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Old 09-06-2012, 07:14 PM   #26
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Re: LIL ERV the 50

put on my adapters on the rear today, now bolt pattern matches the front, 5x5".
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Old 09-06-2012, 08:22 PM   #27
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cool great info, I think if I went that route I'd cut the required amount out, maybe even more. I like a bit of a tuck in the wheel wells. Can't wait to see this on the road.
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Old 09-18-2012, 05:49 PM   #28
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Re: LIL ERV the 50

Welded in shock mounts, and had some stainless blinker and tilt arms made at work.
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Old 09-24-2012, 06:46 PM   #29
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Re: LIL ERV the 50

getting the exhaust built. purchased a street rod builder kit from summit, nice kit.
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Old 09-27-2012, 07:58 PM   #30
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new rotors and a set of new centerline billet wheels.
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Old 09-27-2012, 08:28 PM   #31
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Nice wheels. Oh ya, the rotors are nice too. What front suspension are you using there?
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Old 09-28-2012, 03:19 PM   #32
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Nice wheels. Oh ya, the rotors are nice too. What front suspension are you using there?
Thanks, I am using a 1985 C-10 front end.
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Old 10-02-2012, 06:31 PM   #33
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Nice progress so far! Any chance you mounted the wheels yet to see how well they tuck?
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Old 11-05-2012, 12:41 PM   #34
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I would love to see those wheels mounted as well
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Old 11-05-2012, 05:33 PM   #35
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Sorry no rubber yet, not sure what I want.
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Old 11-25-2012, 01:33 PM   #36
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new rotors and a set of new centerline billet wheels.
Sweet setup love the all GM suspension. Do you have a target ride height.?
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i love the 85 saddle idea. will that work on a 55-59?
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i love the 85 saddle idea. will that work on a 55-59?
I really have no idea, all I can say is measure the width of your frame at the out side mounting points and I will measure my saddle and see what the numbers are.
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Old 12-04-2012, 05:45 PM   #39
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Sweet setup love the all GM suspension. Do you have a target ride height.?
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Re: LIL ERV the 50

cut a hole in the fire wall to clear the brake booster. and hyd clutch.
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built the box to fill the hole.
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welded it in and ground down all the welds.
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Looking good
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installed brake and hyd clutch units and put in a 3pt seat belt kit today.
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new tires mounted today, fit the fenders, had to grind the holes to fit the box sides, not to bad.
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looking really good I wish I was that far along.
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looking really good I wish I was that far along.
thanks, just remember the fun is in the journey!
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Any pics of the vette rear install? Nice project!
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Old 05-19-2013, 08:25 PM   #50
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thanks, just remember the fun is in the journey!
Very true I think I have enough fun lined up for the rest of my life
when this one is together I have a 72 then more ADs
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