Threw some wheels on my '71.... what'cha think?

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    wheels are 17x9 polished bullitt wheels designed for late model mustangs. the tires are 245-45-17, and i used a 1" spacer on the front and a 1.25" spacer on the rear. everything fits like a glove and doesnt rub anywhere, from lock to lock (y)


    and thanks for all of the complaments guys! ive worked hard on this car for the past two months and im glad i have it this far along :yahoo::drive:
     
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    im still undecided what grille i wanna use, but im thinking that im gonna run a grey/silver grille that has the turn signals in it (the 73-75 grille). i have a perfect black grille and a perfect early grille w/ medallion but i think the lights in the grille would make it look that much better...:huh:

    and Chuck from the Maverick Connection is offering billet aluminum grilles right now as well for $179 but that's just not my cup of tea i think...:hmmm:
     
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    wow THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!!!
     
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    YO! Mean! I knew you liked blu! :rofl2: You need to tell me what shade that is...
    The whole car looks awsome (y) Wheels are bad azz!!
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    '71 color code: J - Grabber Blu :thumbs2:


    ...:D...
     
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    very nice~!
     
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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    when are you lowering it?
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    i like it the way it is.... :)
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    ok.... as long as it dosen't sit like the maverick in the middle photo in your sig ;) lol!
     
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    Very nice!
     
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    EXCELLENT! The car and wheels look great!:clap:
     
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    the reason that one sits so high is because no engine/trans and the suspension is stuck :D lol
     
    mean_maverick, Jul 23, 2008
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    It really has hydralics. :clap:
    JK! :p
     
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    Nice Wheels :)
     
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    Thanks Stefan :)
     
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