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Originally Posted by Kyle1974
By the way what type of fuel pump are you using? In tank or frame rail mount?
There are a couple less expensive routes to go with in-tank pumps, but the Rock Valley tank has good baffling. I've also read about some guys trashing an in-tank pump by not having good baffling, and letting gas get a little low.
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I purchased the Rock Valley tank, with the in-tank pump. It's probably the most expensive route to go (although it's a nice tank); it's just a little larger than stock
I bought the 20 gallon capacity. Largest one available with 2 straps. Larger capacity requires 3 straps and I didn't want 3 straps.
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Originally Posted by Wardrum
[B] I bought the 20 gallon capacity.
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Did you have to remove the spare tire holder?
Originally Posted by Wardrum
Haven't quite figured out yet what I'm going to do if I get a flat.
Pat
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Originally Posted by Stu Cool
I quit carrying a spare in my hot rod last year. Now I bring a can of fix a flat and one of those small 12 volt air compressors under my seat and a AAA card in my wallet.
Good idea....and a lot easier than changing a tire anyway.
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Hi Pat....hows the Stude running?
Pat
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Tires and wheels Hey,
I went with 18 rear and 17 front but the next time I need tires I will put the 19 on the rear and 18 on front maybe 20/19. The 17's look small up front but I like the front lower than the rear. we used to call it 'raked'.
Jim
I went with 18 rear and 17 front but the next time I need tires I will put the 19 on the rear and 18 on front maybe 20/19. The 17's look small up front but I like the front lower than the rear. we used to call it 'raked'.
Jim
Before you go too crazy with the large diameter wheels, most folks agree you need to have tires with enough sidewall to flex if they are going to hook up for you. Just something else to think about. Car is looking good!
Pat
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I went with 18 rear and 17 front but the next time I need tires I will put the 19 on the rear and 18 on front maybe 20/19.
Maybe you should put on a set of those 30" wheels shown in Craig Morrison's SEMA pics on Chevy Talk....and carry a ladder behind the seat.
Seriously though, how is your build coming along? It's amazing how many little parts there are to assemble....and how expensive most of them are. I bought 1 rubber grommet last week....$11.31. At that rate, I'm going to have to get the wife a good paying job
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mmm 30's I appreciate the humor but the wheel wells are some pretty big holes. The original 14's stood real tall. Since I'm running all Corvette suspension I'm using Corvette rims and tire sizes. The build is going slow and cost definately is a factor. I did get the Rock Valley tank installed, I thought Paul said it was a 22 gal. but there are only two straps.
Jim
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Engine Pics I just got my gold leafing back on my coil covers, and recently painted my intake. Here are some pics:
I am getting real anxious to get this going. Waiting on parts. Hope to be done by spring and ready for the driving season.
I am getting real anxious to get this going. Waiting on parts. Hope to be done by spring and ready for the driving season.