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Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... #1562353 01/12/14 09:57 PM 01/12/14 09:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands BigBlockMopar OP master
BigBlockMopar OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands	This is a 375/60/15 ProTrac tire. With a spring relocation and remodelling of the wheelwell it would fit perfectly between the outer fender and the framerail... Here however is a 325/60/15 MT tire, which would fit inside the stock wheelwell and 'maybe' with the stock springlocation aswell, but I'm not quite sure about that yet. I think it does look good though... Both tires mocked up... BigBlockMopar.com

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1562354 01/12/14 10:31 PM 01/12/14 10:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	So, what happens when you get some body roll? Or sidewall flex? I ask because the N50's I had on my 64 300 fit fine, till the above happened then they would just kiss the leafs. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: Supercuda] #1562355 01/12/14 11:36 PM 01/12/14 11:36 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,408 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,408 north of coder	a ? for both. how much sidewall to spring/fender did you have ? i like to see about 3/4" minimum if possible.

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: moparx] #1562356 01/12/14 11:48 PM 01/12/14 11:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	In my case I forget how much clearance I had, I sold that car almost 20 years ago. Didn't have an issue out the outside, just the inside of the tire and it kissed just enough to rub a shiny spot on the leaf spring edge. But I doubt it was 3/4" clearance on the inside. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: moparx] #1562357 01/13/14 06:22 AM 01/13/14 06:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands BigBlockMopar OP master
BigBlockMopar OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands	On the Dodge I will be moving the leafsprings to the inside of the frame rails. From what I've seen in the mockup yesterday I believe there's about an inch of room between frame rail and outer fender. I do have to remake the entire wheelwell and make the inner part flush with the frame in order to be able to install the large 375 tires. BigBlockMopar.com

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1562358 01/17/14 04:58 AM 01/17/14 04:58 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa fstfish66 top fuel
fstfish66 top fuel Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa	love this project,those cars have a beautiful rooof line,,love the fat tires,,, 1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD) 1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod 2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver 2015 cherokee 2013 R/T classic

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: fstfish66] #1562359 01/17/14 08:46 AM 01/17/14 08:46 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands BigBlockMopar OP master
BigBlockMopar OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands	The roofline indeed is cool. My plans however are to turn it into a 'removable' hardtop. With a winch in the garage I plan to be able to lift the entire roof, install a 'convertible-like' cover and take it for a sunny spin. The roof will be locked into place on the body with heavyduty clamps and pins. Even though the car has a full chassis frame, the car/body itself will be reinforced in various places to counter deformation. BigBlockMopar.com

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1562360 01/17/14 04:54 PM 01/17/14 04:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,811 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,811 Rio Linda, CA	Here's a pic of a '59 that I started but lost interest in, it was finished by a friend. It has 29 X 12 Mickeys on the rear, springs were moved onto the frame and it's tubbed. 8001314-Sids59.jpg (215 downloads)

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1562361 01/17/14 05:34 PM 01/17/14 05:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa fstfish66 top fuel
fstfish66 top fuel Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa	Quote: The roofline indeed is cool. My plans however are to turn it into a 'removable' hardtop. With a winch in the garage I plan to be able to lift the entire roof, install a 'convertible-like' cover and take it for a sunny spin. The roof will be locked into place on the body with heavyduty clamps and pins. Even though the car has a full chassis frame, the car/body itself will be reinforced in various places to counter deformation. sounds kool good luck 1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD) 1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod 2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver 2015 cherokee 2013 R/T classic

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: John_Kunkel] #1562362 01/17/14 05:39 PM 01/17/14 05:39 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa fstfish66 top fuel
fstfish66 top fuel Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa	Quote: Here's a pic of a '59 that I started but lost interest in, it was finished by a friend. It has 29 X 12 Mickeys on the rear, springs were moved onto the frame and it's tubbed. very kool,glad some one finished it 1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD) 1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod 2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver 2015 cherokee 2013 R/T classic

Re: Big tire mockup on a '59 Dodge... [Re: John_Kunkel] #1562363 01/17/14 07:07 PM 01/17/14 07:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands BigBlockMopar OP master
BigBlockMopar OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands	Thanks for that pic John. Eventhough I'm not a real ProStreet-follower, that is, for this car, just about the 'tire-look' I'm after. I will also need to lift the driveshaft tunnel so the body can drop low enough over the rearaxle. BigBlockMopar.com

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