To be honest,I did forget your Camino,Herb. However,I wasn't sure what rear end was under the car nor what rear wheel width,either. Regardless,I stand corrected and gladly so. It seems more and more that a 66-67 can handle practically the same rolling stock as a 68-72. Any way you look at it,that's good news. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Hi Clint, > I guess you forgot about my 66 Elky. I've had 10" wide rear wheels (5.5" > back space) on it since I bought it in 97. > Herb Lumpp > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Brad,the 6" backspace figure I quoted was for 68-72's. That's interesting > that you can run a front 17x9.5 w/6" backspacing on a 67 with stock control > arms,something I wasn't sure could be done. Nice to know a 66-67 can handle > the same size front rolling stock as a 68-72. > However,I've never seen or heard of a 66-67 running a 10" rear rim,much less > an 11" wide hoop. The 66-67 rear fenderwells are definitely tighter than the > 68-72's. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Brad Waller > > > The max in front is close to 275. I have 17x9.5 wheels with 5 7/8" > backspace and 275/40/17 wheels all around. You could probably be OK with 5 > 3/4" backspace and the same setup. Note that I have the Global West Tubular > Upper A-Arms and 11" F-body spindle and brakes. Stock setups will be > different. Chuck Hanson told me he used 17x9.5" wheels with a 6" backspace > on his stock suspended '67. > > In the rear, I would be wary of 6" backspace, as not all cars are evenly put > on the frame. My driver side had some minor rub that I fixed with the BFH > on the wheel well (trunk) to make room. If you want max in the rear on a > '66/'67, then you could try a 17x11" wheel with the proper sized tire. > There is definitely a bit more room in the rear to the outside for my setup. > > You can see pictures here: > http://epage.com/brad/Chevelle/v45/v45.html > Note how close it is to the upper ball joint in front (the other side is > closer!) > http://epage.com/brad/Chevelle/v45/v45-Pages/Image12.html > Left rear tire clearance to the Frame: > http://epage.com/brad/Chevelle/v45/v45-Pages/Image25.html > Left rear tire clearance to the body: > http://epage.com/brad/Chevelle/v45/v45-Pages/Image16.html > Left rear wheel well modifications: > http://epage.com/brad/Chevelle/v45/v45-Pages/Image28.html > Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1 > '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes | 275/40/17 Kumho MX > > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Thorpe > > > How about the 66-67 models? > > -------Original Message------- > > From: Clint Hooper > > On a 68-72,you can run a 15x10 rear wheel with 5.5-5.75" backspacing and > 295/50/15 tire,,a common combination. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Matt Wettig > > > I plan on using 15 inch wheels. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Clint Hooper > > > It would be easier to help if we knew what diameter wheels you want to > use;15--20"? > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Matt Wettig > > > Hey guys, > I have a 70 SS I am putting together. I want to run the widest tires on > the back I possibley can without making the car look silly. I am curious as > to what size tires, wheels and backspacing everyone is running. > > Thanks Matt > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 06/17/2005 > >
