This is going to be the thread that I use to track all of my research and progress. I'm not quite getting started, but once I get a few button and tuck items done on the Cruiser, off I go. It will be a pro-touring theme and will no doubt be a 3 - 5 year project. I'm planning to start with the wheels and suspension and maybe a cam. Then on to the body work. Then the paint. Finally the interior. Then probably back to the drivetrain.
The stock colors are silver on black with a black top. I may use silver, but I'd really like to do a two tone paint job. I'm thinking black on the top with either a pewter or silver on the sides. Something Foose-esc.
I saw a Chevelle at SEMA that had the wheel and tire look I want. 20 x 10s on the back and 18 x 8s on the front. He said they fit well. Had to flatten the seams a little and they rub on hard turns, but man they were sweet. I wish I would have gotten a picture. I also didn't get the offsets, but I'm sure they're documented somewhere.
This thread discusses some of it.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/techarticles/72978/
I'd prefer air bags (if not spindle drops) and it looks like I'll have to add custom control arms in the rear with tubular A-arms in at least the tops, if not both, to fit the somewhat extreme wheel/tire combo.
Here's a very helpful thread to get me started.
http://pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2689
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