theoldsone daily build

[theoldsone]

Fabricating a rear shock brace before we weld in the frame plates. The mounting plates are from the extra 1/4in plate laying around. Tubing part #:
Allstar Performance Tubing: ALL22137-4

 

[theoldsone]

Not as easy as it looks. In the end it will be stronger than any aftermarket shock brace out there...and cheaper lol

 

[theoldsone]

Buddy came over with the welder and we welded the left side and 1/4 of the right side before the gas ran out. Things are going as planned. Next up will be finish welding and install rear suspension. 18's coming soon. Pics too.

 

[Pedrolif]

Keep up the good work. It's coming along nicely!

 

[V8 Rumble]

U.S. Mags Rambler
Front 18x8 4.5bs
Rears 18x9.5 5.25bs
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I've been looking at these for my malibu for a while. That's a great choice in wheel.

 

[theoldsone]

 

[theoldsone]

I've been looking at these for my malibu for a while. That's a great choice in wheel.

I agree It took me a while to choose the right wheel that would be wide enough to benefit from the notch, cheap, look good, and clear the big brakes.

Tires will be continental Contisport Contact. The set was free so I can't complain.
225 45 r18
255 40 r18
Later on I will buy big tires for the rear either a 285 or a 275

 

[theoldsone]

Wheels are here!!
Have to mock up the rear end and place the wheels on front and back to test fit them to get an idea. I'm 100% sure they will fix but I just can't wait to see.

 

[SoFloG]

Too small for me but that is a classy looking set of wheels. That grey matches my cutlass perfectly.

 

[theoldsone]

Too small for me but that is a classy looking set of wheels. That grey matches my cutlass perfectly.

There 18's what size do you like? they do make them in 20's but I would only do that if I where going air suspension and laying frame. Maybe one day on an elco...