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Vette(s): 1975 Orange Flame . I have owned car for 20 years now . Had 44000 miles when I first bought now just about to hit 60000. Had new motor built in 2012 upped hp to around 350 . New paint and front and rear fiberglass bumpers also 2012 .
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Vette(s): 1975 Orange Flame . I have owned car for 20 years now . Had 44000 miles when I first bought now just about to hit 60000. Had new motor built in 2012 upped hp to around 350 . New paint and front and rear fiberglass bumpers also 2012 .
Long and frustrating process now over . When I first dropped of car was told it would be ready in ten days . Seven weeks later I finally have car back . It does drive and feel a whole lot better with all new parts and new 17 inch wheels .
Still trying to figure out posting pics in here that is why pic is first . Also trying to make a little smaller . Thanks to all
did the 17' tires fit right in or did you have to do some modifications to make them fit ?
There's nothing better in life then a Vette 
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Vette(s): 1975 Orange Flame . I have owned car for 20 years now . Had 44000 miles when I first bought now just about to hit 60000. Had new motor built in 2012 upped hp to around 350 . New paint and front and rear fiberglass bumpers also 2012 .
The 17 inch tires did fit with no modifications needed .I did not get carried away and go extra wide . Used 225 / 55 /17 font 17 mm shorter than stock and 235/55/17 rear 9mm shorter in rear .
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
That looks great! With 15's harder to find and pricier when you do find them, it's nice to see a good looking option.
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Former Member
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Vette(s): 1975 Orange Flame . I have owned car for 20 years now . Had 44000 miles when I first bought now just about to hit 60000. Had new motor built in 2012 upped hp to around 350 . New paint and front and rear fiberglass bumpers also 2012 .
Thanks Dave . After spending all the money on all upgrades I was a little worried about the age of tires . Checked the dates and found to be ten years old . After reading different posts about tires blowing out did not to risk that . Dropped car off at body shop this morning have more parts to put in power windows , paint underside of hood , and some minor touch ups on paint chips front .
GREAT LOOKIN' RIDE...!!! 
Jim Olson 
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Vette(s): 1975 Orange Flame . I have owned car for 20 years now . Had 44000 miles when I first bought now just about to hit 60000. Had new motor built in 2012 upped hp to around 350 . New paint and front and rear fiberglass bumpers also 2012 .
Thanks for the compliments from all . Most people say I am crazy to spend so much money fixing up a 75 vette . Those of us who own these cars do see the value in them and love them for what they are an American Classic .
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