I think those wheels look great. Very well suited to your plan.
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Sound advice, Mach 5, thanks. There are two kits online. One is only 60 dollars, but it's vinyl, only has appearance of brushed aluminum. Carid.com has a kit that is 160 dollars but it's real brushed aluminum. Metal molded to the shape of the retro bird dash. I prefer the latter.I have the faux wood interior kit on my 2004, which I prefer because it dulls down the shiny. I drive with my top down probably 7-8 months a year so I prefer to not have too much reflecting or shining back at me. (Just an aside, I never wear a red shirt - sunlight reflects on the gauges and makes me think a warning light is on - arrgh.)
(I like the black wheels. Before you pull the trigger I would read up on all the posts about tire size, rim size and rim offset - can make a huge difference in the appearance.)
In the end - do what you like.
My 55 is stored for winter but today installed Pertronix electronic ignition and flame thrower coil. Fired right up once timing was locked on.I've seen these threads on many other forums I'm apart of. Don't know if it would be as active here, but figured I would start the thread. If there is already one going, let me know.
So, what did you do to your Tbird today?
I'll start. Put the hardtop on it Sunday since we've got a week of mid 80's. Drove it to work yesterday and today. I must say, I enjoy this car so much. It's an awesome ride that gets tons of looks and is an awesome cruiser.
Up until the rain yesterday, the past few days in So Cal have been perfect for top-down cruising around town. This week I installed the K&N Typhoon CAI and the Borla exhaust. Both fit as well they should have with the exception of the larger diameter hose to the K&N. There was no way in hell that the stock hose was going to fit, it required some McGivering... The car now breathes better and sounds as it should (IMO)! View attachment 9393View attachment 9393
Hey Whiz, just ordered the K&N for my 05. What did you have to alter so I know what to get? Thanks,Up until the rain yesterday, the past few days in So Cal have been perfect for top-down cruising around town. This week I installed the K&N Typhoon CAI and the Borla exhaust. Both fit as well they should have with the exception of the larger diameter hose to the K&N. There was no way in hell that the stock hose was going to fit, it required some McGivering... The car now breathes better and sounds as it should (IMO)! View attachment 9393View attachment 9393
Hey Oldiger, happy holidays! The directions are pretty clear and concise, you just need to make sure you’re orienting the brackets correctly according to the pictures. Everything about the fit was perfect except for the larger diameter emission hose. The larger nipple on the K&N was too big to fit the stock hose over it. I ran to O’Reilly’s and got a foot of 1” heater hose and a couple of clamps. I cut the stock hose, slipped it inside a short piece of the heater hose and clamped it tight. Clamped the heater hose to the K&N as well. You’ll see it in the picture. I hadn’t read this issue anywhere else, so maybe it was just my particular setup, you may not need anything extra at all. You’ll notice the difference. Enjoy!Hey Whiz, just ordered the K&N for my 05. What did you have to alter so I know what to get? Thanks,
Oldiger