[DeTomaso] Fw: Australian GR4 Replica w/ GT5/GT5S 17+18" CampyClones

[Will Demelo]

Laslo had the GR4 flares widened by 1" and his wheels were made with a 
custom offset.
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tomas Gunnarsson" <guson at home.se>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Australian GR4 Replica w/ GT5/GT5S 17+18" 
CampyClones


> When comparing the pictures of Laslo's car and a Swedish Gr4 conversion it 
> seems to me as if Laslo has bulkier fender flares and his wheels have more 
> offset than the stock wheels.
> This shows the flares and how the wheels fill them out. Note that this 
> picture shows the rare 14" wide Gr4 15" rim.
> http://www.soulcollector.se/nemesis/jpg/gallery/1536x1024/panterarear01.jpg
>
> Compare the inner wheel edge to the upright lower pivot, to me it loks 
> like the 18" wheels are further out.
> http://www.soulcollector.se/nemesis/jpg/1152x768/panteragts-03.jpg
>
> Tomas
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
> To: <bflesland at gmail.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 5:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Australian GR4 Replica w/ GT5/GT5S 17+18" 
> CampyClones
>
>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/28/07 5 17 11, bflesland at gmail.com writes:
>>
>>
>>> He has seen a picture of a black, gorgeous GR4 replica, maybe from
>>> Australia..
>>> That car has Campy clones, 17 front and 18 rears. What's special is
>>> that it has 18 rears...
>>> Anybody know that car and/or the wheel manufacturer? I think I have
>>> seen it too in a POCA or PI magazine....can't remember exactly!
>>>
>>
>> Wilkinson and Pantera East both sell GT5-style Campy clones in 17 and 18
>> inch, with a variety of different options available with respect to the 
>> wheel
>> center.   A 'proper' GT5 wheel requires a very thick, very expensive 
>> blank to make
>> the center, and that makes them VERY expensive.   Many people opt for a
>> thinner, cheaper center.   They'll make them the way you (and your 
>> budget) can
>> stand them.
>>
>> I'll send you a photo of a Gr4 clone with Wilkinson's top-of-the-line 
>> 17-inch
>> wheels front and rear.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
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