Weld Draglites

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  1. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    That car belongs to Fred Hale. Car is a totally different color now....and is cool!!

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    Ford changed bolt circles on their four lug wheels when the Mustang II came out.Those wheels on Craig's List look like dual lug pattern wheels from what I can see so they ought to be OK. I am just saying be careful and verify that they will fit your car. When he is saying that they fit Mustangs and Capris, I am sure that he is referring to Fox bodied cars.
     
  5. pachecoj

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    I emailed him about the bolt pattern and backspacing, I got back:

    Which I think he meant 4x11.43 which is our bolt pattern right? If so I'm going to go check them out to measure the back spacing. I was just going to wait till next year for the 5-lug swap and wheels but I figure if they're only $350 bucks it will at least get me decent wheels until I do the swap and being Draglites I should be able to sell them for what I paid when I don't need them anymore.

    The only other thing I'm worried about is that they are a bit skinny. The tires are 185/70's which is like 7.2" cross section diameter, I gotta check what I have on the car now because those are definitely too skinny for me. He said the rims themselves are rather skinny.

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  6. eddie1975

    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    that is a cool look as is, but i love his car now! looks good Fred keep it up:thumbs2:
     
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    Thanks (y)
     
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    Looks really good Ray (y)
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    I agree...and not to highjack....but dang Ray, MUCHO BETTER :bowdown:
     
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    Ray, tell 'em about the picture with the mountains.:D:D
     
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    Ray,
    what size tire and wheel combo is that and offset please ??

    Anyone have current pics of Fred's car ? and is he a active member here?

    Yea,I'm a newbe (hahaha)
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    The rear tires are 8X15 with 4 1/2 backspace, 275/60R15 Drag Radials.
    Front wheels are 3 1/2X15's.
     
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