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BBPeik 
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 Topic: Finally got some outside pics and have a couple ?sPosted: 13-June-2010 at 3:16PM |
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Here are some pics of the car outside. Finally got the bumpers and all the windows and everything in. Couple of questions though. Where can I get the clips that hold the door panels on? Where can I get the clips that hold the rear window trim on?
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1973 Gran Torino Sport 357 Cleveland FMX 3.50 auburn pro posi 1969 Black Jade
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kversch
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Posted: 13-June-2010 at 3:45PM |
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I think I saw the door panel clips in dearborn classic's catalog if not it was in eastwood's catalog
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Posted: 13-June-2010 at 4:25PM |
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Looks great outside, always nice to have a fresh paint job.
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Posted: 13-June-2010 at 4:31PM |
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Wow the car looks great!! Nice job.
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Posted: 13-June-2010 at 4:52PM |
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looks wonderful
for the window clips, go on ebay, it's like 8$ if i remenber correctly
I'm not a fan of black grille, but damn, it suits your ride perfectly
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Posted: 13-June-2010 at 5:25PM |
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Thanks for the info guys. I was questionable about the black grille as well, but I am glad that I did it.
Thanks for the compliments. Brendan |
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 2:16AM |
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Door and window clips are Auto Zone/Pep Boys fodder if you need them immediately.
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 2:47AM |
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Sweet. I will give those places a try. Thanks a lot
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 4:16AM |
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Nice looking ride!
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 2:14PM |
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sharp looking stripes! take a few lbs out of the rear air shock please, looks like the car is smamming on the brakes!
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 2:23PM |
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No air shocks, just the stock height. Looks worse than it really is because my driveway is really steep. All the weight is pushing on the front.
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 2:56PM |
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Nice looking 73 GTS. what size tires/wheels you running on that?
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 3:03PM |
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 3:31PM |
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Front 225/70/15 15x7 3.5 backspace
Rear 275/60/15 15x8 4.5 backspace Could have gone a bit larger in the rear, but I had no reference point. So I just went with what seemed to be pretty popular on the forum. Brendan |
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 3:51PM |
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so you think 295/60/15 would have been better? and fit without rubbing?
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 3:56PM |
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The width is pretty good as it sits. I think that I could have gone a bit taller though. Maybe a 275/70/15. do not know if that size is available, but I think a little extra height might have been better. I like the tires as they are though. I am sure once my new suspension settles a bit they might fill the well a bit better.
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 4:04PM |
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Looks great Brendan!
What are the wheels? I have been debating on Mag 500s or going something more modern. Like they way they look.
Completely confident you will be getting a ton of thumbs up on the road.
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 4:22PM |
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The wheels are the summit legend 5 series. I thought they were a good comprimise between budget and looks. Thanks for all the compliments guys. Without all your help the car would not be where it is now. If i could only afford to get the seats done i can finally get rolling.
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 4:52PM |
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well with that look right now...
STAY with the rear tires you have!
there is no such animal as a 295/60/15.
295/50 would be wider but look like a go-kart tire with the rear that high in the air.
the 275/60 you have is the tallest tire you can get in a 15 without going to a TRUCK TIRE.
LOOKS great painted BTW!
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Posted: 14-June-2010 at 8:23PM |
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I am not a big fan of racing strips,but your colour of paint and the black strips realy work great together. I like the look. Good show .
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Posted: 15-June-2010 at 2:38AM |
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Thanks I appreciate it.
Brendan
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Posted: 16-June-2010 at 8:42AM |
 Wow! Does that not just scream 70's Muscle???? Awesome job! Looks amazing!!! Congrats!!!
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Posted: 16-June-2010 at 9:46AM |
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That is exactly what I was looking for. If you are going to make a muscle car you might as well make it fit the era. I am really glad the color worked out so good. I had never seen that color on an actual car. Just in pics and a few cars at Barrett Jackson. But I went for it and I am really happy with it.
Brendan
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Posted: 17-June-2010 at 10:20AM |
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Your car looks great! Love the color and stripes. Nice combo.
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