Hey Guys,
What a busy weekend I had last weekend! Not only did I ask my girlfriend to marry me but I was able to squeeze in getting some tires on the Magnum 500's that we bought for her 66. It definitely changed the look of the car! I think that it looks tough and mean. I went with a 215/60/14 in the front and a 235/60/14 in the rear. The wheels are 14X7. I did go with the raised white letter. It makes the car look much racier! I am going to have to massage the front fender lips a little because there is a smidge of rubbing going on. Nothing that I can't handle though.
Thanks to everyone for your responses on my steel wheel question that I posted a couple of weeks ago. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am not out of my mind. I knew that the magnums would look great. My dad and I had a 65 in the past with them on it. I also know bigger wheels will look better and they will come as money allows. We had the 14x7 magnums and tires for them were relatively cheap. My point was that before the wheel swap her car looked like it was fresh out of the 1966 dealer brochure. Now it looks like it has been mildly modified. My fiance is still out on her decision. She really liked the look with the original 66 caps but she LOVES the way it drives and handles now. She is just not sure if the magnums are "too flashy". I just about passed out when I saw it and I told her that they must stay. She does agree now that silver blue will be a much better color than the red/orange color on it now. It is not an original red car so I am not concerned with a color change. I will post some pics as soon as I get them (this weekend).
Can't wait to dive into the next project. These things are a blast to work on! Hope that everyone has a great day!
Bryan
What a busy weekend I had last weekend! Not only did I ask my girlfriend to marry me but I was able to squeeze in getting some tires on the Magnum 500's that we bought for her 66. It definitely changed the look of the car! I think that it looks tough and mean. I went with a 215/60/14 in the front and a 235/60/14 in the rear. The wheels are 14X7. I did go with the raised white letter. It makes the car look much racier! I am going to have to massage the front fender lips a little because there is a smidge of rubbing going on. Nothing that I can't handle though.
Thanks to everyone for your responses on my steel wheel question that I posted a couple of weeks ago. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am not out of my mind. I knew that the magnums would look great. My dad and I had a 65 in the past with them on it. I also know bigger wheels will look better and they will come as money allows. We had the 14x7 magnums and tires for them were relatively cheap. My point was that before the wheel swap her car looked like it was fresh out of the 1966 dealer brochure. Now it looks like it has been mildly modified. My fiance is still out on her decision. She really liked the look with the original 66 caps but she LOVES the way it drives and handles now. She is just not sure if the magnums are "too flashy". I just about passed out when I saw it and I told her that they must stay. She does agree now that silver blue will be a much better color than the red/orange color on it now. It is not an original red car so I am not concerned with a color change. I will post some pics as soon as I get them (this weekend).
Can't wait to dive into the next project. These things are a blast to work on! Hope that everyone has a great day!
Bryan