadfoot1
12-19-2006, 07:20 AM
You guy's like it??? (edit...see the wheels @ last page!)

http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/?action=view&current=DSC04956.jpg

;-)

Lead.

Wanna see more? ; Photobucket page,

http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/

ZZ3ElCamino
12-19-2006, 07:24 AM
Lead, when do you get your Forgelines? Post some pics when you get them. I think I am going to order the SP3P's when the time is right.

fletcherscustoms
12-19-2006, 08:18 AM
I'd like to see pics of the actual tubs!!

Stuart Adams
12-19-2006, 10:25 AM
I like 345's.

Rick D
12-19-2006, 10:26 AM
Ya lets see some pictures of the work on the wheel tubs.

Leadfoot1
12-19-2006, 11:50 AM
Lead, when do you get your Forgelines? Post some pics when you get them. I think I am going to order the SP3P's when the time is right.

Talk to Frank at GP superstore. He will set you up ZZ. Great service and best deal you'll find anywhere...Trust me!

I have yet to give the final specs to Frank....They are paid for (i got the thanksgiving discount!) and he and Forgeline are waiting on me to give the final BS on the wheels. I needed the car back to take my measures...I spoke with Mark yesterday (F-Line) and i'm just waitin on an anwser today. Delivery is 4-5 WEEKS!!! I had the shop told me they would not clear the leafs at 14"+ and after checking for myself, it looks like they do. I just sold my (1 still unrapped) billet offset shackles last week...and it looks like i might need another set! Unless i go with Q-Link or Airbar...Not sure yet. I would like to do other stuff before...We'll see.

I will post pics of the tubs later...i want to introduce them properly :-) (Story) I will do that tonight.

One thing tough...I HAVE MONDO SPACE!

Lead.

:_paranoid I had not subscribed to the thread this morning so i came back to check if someone had checked it out since i had no feedback...That's when i saw your anwsers! :D I was beginning to wonder;" What? Big tires and no comments?" I was starting to think you guy's we're weakening!!! :lol: :thumbsup:

Thanks guy's!

jeff hanson
12-19-2006, 08:33 PM
Lookin good Lead! Gotta love 345's!

oldzzy
12-19-2006, 08:49 PM
That looks awesome lead!

crc
12-20-2006, 06:31 PM
Your Camaro already looks great, but those steam rollers are going to push it over the top!

Sales@Dutchboys
12-20-2006, 06:44 PM
yeaaaaaaaaaaaa 345s :drool:

Leadfoot1
12-20-2006, 07:23 PM
CRC, Chevy2boy, Thanks!

Its always nice to get your beat pumped up!

Here are some pics of the tubs...

http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/

Yo will notice there is a strip of the original tubs still in place attaching to different brackets. We decided to keep that piece of the "Structure" in place in order to keep some of the original rigidity of the -as built- car intact. It might not look important, but there are many differences between a Convertible and a HT. The way its done sure doesn't help on the "Show" side...But makes up for it in strenght.

I will finish weld everything (1" passes here and there) and then grind and fill everything to a nice finish.

I have decided to cage it.................But no main hoop showing out of the cockpit, its all going to be below the door height and probably from the trunk to under the hood, joining the rockers to the frame connector and rails.

I'm starting to really know what i want it to look like now....Its weird. Usually i know ahead of playing what its going to look like in the end. But this one...Its an "Adjust as i go" thing.

At least, i think its not "Going" too bad!!!

Lead. :)

tones2SS
12-20-2006, 07:30 PM
That is going to be a monster!!!
Can't wait to see the final product! Good luck!! :thumbsup:

Leadfoot1
12-30-2006, 11:45 PM
'07 Looks like its starting on a good note!!!

Frank received my wheels this morning!

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=7354

You like 'em?

I can't wait for them to get here and mount the tires!

Thanks again Prodigy Customs!

Lead. :woot:

customcam
01-02-2007, 12:22 AM
they look sweet lead :thumbsup: im imagining those red calipers with them :dance:

Leadfoot1
01-03-2007, 08:06 AM
YEAH!

Can't wait to try 'em on! :willy:

Lead.

Oh, and hey, Cam, I wanted to ask; Have you modded your convertible brackets to lower your top or if you'r using Franks? I'm waiting to get a set from him so i can fold my top down as it won't now (well at least not all the way).

Looking forward to dropping everything down with/ on this car!

Leadfoot1
01-20-2007, 09:04 AM
Well, after waiting some. Here they are!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/DSC05611.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/DSC05594.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/DSC05588.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/DSC05599.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/Leadfoot1969/DSC05623.jpg

Cam, hope the last one help's you imagination!


Going to get the tires mounted this afternoon and then shoot some pics on the car! (if i can walk...Hurt my back again 2 day's ago/ But hey, we're talking MAJOR motivation here!)

Moving ahead!

I received my floorpan yesterday too (driver's side needs attention/ bummer as the rest's perfect...) so i will get to this now, then build the cage. Long nights in sight.

Lead

customcam
01-20-2007, 04:57 PM
Lead they came out awsome!
the charcoal/polished and red blend in nicely!
Franks on the job
What color u painting the car again? :thumbsup:

Leadfoot1
01-28-2007, 01:38 PM
Hey Customcam,

Sorry for the long delay on the anwser! Got your reply and had an emergency then totally forgot 'bout this thread... Hey thanks for the props!

I' m not sur eyet on the color. Really like black for this one (triple that!) My oldest girl (4) wants Red again...Not on this, + i think it wouldn't be cool with the wheels. I like silver but think its kind of a "Dull" color then i alway's said i'd never have a blue car, and while not exactly blue, (kinda acqua to it) i'm getting to like that blueish. I like the old fathom blue or the other one, Lemans. I think it cuts nicely with the top in black, is not too violent, passes thru time easily (does not go out of style), is a calming color etc...I would see it with a black (well, new) interior, and a black hockey stripe. The interior will have all Autometer Carbon Fiber gauges and accents where i can (if its looking good, no toy looking stuff) So maybe a new CF hood too...

I'm even surprised typing that much on that build???!!!! Just realised i'm getting all revved up on that color again!! Damn, i think i really like that.

Anyway, black is my first idea.

I'm getting ready to order some ATS spindles and SC&C A arms i think, also a new Wilwood tandem M-Cylinder.

Worked on it a bit yesterday but my back is limiting me...Didn't even get the tires mounted yet 'cause of that! I'm dying here!!! I tried to install one of the modified top bracket Frank sent me and didn't finish one side....

Any new stuff on yours?

Lead