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Originally Posted by dustinm
Another great tread. I am torn between day 2 and modern radials to drive the wheels off mine. Maybe next year I can "justify" a second set with my wife. I am in the middle of a 4L80 install and getting grilled on cost.
Kurt how much room do you have on each side of the tire. With a little ballast I can get mine to hook with G60s, but I also like a full wheel well.
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I have plenty of room.....the key is to have the correct backspace. For a 1968-1972 Chevelle, whatever the width of the wheel is, divide in half and add a half inch. For example, an 8” wide wheel needs a 4.5” backspace.....ideally. Most of the 8” wide wheels I’ve found have a 4.25” backspace, which work.
I have a set of 7” wheels with a 4.5” backspace. They work but sit in a little too far. But they do fit.
Kurt
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1969 SS396 Post Sedan Delivered to Van-T Topeka KS
MCACN Day2 Concourse Gold Award
1965 VW El Lobo Dune Buggy built in the mid 70’s for the Iowa Shriners
1968 Schwinn Orange Krate
1969 Schwinn Pea Picker
1968 Schwinn 5-Speed
1970 Schwinn 3-Speed Deluxe
1972 Schwinn 10-Speed Continental
1973 Schwinn 5-Speed Suburban
All Original Paint Bikes
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