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pk1225 · 07-23-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

Just curious if that was a real Z/28. Check the cowl tag by the brake booster, it will have a X33 or X77. Love that color combination and more pictures please!

The 12 bolt is a good sign it's a Z. But that's whats nice about 69s it's on the cowl tag.

Not many of us are lucky enough to find the build sheet. I tore mine apart looking for it but no luck for me.

TC-2SS · 07-23-2016, 10:45 AM

Beautiful car!!

Bigtime53 · 07-23-2016, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

Agree. They looks awesome too on these cars.

I am really diggin the torq thrust wheels.

pk1225 · 07-23-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime53

I am really diggin the torq thrust wheels.

They fit the 1st gens perfectly.

You'd think they would go equally well on 5th gens since they look so much like the 60s Camaros, but not so much. I think it has something to do with wheel size.

maroonponyina1LE · 07-23-2016, 08:36 PM

You may already be aware, but I recall reading that the old rally wheels would not work with certain, newer disc brake setups - if your car has disc brakes. I know there are some brake companies (maybe Willwood or Baer) that make a disc brake setup that is specifically designed to work with the OEM rally wheels. Regardless, your car looks awesome!

Bigtime53 · 07-23-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maroonponyina1LE

You may already be aware, but I recall reading that the old rally wheels would not work with certain, newer disc brake setups - if your car has disc brakes. I know there are some brake companies (maybe Willwood or Baer) that make a disc brake setup that is specifically designed to work with the OEM rally wheels. Regardless, your car looks awesome!

I am glad you told me that. Someone has put disc brakes on the rear and they are slotted to so I will check into that. I guess I could not get lucky enough that the car was one of the ones that came with rear disc brakes. It probably did not because I do not have that kind of luck!

rontammy0 · 07-24-2016, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

Agree. They looks awesome too on these cars.

That right there is the perfect Camaro. Is that yours ?

rontammy0 · 07-24-2016, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

That car is my best friends and he has had that car going on 20 years. The 2nd Gen is not common here either. He sold his '96 Impala SS and was going to sell this car and order a GT-350. I suggested that since you love your modded GT-500, why another Mustang? Take the money from the Impala SS and do a LS3 swap. That plan is now set in motion!

Nice...

motorhead · 07-24-2016, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

That right there is the perfect Camaro. Is that yours ?

No, wish it was. Just plucked from google to prove your point.

Bigtime53 · 07-24-2016, 07:33 AM

Here is a pic when it was bought at the leake auction

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I tried to turn this pic but could not figure out how to do it. Sorry!

rontammy0 · 07-24-2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

No, wish it was. Just plucked from google to prove your point.

Thats a great photo....I may use that as my screen saver on my phone.

Trickskier · 07-26-2016, 09:01 AM

Nice Purchase - Congratulations!

Bigtime53 · 07-26-2016, 09:14 PM

I ordered a complete set of rally wheels from a place in California. I got the 8 inch corvette wheels for the rear and a pair of 7 inch for the front. They came with new trim rings and derby caps with free shipping for a total of 379.00. I looked on fleebay and several other places and these were the best deal I could find. Now for tires!

Bigtime53 · 09-20-2016, 03:03 PM

I thought I would update on this car. I ordered the wheels and when they got here of course they were wrong. I had to send those back and had to wait a month to get the right ones,but I have them. I have ordered tires and Jegs has screwed those up now twice and I am waiting on those. I had to put new rear leaf springs on and I went ahead and added sub frame connectors and all new bushings on the springs and hangers. As soon as I get it rolling again I will add the pics with the rally wheels and tires. I am hoping next week sometime as Jegs said it would be a week before tires are here.

07-24-2016, 07:33 AM	#38
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Here is a pic when it was bought at the leake auction I tried to turn this pic but could not figure out how to do it. Sorry!

07-26-2016, 09:01 AM	#40
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,658	Nice Purchase - Congratulations! __________________

07-23-2016, 10:45 AM	#30
TC-2SS Mike Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: michigan Posts: 29 View My Garage	Beautiful car!!

07-23-2016, 08:36 PM	#33
maroonponyina1LE Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 92	You may already be aware, but I recall reading that the old rally wheels would not work with certain, newer disc brake setups - if your car has disc brakes. I know there are some brake companies (maybe Willwood or Baer) that make a disc brake setup that is specifically designed to work with the OEM rally wheels. Regardless, your car looks awesome!

07-26-2016, 09:14 PM	#41
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I ordered a complete set of rally wheels from a place in California. I got the 8 inch corvette wheels for the rear and a pair of 7 inch for the front. They came with new trim rings and derby caps with free shipping for a total of 379.00. I looked on fleebay and several other places and these were the best deal I could find. Now for tires!

09-20-2016, 03:03 PM	#42
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I thought I would update on this car. I ordered the wheels and when they got here of course they were wrong. I had to send those back and had to wait a month to get the right ones,but I have them. I have ordered tires and Jegs has screwed those up now twice and I am waiting on those. I had to put new rear leaf springs on and I went ahead and added sub frame connectors and all new bushings on the springs and hangers. As soon as I get it rolling again I will add the pics with the rally wheels and tires. I am hoping next week sometime as Jegs said it would be a week before tires are here.