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1FstChevy
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Registered: November 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1227
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Tue January 24, 2006 12:08am
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Rating: 10.00
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Anyone know what wheels are on that car??? those look similar to my torque thrust D's yet big enough to fit some nice disc brakes behind them!
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**FOR SALE** Torq Thrust D' Wheels with BFG Radial T/As (black side out) 15x6 & 15x8.5, only 4k on combo. Great Shape, Selling to fit larger rotors $625.00 PM for info.
Traction Bars $60.00 OBO - Painted your choice of Flat/Semi-Gloss/Hammered finish Black, currently awaiting new home in primer!
6Spd EFI 1980 Camaro Z28 - Street Fighter -Amongst other GM goodies  Atomic Orange Z06 is next!
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Kevin Callahan
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Registered: June 2003
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 153
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Tue January 24, 2006 12:23am
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Hi 1FstChevy,
Thanks for such a high rating! I'm glad you like the photo.
The wheels are 17x8 (front) / 17x9.5 (rear) American Racing Equipment Torque Thrust II. I had the entire wheel powder coated with clear, then masked off the rim and had the spokes powder coated with a wrinkle black. Not the easiest way, but I like the way they look now.
As you mentioned, the Torque Thrust "D's", with their grey colored spokes are not offered in the 17" size, and that is the only reason I spent the time / money to paint the Torque Thrust II's. I happen to have rear disks on the car even though you can't see them in that picture.
The tires sizes are 245x45-17 (front) / 285x40-17 (rear)
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RckyMtn7d
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Registered: January 2006
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 216
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Sat March 25, 2006 3:23am
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Rating: 10.00
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Awesome car! I really like those wheels also.
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"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
- Douglas Adams
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Kevin Callahan
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Registered: June 2003
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 153
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Bryankiwi
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Registered: October 2005
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 36
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Wed March 28, 2007 11:01am
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Rating: 10.00
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I just have had a look at all the photos you have put on this site and I have to say that I am blown away at the work you have put into your car I can see that only the best is good enough and even then you went one better I used to build road race cars for a job and the work that I can see is some of the best .You have made my night thank you for putting the photos on the inernet
Bryankiwi
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1972 Z28  http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2290774
1977 C20 Suburban
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Kevin Callahan
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Registered: June 2003
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 153
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Wed March 28, 2007 10:54pm
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Hi Bryankiwi,
Thank you very much for your extrodinary complements. It sounds like you've done lots more of this type of work that I have. My experience is in building lightweight structures for racing (Colegeate competition called Formula SAE, or Austrilasia FSAE in your area) and other sports (like competition tennis wheelchairs).
It's interesting that you mention some attention to detail. When I was learning how weld, machine and car work in general, it was a daunting task to find good sources of information. The internet was not available back then, so my brother and I found ourselves constantly at a disadvantage when it came to finding good sources. I have vowed to share information of that kind whenever possible. Photos on this website are a great way to do that.
I'm very happy that you've enjoyed my pictures, and I encourage you to post anything your own to help out your fellow car builder enthusiasts!
Regards,
Kevin
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extreme79z
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Registered: April 2003
Location: Delhi
Posts: 312
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What kind of backspacing do you have on that thing? Man, it is seriously hot. I want to do a similar look on my '79... I want black TT style rims to accent my yellow/black car.
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Kevin Callahan
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Registered: June 2003
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 153
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BORDERBUM
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Registered: September 2007
Location: BATTLEFIELD MO
Posts: 25
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Sun September 9, 2007 6:34am
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Rating: 10.00
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I want to say that I am aquiring a 73 Camaro this weekend, and that car of yours makes me believe that this is the right choice in my next project. Very very nice!! Remy
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1973 Camaro
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Kevin Callahan
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Registered: June 2003
Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Tue September 11, 2007 1:17am
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Thanks Remy, I hope your 73 project turns out well. I'm sure it will be lots of fun! There's something about the second gen styling that just... works.
Regards,
Kevin
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BORDERBUM
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Registered: September 2007
Location: BATTLEFIELD MO
Posts: 25
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Kevin Callahan
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Registered: June 2003
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 153
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riceeater
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Registered: September 2007
Location: Cambridge, MD
Posts: 39
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Wed October 3, 2007 4:07pm
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Rating: 9.00
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71 Camaro RS
400 Small Block
M22 Muncie
12 Bolt 3.73 rear
150 shot Nitrous Oxide
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