Well guys, I know its been a long time since I've owned a GL'er. I I went off
the path for a while and built a 67 Resto-Cal w/ a 2276 T1 & 48 IDA's....
Well now that Ive got that out of my system, its time to get back on track
The next project on the chopping block is a 1969 Ghia Vert done in what I
like to call Resto-German Look. Im thinking Black Car, black top, all factory
chrome trim, factory bumpers, maybe mocha/tan/cream interior, 2056 T4
w/ Dual 40 Dells and a 3.88 Tranny from a 73 Super that I have. I will be
using a 2" Narrowed CB Beam w/ CB Disc Brakes & CB Dropped Spindles.
The plan is to go more towards the luxury side of the German Look, rather
then the race inspired look that alot of GL'ers go with. I want to make it
quiet, comfortable, and also totally reliable. I want to be able to get in it,
drive anywhere, to any show and not have to worry about all the extra
crap that goes with running a Big High Performance Motor. I still want to
build another race inspired car as well and have been looking for a nice
1303 to build a nice Kafer Cup Style Car.
I know, I know, Im getting off track... Anyways, back to the Ghia Vert,
I cant decide what wheels to run. Its really driving me crazy. I really dont
want to run 17's for 2 reasons: First off, I think the Ghia's wheelwell looks
a little to small visually and second, 16's will give a little more rubber, which
will provide more comfort then running 40's series tires on 17's.
Here's a couple pics of the car and of the wheels Im thinking of...
