Day 2 Question
 

I'm going to start the process of converting my '68 Z/28 from Resto Mod to Day 2.

I have an idea of what I'm going to do with rims, air cleaner, traction bars. etc..

My question is hoses. The car has the braded hoses with the red and blue fittings. I'm guessing this is not Day 2 and rubber hoses are the correct look? One other question, is there a big difference in the Cragars that are new vs. the period correct?

This is a street car so if it's not perfect, I will be ok. Just trying to get close.

Thanks, Jason

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Stainless steel braided hose was around in the early 70's on street cars but not common.

Trend took of around 1977-1978 when Earls and Aeroquip among other co's started adverstising in CC, PHR and Hot Rod

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Chevelle Elcamino in 1973 Rod Action magazine

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Got any pics of your car now?

I've got an old '68 Camaro as well that is totally Day 2 or 3, but needs new rims (has A/R 16 Torque Thrusts) that eventually need changed.

I like these '68s a lot:
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-mm_68_cam.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...lver_68_ss.jpg

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Thanks guys.

Yes, that's the look I'm going for. Yes, here's a few pics. I like the fly eye air cleaner and I want some old school M/T valve covers

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-img_1060.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-img_1061.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-img_1062.jpg

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What size are your current AR wheels?

I'm aiming for a set of Cragar S/S wheels, but eventually I will totally have a set of aluminum slots like the ones above because the more I see of them, the more they just "fit" the car.

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Hi Mark,

16"'s 8" in the front and 9" in the rear I believe.

Going with Cragar but I'm not sure what size. Like the look of both your cars.

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Your wheels are exactly the same as the ones on my car:
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...m_r_side_1.png

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Love that!

Awesome story by the way! I bet that thing will haul a$$!

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Jason I have these for sale $800 NOS 14 x6 and 15x10. I live 3 hours from you road trip

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331540093993...m=&vxp=mtr

Here is what they look like on a 67-68 camaro

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I like these '68s a lot:
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-mm_68_cam.jpg
</div></div>


That black car is bada$$.. Only thing I would change would be back to a SS hood. Game over; done.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBALL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One other question, is there a big difference in the Cragars that are new vs. the period correct?

Thanks, Jason </div></div>

Yes, there is a difference from the older Cragars to the newer Cragars......the spokes are flatter, not as round/curved as the older ones.

Kurt

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Yes, there is a difference from the older Cragars to the newer Cragars......the spokes are flatter, not as round/curved as the older ones.

Kurt </div></div>

Rims are different as well..look at the rear rims on the black Camaro versus the ones I posted

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jason I have these for sale $800 NOS 14 x6 and 15x10. I live 3 hours from you road trip

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331540093993...m=&amp;vxp=mtr

Here is what they look like on a 67-68 camaro </div></div>

Man, if I had the money for those, dang...

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Gotta do the Cragars. IMO, (I know) some of the day 2 stuff never left; kinda like penny loafers. I've always liked '60-'70s drag-inspired street cars LONG before today's popularity. Not a big fan of the side-pipe headers, or any side exhaust for that matter, and some rear tires stick out too far. I really dig the late '69 early '70 Pro Stock/Super Stock look where the car still started life as a production model and resembled such. The black '68 is damn near perfect in the looks dept. As for the &quot;Mid Life&quot; and this thread's original poster, not a whole lot to do on either car. Wheels, some under hood changes and VOILA!!! Back to Woodstock!!!

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I love that silver '68 with the slots someone posted above. Mark - those would look great on your new Camaro! I never did care for the centerline 500 wheels that you say it wore back in the early 1980s.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cook_dw</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I like these '68s a lot:
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-mm_68_cam.jpg
</div></div>


That black car is bada$$.. Only thing I would change would be back to a SS hood. Game over; done. </div></div>

Nice!!
Especially like the rear tires, how the sidewalls bulge out(not sure of correct term).
Questions, how is this achived with let's say a G60-15 tire? What size wheel should be used?
Maybe this is a dumb question but I would like to get that look for my build, looks assume!!!
Thanks

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: volquartsen</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cook_dw</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I like these '68s a lot:
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-mm_68_cam.jpg
</div></div>


That black car is bada$$.. Only thing I would change would be back to a SS hood. Game over; done. </div></div>

Nice!!
Especially like the rear tires, how the sidewalls bulge out(not sure of correct term).
Questions, how is this achived with let's say a G60-15 tire? What size wheel should be used?
Maybe this is a dumb question but I would like to get that look for my build, looks assume!!!
Thanks
</div></div>

Those are 15 x10 Cragars with 3.75 BS and N50 tires 11/3/4-12&quot; wide 27.50-28 tall depending on tire brand. G60-15 max rim would be 8&quot; wide and I think those tires are 26&quot; tall.
Silver camaro = 15 x 8.50 with L60-15's&gt;28&quot; tall

IMO g60's are just too small for 67-69 Camaros.

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Thanks for reply, I should state that my build is not a camaro...I like the sidewall profile on the Camaro pictured was just trying to get that same look with the G60's as that's about the max tire size for my car. Thanks

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If you want the sidewalls to bulge, put the G60s on a narrow rim (no wider than 6-7&quot;.

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Thanks much appreciated!

Anybody have any pics of a G60
on a 6&quot; wheel?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: volquartsen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks much appreciated!

Anybody have any pics of a G60
on a 6&quot; wheel? </div></div>

Too narrow..the center of the tire is going to wear bald in a short time. 7&quot; is the narrowest I would go.