 Jens
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08-11-12 04:19 PM - Post#2258225
Hey guys,
It finally cooled down enough to get the brakes finished up & the new wheels put on now. The only thing left to do underneath, is to shorten up the driveshaft so she can go back on terra firma. Getting closer to starting her up now too. Here's a few pics.
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08-11-12 06:45 PM - Post#2258276
In response to Jens
Yeah, these hot temps have been tough, I haven't accomplished much in the last 6 weeks  !
Looks great, Jens! For reference purposes, how about telling us what your tire sizes are, and rim diameter / width / backspacing you are using?
Bill
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'59 Bel Air 2dr sedan
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08-11-12 07:42 PM - Post#2258286
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very nice. the whee/tire combo will complement the car. on the heat-get and ac for your shop. i did many years ago and that was one of the best things i have done for working there in the summer. i don't use it 'til it gets close to 90,but then it is wonderful.
56 bel air ((since 2002)
62 impala ss (since 1965)
65 el camino (since 1969)
66 nova (since 1987)
67 malibu convertible (since 1981)
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08-11-12 11:08 PM - Post#2258332
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Those wheels look perfect. Can't beat shiny wheels and black paint, excellent combo.
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08-11-12 11:22 PM - Post#2258334
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Wheels look great! 
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08-12-12 04:14 AM - Post#2258347
In response to Delray_58
Oh Yea! But fat is good!
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 08-12-12 04:48 AM - Post#2258353
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Lookin' good!!
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Jens
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08-12-12 06:48 AM - Post#2258377
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We tried several different sized mockups with the goal of going with the tallest/widest wheel combo we could use without running into any stock body/suspension clearance issues using 17" rims.
We ended up going with American Racing torq thrust M (chrome series) part # AR605M7861C. Wheels are 17x8s with zero offset. Back spacing is @ 4.50" I believe. Tires are Hankook ventus H105 directionals ~ 255 45 17s all the way around. I guess this means the dog dish caps go back into hibernation. lol.
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08-12-12 07:11 AM - Post#2258382
In response to Jens
Nice!
Just to clarify, you are using that same combo front and rear? Any exhaust clearance issues in the wheelwell? And stock drum brakes up front (no disc-kit that changes the tracking width?
Not trying to be nosey, and I already have my wheels and tires; but this info will be helpful to CT'ers in the future who use the search engine to help pick their combos 
You're gonna be rolling before me, Jens!
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Jens
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08-12-12 11:16 AM - Post#2258452
In response to Hobart
Yes the same tire/wheel combo front & rear w/ stock drums/brakes all the way around. No exhaust clearance issues. The 2" exhaust is tucked an inch away from the coil springs. That leaves about 1 1/2" on the inside of tire from rubbing on the exhaust. The outside of the tire has about an inch of clearance at the wheel well opening (see previous pic).
We tried some 255 50 17s, but it didn't look like it would leave enough of a comfort zone for body roll/sway on the outside wheel well as far as I was concerned. Here's what the inside exhaust clearance looks like.
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Jens
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08-12-12 05:40 PM - Post#2258593
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You're gonna be rolling before me, Jens!
I don't know about that Hobart. But I was looking through the driveshaft pile today & found a shortened shaft I forgot I already had. The part store had the crosses in stock & everything is blasted up and painted now & ready to reassemble when I get a little more time.
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08-12-12 06:17 PM - Post#2258611
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08-12-12 06:35 PM - Post#2258620
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Very nice.
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08-13-12 07:17 AM - Post#2258725
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08-13-12 10:28 AM - Post#2258786
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Looks fantastic Jens! I don't remember, what transmission did you use?
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08-13-12 10:36 AM - Post#2258789
In response to Chevyfan60
They look great.
Disc brakes up front?
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08-13-12 10:55 AM - Post#2258799
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08-13-12 12:21 PM - Post#2258828
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Looking Good Jens!!
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08-13-12 04:18 PM - Post#2258919
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Jens, You have ANOTHER outstanding build! It's absolutely gaw-just! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Chrome is my favorite color!
A big HEY Y'ALL to all my CT folks I haven't chatted with in a long time. Donna
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08-13-12 05:17 PM - Post#2258940
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S W E E T!!!
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Jens
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08-13-12 06:28 PM - Post#2258971
In response to bowtieollie
Thanks guys & yoooo Donna!
Rusty the brakes are drum all the way around. And Michael the tranny is a TH 350 with B&M shift kit & 1900 rpm stall converter. Btw got the driveshaft back in now too.
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08-14-12 10:21 AM - Post#2259154
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Thanks Jens, tranny looks awesome too.
Hey Donna welcome back! What are you driving these days?
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08-14-12 06:28 PM - Post#2259327
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Thanks Jens, tranny looks awesome too.
Hey Donna welcome back! What are you driving these days?
Looks like a Vette Indy 500 pacecar
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TheBreeze
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08-15-12 06:19 PM - Post#2259745
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Hey Jerry, Thanks for the welcome back. Yes, my avatar is a 95 Corvette Pace Car, which I sold last November. I took the $$$ and did some remodeling to the house, and had a bit left over so I bought a Scion; basically a shoebox with wheels LOL. I wanted to try my hand at making a woody wagon, and figured a square box would be a good palette. Hopefully Jens won't mind if I post a few pics on his post.
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08-16-12 04:40 PM - Post#2260051
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That is too cool. I like it. How is it received at the car shows?
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08-16-12 07:56 PM - Post#2260109
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That is too cool. I like it. How is it received at the car shows?
Thanks Jerry; it's different. It's been so hot this summer, I haven't been to any car shows; besides I just finished the outside a few weeks ago. However, I have been to a few cruise-ins and everyone seemed to love it. I've always enjoyed the 'artist' part of restoring/customizing. Right now I'm waiting for some Clazzio seat covers, and am working on the interior. I just installed a 12" beer tap for the shifter. It's an automatic, so I had to do some adjusting.  Donna
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Jens
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08-17-12 09:47 AM - Post#2260261
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Nice work Donna! But I still miss Elvis around here.   lol.
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08-17-12 05:57 PM - Post#2260395
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One AWESOME ride !!! Fairly new member here... Working on a 69 Nova SS
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08-18-12 06:49 AM - Post#2260562
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Not to hijack your post Jens, but I just have to share a couple of pics of the new Intro Vista II wheels and MT SR radial tires on the 59. I hope they do make her look PHAT!
Wayne & Sherri Scott
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08-18-12 10:54 AM - Post#2260618
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Is the camera pic distorted, or did Donna's SDL, raise the roof?
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