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I'll be documenting my build of the Roadmaster Sedan in this thread. This car is too clean to be a hoopty, and too high mileage at 110k to be a classic car worthy of auctions. Instead I will use it to be my hotrod daily, replacing my 220k Crown Victoria build I have dailyed for the last 12ish years.

First step we're going to replace the chewed up stock wheels and tires from 2006.
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More updates to come as I install new parts.
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love those wheels! specs on them? i am currently resurrecting a 96 RMW. i need to take photos and make an intro thread.
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Filthy McNasty said:
love those wheels! specs on them? i am currently resurrecting a 96 RMW. i need to take photos and make an intro thread.
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They're Jegs Smoothies 15x7 in 5x5 bolt pattern. They're rather affordable. I wouldn't have thought smoothies would work, but after seeing some pictures of them on other roadmasters it really works.
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Gmork said:
More updates to come as I install new parts.
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Impala SS steering box installed. 1st base and homeplate deleted, but this required a fuel rail cover install to look clean. Looking sharp after a thorough detailing, wax an antenna fix though!
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man that looks great. no brake overheating/fade issues with the smoothies? thinking about getting a set for my dcm roadie sedan
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Filthy McNasty said:
man that looks great. no brake overheating/fade issues with the smoothies? thinking about getting a set for my dcm roadie sedan
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None that I've noticed, but I haven't done any hard driving with it.
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9 hose clamps might be a record 😉
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95wagon said:
9 hose clamps might be a record 😉
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there's only 7 😌
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Still count 9
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95wagon said:
9 hose clamps might be a record 😉
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I thought that was one thing that could be 'cleaned up' but as long as it's working for the owner.......o_O
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Can't believe I'm getting bullied by hose clamps by the same forum that recommends doing this with sewer pipe and flammable glue.smdh
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haha.
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You have an awesome car, wheels very cool !
next time try sewer pipe like this...
-ALF out...

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My only suggestion is to turn the hose clamps sideways so they don't rip the underhood blanket. Otherwise, looks nice!
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You guys happy now? :LOL:
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What fitting did you use on the MAF sensor? I could only find a straight coupler. I'd like to get a bend like you have. Although it looks like you might have gone with a smaller diameter pipe.
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What fitting did you use on the MAF sensor? I could only find a straight coupler. I'd like to get a bend like you have. Although it looks like you might have gone with a smaller diameter pipe. View attachment 210490
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Supply Giant 6176 90 degree Flexible Elbow cut using a utility knife.
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probably going to copy your wheel/tire setup. what offset did you get on the wheels? what size tires? thanks!
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Filthy McNasty said:
probably going to copy your wheel/tire setup. what offset did you get on the wheels? what size tires? thanks!
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youre the man. my 7 year old son saw your car and said to get those wheels for ours lol. thanks.
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