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Steve1968LS2
02-07-2007, 10:28 AM
And look what Santa delivered.. Since you guys picked these wheel I though I would share :)

The perimeter bolts are titanium and the other side has jet-nuts (lightweight). Supposed to knock 2-lbs off the outer edge of the wheel. The front wheels are about 25 lbs each according to UPS and are 18x9. The back wheels are about 29 lbs each and are 18x12. I would also like to comment on the excelent customer service I recieved from Forgeline. They are a first class company.

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/forge1.jpg

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/Forge2.jpg
trapin
02-07-2007, 10:34 AM
Hmmm....I dunno Steve, I see some orange peel in that paint. Might wanna break out the squirt bottle and some 3600. :D



Dying to see this car finished.
Ricochet
02-07-2007, 10:37 AM
Fricken beautiful Steve!!! That's all I got to say!!

Brent
MaxHarvard
02-07-2007, 10:52 AM
Wow... those must have been a pretty penny... hehe, i made a funny. :D
Steve1968LS2
02-07-2007, 10:59 AM
Wow... those must have been a pretty penny... hehe, i made a funny. :D

The WC3s are not bad priced for a three piece wheel. Less than $1000 each and I'm sure some of the dealers here can do even better. The titanium fasteners and jet nuts cost about $80 per a wheel more. Their PREMIER series costs more (what bill howell is running on his goat). I like the older-school design of the WC3s more..

Oh, remember how I wanted a matt finish? The day after they shipped to me Forgeline called to say their powder guy can now do the same color in a non-gloss finish.. lol. Gotta love timing ;)
MaxHarvard
02-07-2007, 11:04 AM
The WC3s are not bad priced for a three piece wheel. Less than $1000 each and I'm sure some of the dealers here can do even better. The titanium fasteners and jet nuts cost about $80 per a wheel more. Their PREMIER series costs more (what bill howell is running on his goat). I like the older-school design of the WC3s more..

Oh, remember how I wanted a matt finish? The day after they shipped to me Forgeline called to say their powder guy can now do the same color in a non-gloss finish.. lol. Gotta love timing ;)


Ya know Steve, the more you buy, the more you inspire me to mortgage the house!! :unibrow:
McssGmachine
02-07-2007, 11:05 AM
Man those are beautiful! Can't wait to see them on the car.:hail:
Payton King
02-07-2007, 11:49 AM
They look great. I like everything about them....gloss finish and all.

When will you get them mounted up and on the car?
Sales@Dutchboys
02-07-2007, 11:51 AM
WOW! Those are great looking wheels steve. I would be a very happy man if I were you!

They look great:woot:
ZZ3ElCamino
02-07-2007, 12:08 PM
I think it was a good choice going with the Ti fasteners. They give the wheels a nice look!
62wagon
02-07-2007, 12:14 PM
CONGRATS!!:thumbsup: I know the titanium bolts were more for function than anything but they sure do look good. Can we get some action pics in the near future?

Mark
Steve1968LS2
02-07-2007, 12:20 PM
Can we get some action pics in the near future?

Mark

I am under the assumption that if I DON'T beat on this car I will have to turn in my "man card".. Of course pictures and video will prove these actions.

That's long winded way of saying "yes"...
trapin
02-07-2007, 06:04 PM
The lord of all '68 F-bodies, just as Shadowfax was the lord of all horses.

(sorry...Lord Of The Rings reference, couldn't help it).
mazspeed
02-07-2007, 06:50 PM
Very nice wheels.
Steve1968LS2
02-07-2007, 07:04 PM
Very nice wheels.

Would look good on your car :)

Did you order your rollers yet?
ProdigyCustoms
02-07-2007, 07:32 PM
The WC3s are not bad priced for a three piece wheel. Less than $1000 each and I'm sure some of the dealers here can do even better. The titanium fasteners and jet nuts cost about $80 per a wheel more. Their PREMIER series costs more (what bill howell is running on his goat). I like the older-school design of the WC3s more..

Oh, remember how I wanted a matt finish? The day after they shipped to me Forgeline called to say their powder guy can now do the same color in a non-gloss finish.. lol. Gotta love timing ;)

We just ordered up a set of WC3 in that Gunmetal matte finish. I cannot wait to see them. It is funny you say you like the old school lip. The guy that just ordered the WC3s said the same thing. Yet we like the Fat lip Premiere style on Billys Goat, Prodigy, Eternity, and the Monte Carlo.

I have to tell you though, I have sure sold a lot of wheels because of penny! Damn a lot of people call and want wheels like you!
mazspeed
02-07-2007, 07:42 PM
Would look good on your car :)

Did you order your rollers yet?

