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Last weekend I was determined to get some more bodywork done, but I had noticed a strong smell of fuel from the Camaro, so had to give that the once over before I got onto the ’55. It was really hot weather, so I only wheeled it out to the edge of the garage so that I could work in the shade. I sanded down the filler primer from the week before, and filled a couple of holes that were in the filler. I also started sanding the bottom edge of the boot by hand. As I sat on the floor working away they said on the radio that it was as hot as the carribean. You’ve either got to love doing this, or be stupid. <\/p>\n

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My Torq Thrust II wheels that I bought on ebay arrived this week, so I had a few hours of wheel swapping between the two cars to check what fitted. The new wheels are 18×8 and fit the ’55 with no problem. You wouldn’t believe how happy I am to have nice wheels that actually fit!. I also tried the 17x8s from the Camaro on there, just to check there were no tire issues (same bacspacing). I’m either going to get another pair of 18’s for the Camaro, and put the 17’s on the front of the ’55, or just get another pair of 17’s for the front of the ’55. The wheels from the camaro look good on the front, and seem to clear the frame with no problem. Won’t look as good as it would have with the Boyd’s on, but pretty good nonetheless. <\/p>\n

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Last weekend I was determined to get some more bodywork done, but I had noticed a strong smell of fuel from the Camaro, so had to give that the once over before I got onto the ’55. It was really hot weather, so I only wheeled it out to the edge of the garage so that I could work in the shade. I sanded down the filler primer from the week before, and filled a couple of holes that were in the filler. I also started sanding the bottom edge of the boot by hand. As I sat on the floor working away they said on the radio that it was as hot as the carribean. You’ve either got to love doing this, or be stupid. <\/p>\n

\"18s-a-go-go.jpg\" <\/p>\n

My Torq Thrust II wheels that I bought on ebay arrived this week, so I had a few hours of wheel swapping between the two cars to check what fitted. The new wheels are 18×8 and fit the ’55 with no problem. You wouldn’t believe how happy I am to have nice wheels that actually fit!. I also tried the 17x8s from the Camaro on there, just to check there were no tire issues (same bacspacing). I’m either going to get another pair of 18’s for the Camaro, and put the 17’s on the front of the ’55, or just get another pair of 17’s for the front of the ’55. The wheels from the camaro look good on the front, and seem to clear the frame with no problem. Won’t look as good as it would have with the Boyd’s on, but pretty good nonetheless. <\/p>\n

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