Back from the shop!! Awesome! (pics)

[Rube1966]

To bad the "corvette" brake calipers did not fit, but I love the new wheels and the drop! :D

before:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS006.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS008.jpg

after:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS020.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS026.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS024.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS016.jpg

[idreama300]

Looks awesome Rube, the C5 calipers would've set it off thought too bad.

[blktbz]

SS's for an SS right?:thumbsup:

[y2k xtreme]

that engine cover is hot...literally...lol

[dvsone]

That SS engine cover is the s**t! :hail: :hail: :hail:

[Envoy Fan]

Looks great lowered. Like the new rims, especially the lip, a lot. Good mods :thumbsup:

[TXTBSS]

Rims are a huge improvement IMO :thumbsup:

What kind of rims are they? They are the first rims I've seen on our trucks that I would actually consider buying.

[Envoyguy05]

nice ride :thumbsup: nice engine cover too!

[dbosz]

Looks AWESOME:thumbsup: ...I especially like the engine cover... that's really hot (pardon the pun). What type of paint did they use??

[Rube1966]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! :yes:

A few answers to the questions:

The rims are KMC "SS" Chrome wheels. 20X8.5. The tires are Nitto 404 Extreme's (255/50/20). The Nitto's are a much better ride than the OEM goodyears.

We used the Belltech springs (4207s) to drop the front and adjusted the rear sensors to drop the rears, in addition to cutting about an inch and a half of the bumpstops off.

Aside the the SS looking 100% better as far as the drop, the ride is also greatly improved. Have no idea how some folks say the ride is too "harsh". Perhaps these guys never cut the bumperstop, because I can tell you first hand, the ride is awesome. The body roll during cornering is GONE. She cuts corners like a sports car now. I also had a 4 wheel alignment done, so again, perhaps that was the missing element for others.

The engine cover was simply airbrushed. A base of gloss black, followed by the flame job, then a final coat of clear to lock it in and protect it.

Regards. :cool:

[Rube1966]

A few more:


http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS034.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS028.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/SS033.jpg

[slonomo]

How much did the flames on the engine cover cost and where did you get that done? :drool

[LMMJ]

I also had a 4 wheel alignment done, so again, perhaps that was the missing element for others.

or was it 2 wheel. There is no adjustment out back. Did you get a printout of the alignement angles after the alignment? I'm curious to see how close they got it to spec.

The SS looks awesome!!! Great choice in wheels too :thumbsup:

[williad2]

:thumbsup:

very cool

-D.Williams

[DucatiSS]

The engine cover was simply airbrushed. A base of gloss black, followed by the flame job, then a final coat of clear to lock it in and protect it.

Regards. :cool:

How much? Whoever did it could make a killing if he would do a swap type deal. :)

[ballsdeep]

love the rims. how much were the springs if you dont mind me asking?

engine cover is a bit over the top for my taste but then again I want to replace it with a supercharger.... too bad i dont have the money though :duh:

[ScarabEpic22]

How much? Whoever did it could make a killing if he would do a swap type deal. :)

Pretty sure he did it himself. Think he has a Vette with covers airbrushed the same way...

[Rube1966]

Erik is correct. I used to do airbrushing as a hobby/side job in college. I did both my SS and vette myself.

If I had the time, I would do it for all of you guys that have asked. However, I am a Corporate VP and have very little free time anymore. It takes about 5 hours to do one.

Go to your local Harley dealership, they always know an Airbrush artist. Expect to pay between $250-400 for a job like the SS.

Regards.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/Fire006.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/Fire002.jpg

[DucatiSS]

Erik is correct. I used to do airbrushing as a hobby/side job in college. I did both my SS and vette myself.


http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/Fire006.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/Rube1966/Fire002.jpg

Absolutely beautiful. My hats off to you. :hail: :thumbsup:

[shakabruadda]

Awesome pic's of your ride :thumbsup: That custom air brush flames you did is Crazy Wicked Hot! :eek: Major props to ya.

[Rube1966]

Thanks Ducati and Shaka :thumbsup:

[vetruck]

Great mods Rube, I like the new wheels better. My buddy just put a set just like them on his 07 Mustang GT, 20". The pics don't even do them justice :no: Kudos on the airbrush work too :thumbsup:

[kbalter]

Rube1966, I'm seriously thinking about getting a set of these! I'm curious though, what are you at from the ground to the fenderclip?