Show Posts

This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.


Messages - Speed Six

Pages: 1 2 3 [4] 5 6
46
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 31, 2021, 06:47:23 AM »
Looks really nice !

I did try the spare that came with a Goodyear mounted. The suspension is not fully down after jacking.
Itīs a 6.00x15 on 7x15 rims.


47
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 30, 2021, 03:21:12 AM »
+1 on the 245's!
Thanks for the shots-

My pleasure !  :)

48
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 30, 2021, 03:20:16 AM »
Avon 225/60 on my car.

I have TA radials on my other car and the ride is good. I wanted something  to match the blue dots, but be drivable and sized the Avons to original. Very happy with the ride and look.

Does look great - and period correct (as itīs called nowadays).

49
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 30, 2021, 03:18:06 AM »
Speed Six
If you're thinking about using 8x15 torqs's (because I'm thinking about it too) you can measure your car pretty easily.
8x15 are a 9 inches total width, 4.5 inches bs, 4.5 inches to front rim edge. ( 0 offset) Just measure from rear brake hub 4.5 inches and use a straight edge to see where the rim would stick out. Then do the same for the Back space towards the springs. I used a tire size of 255 60 15 because its almost exactly 27" tall, and 10" wide. A 245 60 15 is 26.5 tall and just under 10" wide. This goes for either Avons or BFG tires. Hope this might help, my car has a slight rear fender flare and would clear the springs but   just barely.

Thank you for this - will go measuring - when it gets a bit warmer (freezing and snow outside, garage without heater...). Also have to drive the car to a friend to get it up in the air to change the springs. But currently salt on the roads.
But might be able (if Corona lockdown allows) to have the two 245s mounted on my spare 7" wheels soon.


50
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 29, 2021, 01:28:25 PM »
Found another one - still with bumper when fresh delivered. :)
There should be room for 245s, possibly on 8x15. We will see.

51
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 29, 2021, 01:25:53 PM »
Speed Six I'd love to see a couple of images of your car from the back with the 225's. I've wanted to go with the Avons, but really wanted a 235 for the back. I'd love to see it fro the back. Are your fenders rolled in front?

Fenders are rolled, yes, front and rear. It is a bit too low in the back for my taste, but will get new springs soon. It has been prepared by a former owner - there is a lot of room in the back - I will try 245/60 Avons, have a pair lying around... 8)
Only have a side rear view at the moment, sorry.


52
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 29, 2021, 01:25:18 AM »
Avon 225/60 on my car.

53
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Street tire choice
« on: January 29, 2021, 01:23:00 AM »
Vredestein is a very good tire and highly rated on many classic cars on our side of the Atlantic.
Even better are the Avons - they are highly regarded by the racing fraternity too, especially in the rain.
Goodrich are not that good in any circumstances - helpless, when wet - it can be very wet over here...  ;D ;D

54
The Lounge / Re: Merry Christmas
« on: December 24, 2020, 04:20:11 PM »
Merry Christmas from us in Germany !

55
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: R-model Raydyot mirror
« on: December 24, 2020, 03:30:06 AM »
Don - too bad, a bit too late for me now...
Have already put the R model door trims in etc. Donīt want to remove them again, I am afraid of scratching the paint when removing the clips.

56
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: R-model Raydyot mirror
« on: December 22, 2020, 08:07:06 AM »
Also a good solution. Will see if my version will work when in use.
 ;)If not, will bring out the Dremel and follow your way.

57
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: R-model Raydyot mirror
« on: December 22, 2020, 03:34:10 AM »
Found a solution after some thinking and more fiddling... ;D
Used some sponge type rubber, quite hard but compressable. Cut it roughly into shape of the convex door top and put it between mirror foot and rubber disc. It works and doesnīt look too bodged.



 

58
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: R model door panels
« on: December 15, 2020, 11:01:38 AM »
Ok - work has started ! :)
Some photos from the raw material as delivered by Cobra Automotive.
Holes drilled for window winders (which I unfortunately need), first coat black is on (still wet/shiny on the photo).
Photos also show the clips that came with the panels.
 Iīll keep you posted !  ;)

59
The Lounge / Re: 2020 Annual
« on: December 14, 2020, 01:05:56 AM »
Also arrived here in wet and grey Germany.
Just in time for our next complete lockdown - at least enough reading material.
And time for the workshop... 8)

60
1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: R model door panels
« on: December 09, 2020, 01:20:29 AM »
I hope I can soon get around to fitting my panels - will post photos then.
It should be straightforward - with one (unfortunate) exception... I need to cut holes for the window winders, because I need to retain the glass. Here in Germany it is very difficult (=almost impossible for side windows) to get Plexi windows approved for street.

If we are getting a new, harder lockdown soon (quite probably...) I have enough time....

Pages: 1 2 3 [4] 5 6