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Tobbun
11-02-2004, 09:01 AM
Flatsman and I added some different wheels to Bluto.

Rear = BF Goodrich Comp TA Drag Radials P315/60/R15. Front = BF Goodrich Radials P235/70/R15.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624October_007-med.jpg

I can't wait to get them to the track to see how they do on the launch.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624October_008-med.jpg

StormShadow
11-02-2004, 09:04 AM
awesome:tu:

02BOLT
11-02-2004, 09:15 AM
:beer:

Sixpipes
11-02-2004, 09:54 AM
Cool. Give us a shot down the side of the bed (from the back). Just curious how much they really stick out. :tu:

Flats Man
11-02-2004, 09:54 AM
Thanks for the wheels and tires Rob! I guess a little drop in the suspension is next but I think I will let Terry make the call on that one. How much do you think we should go for and still hook this thing up Terry? What about you Tobbun? How does "Little T" like the wheels? lolknana
I notice that we still have a rake to the truck which is good!

Tobbun
11-02-2004, 10:01 AM
Thanks for the wheels and tires Rob! I guess a little drop in the suspension is next but I think I will let Terry make the call on that one. How much do you think we should go for and still hook this thing up Terry? What about you Tobbun? How does "Little T" like the wheels? lolknana
I notice that we still have a rake to the truck which is good!

I think it definatly needs a drop. :) Maybe a late halloween present... :)

Little T hasn't seen them yet. Getting ready to take him to school.

Mark #2
11-02-2004, 10:57 AM
I think it definatly needs a drop. :) Maybe a late halloween present... :)

Agree drop the back about 2", do you have shackles in it yet?

Tobbun
11-02-2004, 11:21 AM
Cool. Give us a shot down the side of the bed (from the back). Just curious how much they really stick out. :tu:

Here is a shot from the rear. They really don't stick out that much from the fender well.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624Picture_083-med.jpg

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624Picture_084-med.jpg

Mark #2
11-02-2004, 11:23 AM
Time for some Pam when you go to the track. Trust me on this one.

Tobbun
11-02-2004, 11:36 AM
Time for some Pam when you go to the track. Trust me on this one.

The non-stick spray? What do you use it for?

Mark #2
11-02-2004, 11:42 AM
The non-stick spray? What do you use it for?Yup, when the wheels stick out of the fender wheels they sling VHT(glue/dead horse/etc) and rubber all over the sides of the truck. My slicks stick out less than yours. I didn't use Pam in Kansas, and spent 3 hours last night cleaning off the rubber.

Mark

Flats Man
11-02-2004, 12:16 PM
I like the new Avatar! I am not so sure that Popeye will like it though! Remember who your mentors are Grass Hopper!:twitch:
Actually I just enlarged that Avatar and it appears to me that Popeye is actually laughing at Bluto! That is scary!

Flats Man
11-02-2004, 01:13 PM
It looks like we now have a collectors item! lol
http://www.nloc.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82045

L8 APEX
11-02-2004, 09:19 PM
Yee Haw!:rll:

Flats Man
11-03-2004, 06:50 PM
Ok Tarpon Man! what drop would you recommend for Bluto with the tires that we have installed? Front diameter is 28 inches and rear is 30 inches.

Ivanhoe_Farms
11-03-2004, 07:06 PM
Any truth to the rumor you are putting a twin-turbo (t4 hybrid) 408 build motor in Bluto this winter??:nana2 :nana2 :nana2

L8 APEX
11-04-2004, 12:55 AM
I say raise the rear 2 more inches and lower the front 1"knana