Representing at a Local Cruise..

[RobsIron]

Busted out the TR with my father in law and a buddy of mine in his 502 powered '67 SS Chevelle at The Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise here in Jax Fl on Saturday. They posted some pretty good pics on their FB page.

 

[deezdad]

Oh man look the hell out

 

[THE BLACK MAMBA]

Bad ASS....love the look

 

[turbo39151]

Is gn mini tubbed? Looks like a lot of tire under there.
Both cars are stunning!

 

[RobsIron]

Is gn mini tubbed? Looks like a lot of tire under there.
Both cars are stunning!

Thanks! Rear frame is notched 1". Axle is stock width. Rear rims are 10.5" and fronts are 9.5". Had 295/35/18's on the rear and crammed some 315 30's in there last month. Went up to a 275 from a 265 on the front too.

 

[turbo39151]

Damn. That's a lot of tire. I've managed 295's in the rear with no mods on a stock 8" ttype rim. I thought for sure there would be no way to go so big on the front. Must handle like crazy.

 

[ttypewhite]

It doesn't get any better then that. The car looks SICK!!!! love it.

 

[Pliskin1]

That is bad ass looking, man. Nicely done.

 

[RobsIron]

Damn. That's a lot of tire. I've managed 295's in the rear with no mods on a stock 8" ttype rim. I thought for sure there would be no way to go so big on the front. Must handle like crazy.

It does handle well. The tires that were on it were 15 years old. I know way too old, but I was just cruising around the beach under 40mph and they only had 1400 miles on them. So I buy some new 295 35 drag radials and they were a 1/4" narrower! No way I'm going skinnier. Found a new set of 315 30's for $400. I figure its worth a try and if they rub no big deal. I massaged the inners a little. Minimal rubbage on drivers side. The flares help a lot. The new 275's were the same width as the old 265's so no problem there.

Looks like tire sizes today are a little narrower then they were back in 2000.

Also, I wanted the fronts to match the drag radials. I got lucky and found a new set of BFG KDW 2's dated Aug 2014 (they were discontinued in 2014) at a cost of $100 more than the new Comp 2's that are out now.

I think they matched up pretty good.

 

[TurboTGuy]

That's a beautiful car, brudda!

 

[BuickMike]

That's a beautiful car, brudda!

One of my favorites! BTW Guy the original builder is in our neck of the woods. Same guy that did my paint job.

 

[truckindude]

Wow is the GN on air?Man that's low!Looks great!

 

[RobsIron]

Wow is the GN on air?Man that's low!Looks great!

No man no air. That chit is too heavy!

 

[RobsIron]

One of my favorites! BTW Guy the original builder is in our neck of the woods. Same guy that did my paint job.

Yep, Heath Elmer. I've done a lot of upgrades since then. Here's how I found it..

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Heaths two tone car will be hitting the streets of CT this spring!

Rob, you need one of our front air dams for that car!

 

[RobsIron]

Heaths two tone car will be hitting the streets of CT this spring!

Rob, you need one of our front air dams for that car!

Can't wait to see it again Mark!

Now you got me thinking on the air dam...

 

[REAPER231]

Thanks! Rear frame is notched 1". Axle is stock width. Rear rims are 10.5" and fronts are 9.5". Had 295/35/18's on the rear and crammed some 315 30's in there last month. Went up to a 275 from a 265 on the front too.

Car sits perfect nice ride man !

 

[deezdad]

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