Yeah I'm really leaning towards Forgelines aswell. Frank should have the parts by Friday, but he shot some pictures for me of the mock up of my supercharger. :thumbsup:
rwhite692
02-07-2007, 08:10 PM
Steve, those are...Shhhexxxshhhyy!
customcam
02-07-2007, 08:49 PM
Steve have any pics of the Rears? :)
Datsbad
02-07-2007, 08:56 PM
Can Forgeline do wheels with No show bolts , as HRE can ?
Steve1968LS2
02-07-2007, 09:41 PM
I have to tell you though, I have sure sold a lot of wheels because of penny! Damn a lot of people call and want wheels like you!

Where's my fricken commision check!!! :mad:





:rofl:
Steve1968LS2
02-07-2007, 09:44 PM
Can Forgeline do wheels with No show bolts , as HRE can ?

I'm not sure.. call them up. James Razor helped me there. The Ti bolts have a nice "industrial" look to them. Besides I think the bolts add more "visual interest" to the wheels. But no bolts would have a cleaner look.
ProdigyCustoms
02-07-2007, 09:55 PM
Can Forgeline do wheels with No show bolts , as HRE can ?

No. Already checked.
ProdigyCustoms
02-07-2007, 09:56 PM
Where's my fricken commision check!!! :mad:

:rofl:

I would doo that, but then people would think I buy my space in the magazine. On another subject, I hear you are making a visit. Is it going to be a 2 for one special?
zbugger
02-07-2007, 09:57 PM
Where's my fricken commision check!!! :mad:





:rofl:
YOUR commission check? Who's the reason he's in so good with Forgeline now? Sorry Bill..... Man... Always getting people in trouble and never getting the whip.... Oh well.
98ssnova
02-08-2007, 09:14 AM
love the wheels let's see them on the car Please:thumbsup:
Steve1968LS2
02-10-2007, 07:37 PM
As requested..

I will get better pics once it's on the ground and I get the heigth set-up.

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/pen1.jpg

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/pen4.jpg
McssGmachine
02-10-2007, 07:42 PM
WOW, Very Nice.. Makes me want to sell my wheels and get those!:hail:
customcam
02-10-2007, 08:01 PM
thats a beauty! :hail:
Datsbad
02-10-2007, 08:02 PM
I cant wait till you finish this car and get some damn dirt on the thing !!!!

Steve what BS is the wheel and width , along with mounting pad thinckness?
Steve1968LS2
02-10-2007, 08:04 PM
I cant wait till you finish this car and get some damn dirt on the thing !!!!

Steve what BS is the wheel and width , along with mounting pad thinckness?

Wheel is a 18x9 with a 6.5-backspace.. I will have to measure the pad thickness. The Wilwood caliper JUST clears by 1/4 inch.

I think, in hindsight, that I might of gone with a 7-inch backspace. Would have a bit more clearance even though this looks better.
Datsbad
02-10-2007, 08:10 PM
Wheel is a 18x9 with a 6.5-backspace.. I will have to measure the pad thickness. The Wilwood caliper JUST clears by 1/4 inch.

I think, in hindsight, that I might of gone with a 7-inch backspace. Would have a bit more clearance even though this looks better.


Steve, the bs won't change the caliper clearance , the mounting pad thickness will . I think you will find it is a 1.75 mounting pad . the rear wheels are most likly a 1/2 "

let me know
Steve1968LS2
02-10-2007, 08:18 PM
Steve, the bs won't change the caliper clearance , the mounting pad thickness will . I think you will find it is a 1.75 mounting pad . the rear wheels are most likly a 1/2 "

let me know

Sorry, I worded that wrong. I know about the caliper clearance and the pad thickness. I meant a 7" BS would give the tire more clearance to the fender.

Should look killer though, and I have a good turning radius still.
98ssnova
02-10-2007, 11:25 PM
your car is freaking sweet :hail:
Roger Poirier
02-11-2007, 11:24 AM
your car is freaking sweet :hail:

You sure now how to refine a car. It's all coming together. Very sweet indeed. :thumbsup: Question? Have you thought about changing you mirror (s) to something a little more sportingly? Final touch? Just thinking.....

R.P.
Steve1968LS2
02-11-2007, 11:44 AM
You sure now how to refine a car. It's all coming together. Very sweet indeed. :thumbsup: Question? Have you thought about changing you mirror (s) to something a little more sportingly? Final touch? Just thinking.....

R.P.

No, I still want the exterior to have that "old school" flavor. That's why I kept the trim, side markers, window stainless and door handles. Sorta cool to have a "classic" look and then when the hood is popped or they look under it's all high-tech.

I'm adding a matching bow-tie mirrow to the passengers side.