Bill Eaton's (427TJ's) Newest Ride!

[ORIGLS6]

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I love hardtops but there's just something about the B-pillar and roofline of a coupe.

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I am going to add a few vintage speed decals to the rear side windows--nothing gaudy, just proper mid-60s stuff. 15-inch original 1960s TTs and fresh (belted) tires are on the way.

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NOW WE'RE TALKIN!!!!!!!

[Verne_Frantz]

I don't know Bill.......I kinda like the look of the old slots. You could try to polish them up and see if you like that look before changing them..

Verne

[427TJ]

I hear you Verne--the slots will get polished up, maybe fully restored, and remain ready to bolt back on when I want a change of look and the old tires will stay on the slots. The restored 15x6 and x8.5 peaked-spoke Torq Thrusts I have will really look good on there. 6.40 (I think) Coker Firestone ribbed blackwalls in front on 15x6s with (probably) 9-inch Radir blackwall pie-crust cheaters on the 8.5s. I'll have to measure the rear clearances first but I think I can make Radir slicks work.

I'll post interior pics when I am home Thursday or Friday.

[Belair62]

Bill...you just rang the bell for me...I ave been wondering what to do with this 64...I settled for dog dish for nowI have these shtty old M/T wheels here that I want to put on the front...but I also have these 15X7 and X8.5 TT wheels...you got me thinking now...Mark...now you are gonna get Bill going in the right direction...I always thought the hardtop was cool on 55 GM with that chrome window trim that was hinged !!!

[Verne_Frantz]

I think it would be trick either way Bill, but I have a soft spot for that period rubber It just makes it look like that's the way it's always been.........and I guess you know my thinking: if it was cool then - it's cool now!!

Verne

And Bags........Nobody in their right mind would put M/T Raders on a full size Chevy!!!! IF your '64 doesn't have painted wheels, it should only have chrome reverses all around! Get with the program Shorty!

[MosportGreen66]

awesome car Bill! Congrats on fulfilling a dream...

[427TJ]

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it should only have chrome reverses all around!

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Yep, 15x4 or 5 in front and 7 in back, ribbed front tires and blackwall Hurst or Radir slicks in back. To die for.

[Belair62]

omma put some 22's on it and roll thru your hood Verne..

[Verne_Frantz]

OK...........this isn't between us wiseguy! Let's focus on Bill's new heartbeat. Bill, I still want to see more interior shots. Cobwebs & all! IT's got to be period, so share it. What other mods were there? Where'd the buckets come from, etc? PLease share more of the car with us. Timeless design!

Verne