Thinking about buying these wheels....help

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  1. 510madmav

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    for 150 is it worth it, or no? no rust, just peeling spray paint. 14x7 5x4.5
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    If you have disc brakes in the front or plan to, make sure they'll fit... Some 14's do, some don't.

    As for appearance, I think that style wheel would look fine on a Maverick.
     
  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Whats the backspacing? they look pretty deep..Are they Camaro rims?
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Make sure the bolt pattern is correct. Looks like GM wheels.
     
  5. mean_maverick

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    yup, look like F-body wheels to me... :huh:
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    used steel 14" wheels, $100 tops.
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    They're not GM wheels if they're 5x4.5"...
     
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    maybe the owner doesnt know how to measure patterns correctly... :huh:
     
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    came off his 66 stang,
     
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    I like thoughs rims. Id put them on my car
     
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    sgaugeguy Bob Kraus

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    I believe they are 1970 Cougar wheels ...
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    thanks bob. i dont know if i'm going to buy them. i'm trying to save every penny i can for my next project.
     
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    With peeling paint. I agree.
     
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    Looks like the old "poor mans cragar" that appliance put out in the 80's
     
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    sgaugeguy Bob Kraus

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    Try this web site and see if they match. I like these wheels. If they are painted with new trim rings and center caps they would look Great! I think you can use the magnum 500 centers and mustang trim rings. These wheels are selling used at this web site for $175.00 each. Not a lot of them around. I believe they were optional and not the standard wheels. You can get the dark argent paint to spray them from Eastwood.
    Bob
     

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