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pomodoro
05-04-2006, 05:04 AM
Hi guys!
I´m a finnish newbie who´s driving a -72 Camino. I guess I´m the first here from Finland!! :)

I´ve had mine for four years now and I´ve made only minor trimmings at it.
It still has it´s original 250 straight 6 engine, THM200 tranny, power steering, power brakes, power locks, Keystone rims (no more chrome, neighbours dog pissed them off... :-( ), old red paint and original black interior.

So, anyway hello to you all, I hope you don´t get tired of my stupid questions...

Here goes the first!

I´m about to buy new wheels and tires soon.
What´s the right backspace / wheel width for my car? I quess the wheelsize is going to be either 16" or 17" and I hope they´ll fit in the wheelwell (it´s gonna go a bit lower than stock...)

PaPa Johns 77
05-04-2006, 08:58 AM
8) Welcome to ECC! It still amazes me at how many Elkys' are clear on the other side of the world! One thing to remember! The only stupid question is one not asked! So ask all you want! There is a wealth of knowledge and years of experience among the Members here and you will not find a better bunch of Guys and Gals anywhere! Now I'll defer your wheel question to someone who knows. Keep posting and make sure to post pictures of your Elky! We all crave pictures! :cool: