CruizinKev´s 1979 Monte Carlo

[CruizinKev]

thx guys

got some more work done today. will put body back on frame to bring the whole thing to another location for work on the body. some cut and welds and getting ready for paint in few weeks.

just got my rear wheel back from the tire guy. 285/30-20 Falken FK453 on Showwheels Streeter 20x10 Custom Black

 

[kuruption109]

8) 8) 😀 😀

 

[CruizinKev]

today's update. test fitted my 20x10 wheel and oh well it looks SWEET!!!! 😀

brought body back on frame, put the stock rear end back on and tested the wheels again - wheel rubs bad on inside of the frame. will try a wheel adapter to make it fit but maybe will also notch the frame a little. but will test with a adapter first.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

love the wheels....looing real good. :wink:

 

[CruizinKev]

thanks! 🙂

unfortunately front wheels won't clear C5 calipers/brakes without spacers. but I'll get some 20mm adapters/spacers on rear and will try them on front as well.

fronts are 20x8.5 with 5.25 BS and rears are 20x10 with 5.5 BS

oh and here some pics of my sweet nice doors 😀

 

[CruizinKev]

I test fitted H&R 20mm adapters/spacers on each side today. I used some washers to simulate the front C5 brake rotor thickness. now the front wheels clear the C5 calipers 🙂

so I tried the 20mm spacer on the rear and it looked like this:

I think it looks okay and clears the frame now - but I think I want 30mm spacers now 😀 just added some washers to simulate a 30mm spacer:

Please note there's no weight/interior/doors/engine in the car so thats why the suspension is pretty high right now LOL

oh and here's another cool shot (with 20mm spacers):

 

[84clonewars]

The 30mm spacer would look the best I agree with you. Continue on banging out a sweet MC it's taking in a nice shape.

 

[84cutlassjuggalo]

i'm glad this was one of the first few build threads i followed when i joined this forum.

 

[CruizinKev]

thanks guys!

today I cut me rear fender lips a little. stock lips are about 1" wide.

I half cut them and will roll them later to clear the tires.

 

[CruizinKev]

I removed the rear springs yesterday and set the car's height to what I want the ride height later. I wanted to see if it'll fit with the trimmed fenders lips and the 30mm spacer. Looks like I just need to roll the lips now and I'll be set.