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Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« on: September 07, 2011, 01:54:33 AM »
I am starting up my project now and would like to see some pictures of what you all have on your cars.  Thanks!
Bought brand new by my Dad, 36yr OLD STOCK WAGON.  CAME AS YOU SEE IT, soon to have some bolt on goodies.

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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2011, 02:31:35 AM »
I did the same thing when I bought my Pinto. Had 4 choices and went with the Centerlines. Still like the 10 hole and pony's, it all depends on the attitude of your ride.
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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 04:12:30 AM »
I went with these. http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo116/75bobcatv6/Kats%2078%20Bobcat/SANY1295.jpg They work for me, 14x7's I get a little rub on the front tho.

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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2011, 11:16:56 AM »
I'm running Centerline Champ 500's on both of mine. I'm converting both cars to 5 lug though so this may not help you.
 
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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2011, 10:46:10 AM »
I am planning on doing a turbo swap here this fall.  I was debating about upgrading to 5 lug just so I could have bigger brakes to stop the much faster car.   The car was lowered by my uncle back in the 80's by cutting springs out front and blocking the rear.  I don't like the stock height of the car, as I have grown to see it this way for over 20 years now.  Any thoughts or suggestions, I really don't want it to rub either.

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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2011, 12:18:01 PM »
In your search use 1974-1978 Mustang as a reference.  More choices and the fit is the same.
 
I like these Ansen Sprints by American racing wheels.
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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2011, 08:29:58 PM »
vintage look is nice too...Crager SS Mickey and Thompsons.
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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2011, 06:44:54 PM »
Where did you find those ? I have only seen the 5 lugs I'm starting to drool just looking at those.....

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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2011, 02:10:28 AM »
I'll be going with either weld draglites or prostars....

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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2011, 08:08:43 AM »
I found a set of Western Wheels at a swap meet, 14x7's and 14x8's, and they were the uni-lug, so they worked great. They looked like they were sitting in a bard for years and years, so it took me and my dad a full weekend sanding & polishing them to get them to look this good. Running BF Goodrich Radial TA's on them now.





Sorry, I don't have any direct side shots of the car. If you'd like, I can get some. This at least gives you an idea of the look.
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Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2011, 09:58:12 PM »
I have the Weld Drag Lites all around.  You can look on my gallery for some pictires.

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