Re: Motion Tires
 

Or put on air shocks temporarily.

Re: Motion Tires
 

I do not want to roll the rear lip of the fenders as I have a fortune in bodywork and paint in this car. I may need to just put something on it for now to make the show and then finish it and sort things out for next year. I'm out of time as far as getting re-arched springs, etc. If Joel was not going to be at the show then I would be bringing a different car this year and just wait on the Motion to be finished for next year.

Once again, appreciate all the input. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: Motion Tires
 

COPO,
Joel going to this years Reunion and you finishing your car worked out perfect,now you can bounce your ideas off Joel,-----just stop him if he takes a baseball bat out of his trunk to roll back your wheel lip. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Re: Motion Tires
 

Is it safe to say they are no longer the original 1/4's if they no have the inner lip?

Re: Motion Tires
 

pxtx,
It's safe to say anything [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]---but on a quality restoration all factory welds/lips would be where they should, using GM parts---------I can't answer you on repo parts.--JoeG

Re: Motion Tires
 

Slight type-o previously. Here is what I was trying to get at...

I would expect a Motion prepped car to have the ol' bat roll done on the lip to fit the largest tire possible. If COPO's car had it's original 1/4 lips and is a Motion car (no disputing that) it would be a little surprizing. If the lips are there due to 1/4 replacement, it would seem more reasonable.

I've found from experience that most of cars around this part of the country need the 1/4 replaced/reworked as part of any type of restoration. The recently uncovered Orange Deuce is a perfect example. Joe, I'm sure you can relate too.

Anyways, I understand the majority of the cars discussed here are worthy of the higher quality restorations and am not looking to take anything away from that side of things. I look forward to seeing everyone and the cars they bring to the SCR6!

Re: Motion Tires
 

The 1/4's were replaced with NOS pieces on my car and all the factory welds have been duplicated throughout the resto process. When finished, it will certainly be over-restored, but that's my personal preference. I was not interested in duplicating assembly line type quality, I do however recognize that some people like the orange peel and oversprayed paint. I do however, plan to drive it on occassion and make some passes at the track from time to time. L-88, 4.88's, M-22 and a Hone O.D. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: Motion Tires
 

found this picture of a 69 Motion Camaro with 14in Goodyear WT GT on front and Inglewoods on back. Can't tell what size on back.
One thing odd I notice after looking at about 15 pictures of different 1969 Motion cars (from 1969) none have the Motion emblem on them.

Re: Motion Tires
 

This car looks like it was a COPO 427.

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Joe C, I asked Marty Schorr about the car you posted. He swears that no one at Motion knew of the COPO cars, but the picture sure looks like one?? Would be an excellent question this Friday evening for both Joel and Marty.