1969 1/2 Super Bee

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Oct 24, 12 5:15 pm

A few sneak previews - assuming it makes the cut....

Classic American requested a photo shoot of the 'Bee after seeing it at Duxford.

I don't know if it will make the magazine, but they kindly let me have a few shots and permission to put some low quality ones up here....

Post by **TyreFryer** » Wed Oct 24, 12 5:25 pm

Oh dear, I hope you're going to tidy that up before it goes on the stand Pete!

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Wed Oct 24, 12 5:33 pm

That's a cracker Pete, I can see why they would want to do a feature on it, fingers crossed they do, would look forward to reading that.

My mate is almost at the end of restoring a 59 Chevy Bel Air 2 door they are going to do a feature on when its finished.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Oct 24, 12 5:38 pm

No Martin, I'm just driving it there, some other bugger can clean it!!!

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Wed Oct 24, 12 6:27 pm

Pete!!

Looks mean!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Oct 24, 12 6:32 pm

Thanks Roel, that's a compliment coming form you with your high standards.

As I have mentioned many times, I cannot take the credit and it is all down to the committment and tenacity of Vince Donald the previous owner!!

GTXJim · Post by **GTXJim** » Wed Oct 24, 12 6:52 pm

Pete, How come you haven't gone for Plain Steels 8" x 15" on the back and 5" x 15" on the front, think it would look the dog's

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Oct 24, 12 6:58 pm

Because I had a set of ARE's hanging around and I could not get what I wanted in Steelies (believe me I researched it) to work with the 12.5" x 29" M/T Sportsmans.

I wanted to fill those big rear arches up and use Superstock springs - I like the Hot Rod look....

I have the correct wheels laid up safely

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Oct 24, 12 7:03 pm

I swear i will re-mortgage to own that car one day.

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Wed Oct 24, 12 7:05 pm

Very cool pix there Pete, you should be well pleased how they've come out

Don't worry bout gettin it dirty.......... Mart and Unkie will be lining up to lick it clean for ya

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Oct 24, 12 7:23 pm

Thanks Ade.
It was strange how the shoot came about.
If I'd had the choice, I would have preferred Dave McBride took them as he is a mate, and that Tony O wrote the article because of his great knowlege but it was not to be.....Paul Bussey did a great job nonetheless.

In all honsety, the car photos better than it is in the flesh; but at least you can drive it and not worry too much about scratches......it will look rough next to Roger's Charger.......

Matt74 · Post by **Matt74** » Wed Oct 24, 12 7:24 pm

Awesome

GTXJim · Post by **GTXJim** » Wed Oct 24, 12 7:34 pm

I was lucky enough to get my steels off here 10" x 15"

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Oct 24, 12 7:43 pm

GTXJim wrote:I was lucky enough to get my steels off here 10" x 15"

I did try a set of 10" x 15" AREs as well, but the back-spacing did not work and they REALLY looked like cartoon wheels

Incidentally, the 10" x 15" AREs are still for sale - 3 3/4" Back space on 4.5" PCD

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Oct 24, 12 8:01 pm

Love it in every way.