New Boots for my '68

[bill440rt]

I don't get to post too many pictures of my '68.
Normally it rides on 15" Centerline Convo Pro's. I used to have a spare set of 14" Magnums with bias redlines, but since a front disc brake conversion the 14"s wouldn't fit anymore. Gave me a good excuse now to get some redline radials, the old bias tires were really horrible to drive on.
Picked up the wheels under the very last of the Specialty group buy (15x7's), finally was able to get some redlines thru Diamondback Classics. They're based on a set of Coopers, 255/60/15's all around.
I'm liking them, it's a nice change of pace.
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[bill440rt]

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[jaak]

Looks great!   

Jason

[NHCharger]

Very Nice

[projectanimal]

Beautiful!!!!  Nice choice indeed. 

[marshallfry01]

I love it!! Good choice of wheel!

[twodko]

Oooooooh yeah! She's right. 

[Charger-Bodie]

Very nice.

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Looking good Bill.     Can't go wrong with magnums.

[tan top]

    looks good 

[8WHEELER]

I love the look, I am going to put redlines on my PP1 68 soon, now I have a good idea how it will look   

Dan

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

THAT looks like a proper '68! 

you need to get a shot of your tri-fecta one day.....

[Rosco]

Looks really good!

[Back N Black]

Nice!, sharp looking 68. 

[chargerboy69]

I did not even know you had a 68.  The Magnums look good. . but the Convos. 

[bill440rt]

Thanks!  
I like them, too. Like a breath of fresh air. The car hasn't rolled on redlines in quite some time. Took a short trip around town, they are really nice riding tires, too.

THAT looks like a proper '68!  

you need to get a shot of your tri-fecta one day.....

Thanks for the tip on the 255's.  
Might need an extra driver for that tri-fecta shot, Chris.      

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Those look great....wonder how a set would look like on mine..oh nevermind 

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Looks good Bill! 

[Baldwinvette77]

It's looks educated now   

[BrianShaughnessy]

 

[VegasCharger]

  Looks great Bill, add me to the "I didn't even know you had a '68 Charger" list.

[General_01]

 

[bill440rt]

Looks great Bill, add me to the "I didn't even know you had a '68 Charger" list.

  Thanks! I'm thinking maybe I should be posting more pics then? 

I've owned this car since 1986, it was my first car and first father/son restoration. Lots of sentimental value.
Started life as a triple-green 318/auto, bought from the original owner. It's bare bones as far as options are concerned, really only power steering and the light package. At time I wanted a red Charger, so we decided to go with PP1 Scorch Red. It's still the same paint from '87.
About 12 years or so ago is when I decided on the big block swap, upgraded the suspension/drivetrain, re-did the seats and headliner, and other little things. Also added the R/T badging. I kept the original engine & trans & other parts "just in case".
To this day we still exchange Christmas cards with the original owner, they referred to it as their "Baby".

(Chris, I might need that help with the tri-fecta pic!    )
   

[Blusmbl]

Gorgeous.  It's hard to beat a set of nice redlines and Magnum 500's, that looks awesome.  Some aftermarket wheels are decent too, but man those look good.

[PlainfieldCharger]

Looks Fantastik Never knew you had a 68.  :icon_smile_cool:They sure got it right back in 68....Those Redlines running smooth....

[Patronus]

Straight up Matchbox

[GOTWING]

 

[NHCharger]

. but the Convos. 

Yeahhh, after looking at both sets I'm thinking the Convos would look good on the 68 I'm building (especially with the dark blue metallic paint I'm using). Too bad I didn't live closer. If Bill was selling them I would take them off his hands.

[bill440rt]

. but the Convos. 

Yeahhh, after looking at both sets I'm thinking the Convos would look good on the 68 I'm building (especially with the dark blue metallic paint I'm using). Too bad I didn't live closer. If Bill was selling them I would take them off his hands.

Sorry NH, but the Convo's aren't going anywhere. 
I keep them as a second set for the "Day 2" look.

[GOTWING]

day 2 look is Cragar SS's ! 

[NHCharger]

. but the Convos. 

Yeahhh, after looking at both sets I'm thinking the Convos would look good on the 68 I'm building (especially with the dark blue metallic paint I'm using). Too bad I didn't live closer. If Bill was selling them I would take them off his hands.

Sorry NH, but the Convo's aren't going anywhere. 


I keep them as a second set for the "Day 2" look.

Not a problem. I'm thinking about going with 17" or 18"'s. But that decision can wait until a later date. What are you running for tire sizes on your other cars??

[polywideblock]

looks great

[bill440rt]

. but the Convos. 

Yeahhh, after looking at both sets I'm thinking the Convos would look good on the 68 I'm building (especially with the dark blue metallic paint I'm using). Too bad I didn't live closer. If Bill was selling them I would take them off his hands.

Sorry NH, but the Convo's aren't going anywhere. 


I keep them as a second set for the "Day 2" look.

Not a problem. I'm thinking about going with 17" or 18"'s. But that decision can wait until a later date. What are you running for tire sizes on your other cars??

Sure. 
The Convo's were mounted on 295/50/15's on the rear & 235/60's for the front.
My '69 has 245/40/18's on the front and 295/35/19's on the rear.
My '70 just has 15" rallye's on it with repro F-60 Polyglas GT's.

[lasvegas69charg]

looks really nice 

[Fred]

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That is a massive improvement Bill. I like. 

[Darkman]

Hi Bill,

Love both looks, but the convo's are more appealing to me as that is the set I want for my build. I know your tire sizes (295/50/15 rear 235/60/15 fronts), but what are the rim sizes, offsets and back spacing (if you don't mind sharing that is)?

[bill440rt]

Hi Bill,

Love both looks, but the convo's are more appealing to me as that is the set I want for my build. I know your tire sizes (295/50/15 rear 235/60/15 fronts), but what are the rim sizes, offsets and back spacing (if you don't mind sharing that is)?

Of course I don't mind sharing! 
Rears are 15x10 with a 5" backspace.
Fronts are 15x7 with a 3-3/8" backspace.
Both were off the shelf availability from Centerline, bought them years ago thru Summit. They fit fine with no rubs.