RCR #010 Build Progress

[Bill D]

Fran sent me pictures of my car ready to go. The truck had a problem today so my car will leave in the morning. In the meantime, enjoy:

Here is a view of the Gulf flares. The tires are 295's and are temporary until my rims are shipped to me

Here is another view. The car looks incredible. BTW - what you see is from the molds with the exception of the flares whch have been glassed in and primered

Bill D

 

[Ron McCall]

Damn Bill ! Just wait until you see it in person!!!! The job Fran did on the flairs is quite impressive!!!
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flehan.gifIt actually had me thinking ! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cussing.gif
Have fun trying to sleep!

 

[Sandy]

Bill -

Looks great! I hope you keep us posted on the build process when it arrives.

Sandy

 

[Chris Kouba]

Bill-

What will the new wheel/tire combo be? Are the offsets different to fill the wells or are the tires just that huge?

Chris

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

15 x 14 rear monster wheels from Jongbloed....same offsets BIG rims...

 

[Alain Vanhollebeke]

Geeez those flares dwarf the 295s! Where are you going to come up with a street tire that'll fit a 14 inch wide rim? Are you using bias ply treaded race tires?

 

[Brenden]

I can't wait to see more as the build goes along!

 

[Bill D]

I'll be using AVON historic tread tires that will more than fit the wheels.

 

Congrats Bill,

Very nice. Remember there is no such thing as "too wide" of a tire. The wider the better /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Chris Kouba]

Wow, I can't wait to see that. Should look astounding.

What size (width) are the wheels in the pictures? I assume they are 12's?

CK

 

[Bill D]

The rears are 15x10 and the fronts are 15x8 (currently)

 

[Sandy]

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Congrats Bill,

Very nice. Remember there is no such thing as "too wide" of a tire. The wider the better /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Yes!

 

[Chris Martino]

Hey Bill - looks sweet! Congrats and enjoy the build - Is that a ZF I see hiding back there? Make sure those wheels won't overload the wheel bearings!

Chris /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Bill D]

Yep, it's a ZF

 

[Ron McCall]

Decided what color yet!???

 

[Bill D]

Yep, the color has been identified. I hope to send it to the painter mid to late summer

 

what color?? dark blue or gulf?

 

Hey Bill,

did it show up yet? Earlier you said you were expecting it on the 31st. Hope it made it safely.

Cheers,
Mark

 

[Bill D]

Well, it finally arrived home last night after a 24 day transit oddessey. He drove up at 11:15 PM

Here are the pictures to prove it!!

Getting ready to offload the car:

Me standing next to my pride and joy while it's still on the trailer

In it's new home, all cozy and warm

We were really tired when we took these pictures. I'll take some more tomorrow and post them.

 

[Bill D]

Got up early (couldn't sleep) and washed the car. Took inventory and found only a few items back ordered. Back ordered items will ship Monday or Tuesday per Fran. He even called this morning to congratulate me (great guy).

Here are the latest. Enjoy

Bill D