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07-12-2011, 09:28 PM | #1 |
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Tire change on my 36' and now it's LOWER
****UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THREAD****
I haven't posted a bunch on my 36 as it's in limbo as I get things worked out and out for professional rebuilds. But I thought that I would throw my tire change out for discussion. I like where it's going but voice your opinion good or bad. Picture is fogged in the later. Went from a 6.00 all around to a 6.50-7.00 set started ended Last edited by Tinker; 10-29-2013 at 09:59 AM. |
07-13-2011, 06:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Tire change on my 36'
They both look good to me; each configuration depicts a different style, stock or Hot Rod. It's hard to make any improvements to a '36 Coupe as, in my opinion, they are just about perfect. Vic
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07-13-2011, 08:59 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Vic. Yes they are. I keep pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming that it's in my garage! What a dork I am :]
It'll be staying fairly stock. Well except for the tire sizes. Easy to change back to 6.00s down the road. Hoping the 7.00 in the rear will give me a 'little' more travel speed. |
07-13-2011, 09:35 AM | #4 |
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Re: Tire change on my 36'
It is very nice either way. I am leaning towards the latest tires you have on it. Looks a little different than stock which works good in my eyes.
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07-13-2011, 09:59 AM | #5 |
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As others have said, hard to go wrong either way. I vote for the "big & littles" approach. A bit of extra top end speed plus I like the way it looks. FWIW. Best of luck with your project.
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07-13-2011, 10:17 AM | #6 |
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Personally I like how they fill in the open wheel space. I don't plan on lowering it. I have had a few lowered cars, they look great but was a pain to get under them. I don't need jack stands to change my oil! |
07-13-2011, 10:28 AM | #7 |
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What pictures?? I don't seeum... I am logged in
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07-13-2011, 10:33 AM | #8 |
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Is anyone seeing the pictures? They are in my album 35-36 also.
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07-13-2011, 11:01 AM | #9 |
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07-13-2011, 06:04 PM | #10 |
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I like the 6.50-7.00 set in the second pic. The 3rd pic is not bad either.
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07-14-2011, 11:23 AM | #11 |
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Looks like it's sitting level now. Is it?
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07-14-2011, 11:29 AM | #12 |
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Django it's close. Maybe 1/4-1/2 higher in back now. Maybe.
btw your 36 is incredible. |
11-17-2011, 03:34 PM | #13 |
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Cleaned up some hubcaps. Painted and striped one-shot on the ring and v8 center.
I really enjoy driving this car! It running like a champ. |
11-17-2011, 04:02 PM | #14 |
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very nice combination with the 700-16's on the back...kinda makes it look like a dropped axle in front!! very nice!
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11-17-2011, 04:19 PM | #15 |
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Gumpy, I put a 3"drop axle in my 38truck. Drop a truck and raise a coupe? Doesn't make sense does it!
Well I'm going for this look... in a slight stocker v8, white walls, spare tire, hubcap, kind of way. :] Last edited by Tinker; 11-17-2011 at 04:28 PM. |
11-17-2011, 06:17 PM | #16 |
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I really like that #10, '35 3W coupe!! I'd also like to find a hat like that guy is wearing
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11-17-2011, 06:32 PM | #17 |
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I think that's Big Bill France himself.
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there is a guy around Santa Rosa that has a car like that, he raced it in the Great Race. it has one hell of a motor in it, i bet it goes like hell!
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10-29-2013, 09:51 AM | #19 |
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I thought I'd do an update on the 36. I decided to lower it a little, even though and I quote me; "I don't plan on lowering it. I have had a few lowered cars, they look great but was a pain to get under them." :]'
Before [IMG][/IMG] On the front I removed the spring. I knew there was something strange with the spring, as there was some sort of plastic between each leaf. I removed all those (which was a 1" of drop right there). Then cleaned the spring leafs and put it back together; minus a couple leafs. I greased between the leafs also. For the back. There was a couple of 2" drop shackles in the parts cabinet that have been there for some time. Worked great and the 2" extra wasn't too much and retained a nice angle on the shackles. Replaced shackle bushing where necessary. Last edited by Tinker; 11-06-2013 at 02:16 PM. |
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Lookin' Good!!!
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