1960 Pontiac Ventura

[Dicey58]

Really? I don't know why I had it in my head that much difference wouldn't look as good as it does. I was trying to avoid using 18's & 20's, but I'm going to reconsider those now. But I'm having a hard time finding 18's & 19's in matched sizes.
What size tires are you using?

Ditto

 

[yellow wagon]

Those rears look right on the money!!! 20s fit these big cars so well

 

[tripower]

Really? I don't know why I had it in my head that much difference wouldn't look as good as it does. I was trying to avoid using 18's & 20's, but I'm going to reconsider those now. But I'm having a hard time finding 18's & 19's in matched sizes.
What size tires are you using?

Fronts are 225/50 rears 255/45. I was having a hard time matching up 18's & 20's tires so I went to 17's in front instead. If you look at Bobby Alloway's builds he does a pretty staggered wheel & tire combo so I figured I would give it a try. I was a little worried but I think I am going to pull it off. I also have a set of 15" steelies that I still need to send out to be rehooped to 7's & 8's with a set of NOS Dog Dish caps so I can have two different looks depending on the show I am attending.

 

[real61ss]

Yeah!!!!! Now you talking, I thought I remembered you having some little caps. Troy will like that so be sure to post over on the Pontiac site

 

[tripower]

I cleaned up the original splash shields and made new staples from some stainless. 035 welding rod.
Also a few pics of the plumbing on the brake lines. I made these up on my parts car prior.
Got the hole for the shift linkage trimmed and shift porch installed.

 

[DonSSDD]

Be done in no time Dan.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Dan:

We all continue to be impressed with your talents and attention to detail!

And you are hereby not allowed to look at my less-than-perfect efforts .

Carry on!

TomK

 

[tripower]

Be done in no time Dan.

I hope so Don...

 

[tripower]

Dan:

We all continue to be impressed with your talents and attention to detail!

And you are hereby not allowed to look at my less-than-perfect efforts .

Carry on!

TomK

Thanks Tom

 

[tripower]

Thanks to a Stuart over at PY forums I was able to make up the correct extensions harness for the backup lights and get it installed today. http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=786831
Also got the heater hoses installed and routed some engine harness.

 

[tripower]

I also decided to trim the hole for the shifter so it could not collect debris between the shift porch and floorboard.

 

[real61ss]

The harness looks great Dan, looks just like the factory harness on mine. Where do you get the connector ends at? Is there a electronic supply place that sells that stuff?

 

[tripower]

The harness looks great Dan, looks just like the factory harness on mine. Where do you get the connector ends at? Is there a electronic supply place that sells that stuff?

Yes, there are venders that sell the connectors. I have had them for over twenty years. I think M&H Electric offers them. You also need the W crimper to properly crimp them.
http://www.wiringharness.com/m

 

[jim_ss409]

Everything sure is looking good.

 

[real61ss]

Dan,
Is that a Fab Craft shift lever?

 

[tripower]

Everything sure is looking good.

Thanks Jim

 

[tripower]

Dan,
Is that a Fab Craft shift lever?

Show cars but, it looks the same and was a better price.

 

[tripower]

Got the brakes bled and the steering column in today.

 

[real61ss]

Show cars but, it looks the same and was a better price.

I really wish someone would make a correct lever, the one that is available is patterned after the Chevrolet and they aren't even correct for a Chevrolet.

 

[tripower]

I really wish someone would make a correct lever, the one that is available is patterned after the Chevrolet and they aren't even correct for a Chevrolet.

Tommy, I am going to modify mine, I think it is to tall. Do you have a original spaghetti sifter you could make a pattern of?