id really like to get some feedback on that set of wheels. the ones that are on it are for my moms 1983 monte carlo SS so i havent actually invested in a set of wheels yet. Its either those boss wheels, or Centerline Lazers http://centerlinewheels.com/wheels_d...=115&sw_id=958

Check them out and tell me your opinion

 

Really nice work. Your car is looking great.

 

These wheels go great with this car, what is the offset on the front and rear and what size tires did you go with?

Thanks, Dan

 

the wheels shown in that picture i actually dont own, there going on my mom 1983 Monte Carlo SS. But they are 18x8 4.5" backspacing, 18x9.5 5" backspacing, they sit out about a quarter of an inch to far IMO and its a mass-produced wheel so thats all u can get.

 

O cool, post a pic when you get them on the monte please. I'm seriously thinking about going with these on my 79 Malibu. What size tires did you go with?

Thanks, Dan

 

the fronts e 225/45's and the rears are 255/45's or 40. I think were going to go with a 275 on the rear of the Monte.

 

Nice job on the Iroc!!! I like the gunmetal rims that you had on it. I think it'll set off the car way better than a Chrome wheel. White Irocs are just beautiful!!!! I've had 2 of my own... BTW where did you get the front suspension parts, tie rod ends etc??

 

I picked up everything from Spohn, except the adjustable strut towers, there UMI

 

Bringin this one up from the dead... any updates!?!?

 

Been a while since he posted in this thread. Love the car. Sweet!!

 

Also curious for updates, beautiful car.

 

Tends to Happen

 

awesome thread!

 

MWUAHAHAHAHAHA!!! updates anyone?

 

ignore the louver and wheels!!!

 

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aaand to come!!!

 

Looks good, When are you planning the swap?

 

Awesome job! Looks very clean! I plan on doing a complete teardown like this within the next 2 years! How long did it take to get all the panels off and paint this properly?

 

this car was completly tore down top to bottom so i cant say how long it would take to just tear it apart for paint. I would put at LEAST a month into it if i had to work it all into my schedule. That is if i were to have a paint booth and everything ready to go. Then id say 2 weeks after you paint it to water sand, buff, and put back together.

I plan on doing the swap next year actually, moneys tight and i want to do it right. Go through the motor n such, the sway is going to consist of the LQ4 with a TKO600, later on a Moser 9inch, and the front suspension is getting tubular K-member, A-Arms, and coil-overs.

 

See I need my own place to do this.. Which hopefully will happen next year so I can start working on it! It will be fun..

BTW how come to Moser 9inch? I know the one from moser is definitely more than enough, but the MWC Fab9 is probably as strong if not stronger, and much lighter (with the aluminum center section) an is actually lighter than a stock 10 bolt..

http://www.midwestchassis.com/fabd9specs.html

That's what I'm getting eventually to replace my noisy, grinding rear end (which I have already rebuilt and is still crap!).

 

I just checked out that FabD9" setup and im kind of diggin' it. Seems kind of unbeatable considering it comes with LCA's and a TQ arm. If your go to Spohn's site they have setups for our cars, but to get it how u wants itll run u about 3k or more.

 

Just checked into MCP and there actually only 6ish hours away from me. So going to pick the rear end up wouldnt be a big deal.

 

Hockey sticks heres what mine is going to look like

 

HAHA killer, id like to put hockey stripes on my car but im just not sure just yet. What wheels are those, factory IROC's? Whatd you do to em to get them to look like that?

 

Factory iroc's sanded down then hit with duplicolor chrome and 2 coats clear shine real nice in the light

I have other pictures like this with different color decals(red, black) and rims that look like what you have

 

yeah im probably going to copy you on the wheels!!! I think i have about 3 sets of IROC wheels so why not. What kind of clear did you use?

 

Its a rim clear coat from autozone not sure on the brand but i know autozone has it

 

hey lb9 any progress on it?

 

Looks great! Can't wait to paint mine white.

 

I hope you guys havent unsubcribed from this thread due to the lack of views but here we go guys, after almost 4 years of labor, while working through school and working full time here it is. The ALMOST final product!

 

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Very nice!

 

Looks great man

 

jpearcy, i see your from western kentucky. What part? I reside in owenosboro

 

I'm in Mayfield

 

o dang your in WESTERN western kentucky, maybe after i get some miles on the car ill take a trip down to a show at the lakes.

 

Did you put a different rearend in that car to get those wheels to fit like that?

 

Sweet build! I see you ended up stealing your mom's wheels... haha

 

car looks great! nice job!

 

Nice work, Ill be painting mine white as well

 

You did an amazing job on that paint! Car looks great. I think black headlight buckets, clear front side markers, some dark tint, and painting the orange on the tail lights red and/or spraying a couple light coats of nightshade on them would look great. All that matters is that YOU like it though, and taking your time and your attention to detail has really paid off! That car is CLEAN man!

 

Looks great man!! Whats the specs on the wheels/tires? Is that a stock length third gen rear? I was thinking of going with Summit Racing wheels like those in 18"s.

 

that came out awesome! another white lover here lol

 

It is a stock length third gen rear end and the wheels are 18x8's and 18x9.5's i believe the backspacing it 4" up front and 5.25 out back. The plans for the tailights are to tint them and get tinted corner markers for it, id really like to tint the windows but i have a heated rear glass and there arent many people in my area that are good enough, in my book, to do it the way id want.

 

2 questions. Do the tires scrub front or back and I noticed that you don't have the
front centercaps on, Do they not clear the hub cap? Thanks, I'm looking at buying
these in the next week in black and any help answering my q's is appreciated.