Finally got my wheels yesterday that where supposed to take 6-8 weeks. After various excuses, I was able to pick them up after waiting 17 weeks! The tires were almost as difficult to obtain since they aren't used for anything but a Lamborghine Countach. Not much demand. Now the REAL work can begin on "Project Opelsauce".p Without the backspacing specs, I couldn't do much other than shop for parts. Wanted the wheels to look Buick Rallyish. Here are a couple of pics. ---Jim
Thanks. The fronts are 225-50ZR15's on 15x7's and the rears are 345-35ZR15's on 15x12 wheels. Yes, they're Pzeros. I have a couple of 'Vette owner friends that are VERY envious. p ---Jim
Blowncash got it right. With a "little" tubbing in the rear, they should be a nice fit on my Opel Manta. Prividing a pic of one similar (mine is scattered about the shop in pieces). Doing a silver paint, but the side stripe will be candy red instead of black and have a resized GSX rear spoiler. Basically, Project Opelsauce will be a Manta GSX. ---Jim
Goin' as fast as I can Mark. It doesn't help when it takes more than twice as long as promised to get wheels built.:rant: The front end has a bolt-in subframe and it's heading to Scott's Hotrods next week as a mock up now that I have dimensions for tire fitment. It's gona have a buncha $ thown at it very soon. ---Jim
what's going under the hood to turn those beastly beauties? Tub it and lower it and Foose would be envious!
After talking to Mike (@TA Perf.), we should have a combo that will work well based on their aluminum block. Goin' for 585 cubes using the Stage 2 heads & SPX intake. Using Mass-flo injection & custom 4-2-1 headers (tight fit). Trans will be an Xtreme 200-4r with a 12 bolt bringing up the rear. Air struts from Ridetech will keep the ride and height in control along with Wilwood discs front and rear. ---Jim
I've posted an update on "Project Opelsauce" in the "Members Rides" section for those interested. ---Jim
