Dalamar's 67 Fastback build
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Dalamar said:
I love these style restorations. I'm assuming your going for the pro touring theme? If that's the case I don't think 20s are too big at all. In fact anything under 18" is just too small for my tastes on these cars. I think it would look real funny too if you put new technology and styling on the interior. I know this Obsidian is slammed but you've got to get big wheels!
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Thanks for your input Red. YES I"m going for a custom street car. So I want bigger wheels. no bicycle tires... at lease 35's or taller.
The obsidian is a sweet custom fastback. in fact, I've been planning on putting 05 HL's in mine since last year, and they did it on that car.
It blends in great! (I Knew IT WOULD!!)
Here's a few more pix of bigger wheels on a fastback.
The obsidian is a sweet custom fastback. in fact, I've been planning on putting 05 HL's in mine since last year, and they did it on that car.
It blends in great! (I Knew IT WOULD!!)
Here's a few more pix of bigger wheels on a fastback.
uncltrvlnmatt
Post Whore
Still not a big fan of the big wheels on the older cars. To me it just don't fit. But with mine I am not going for the total modern look. I want to keep the original apearance with the updated suspension and drive line.
Jeff are you getting the coil overs for the rear to? When they sent my parts, they sent me an updated catalog. It is a bolt in deal. If I have the cash left over I am going to get it.
Jeff are you getting the coil overs for the rear to? When they sent my parts, they sent me an updated catalog. It is a bolt in deal. If I have the cash left over I am going to get it.
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uncltrvlnmatt said:
I respect that Matt.
On mine I'm adding an IRS out of an 03 cobra with the MM coil over kit.
I havn't seen the Street/Rod rear coilover kit. do you have a link?
I think you should definatley do it, since the front is coilover, you'd want the rear to be adjustable as well. :thumb:
94Pro-5.0
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i think the best looks would be 19's in rear and 18's in front if you SLAM it. if you still want reasonable ride height, i'd go with 18's rear/ 17's front.
on my 69 Mach restomod i bought 17" torque thrust II's, and afterwards i wished i went with 18's.
My dads eleanor has 17's wating to go on. he stayed 17's becasue he still wants some tire traction with the 700hp he'll be putting down, and anything bigger than 17's = no traction.
another wheel option could be bigger, billet magnum 500's. they make them in 18'd and 17's, and they look sweet
on my 69 Mach restomod i bought 17" torque thrust II's, and afterwards i wished i went with 18's.
My dads eleanor has 17's wating to go on. he stayed 17's becasue he still wants some tire traction with the 700hp he'll be putting down, and anything bigger than 17's = no traction.
another wheel option could be bigger, billet magnum 500's. they make them in 18'd and 17's, and they look sweet
94darkhorse
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IMO it needs to be bigger than 18's
they just started making replica old magnum 500's they look killer. I could definitely see them on your car and I really like them.
pics: http://www.wheelreplicas.com/magnum500mustangs.html
sizes: http://www.wheelreplicas.com/magnumwheels.html?gclid=CPyL2J_h0ZECFQO6Igod0XC4Zg
pics: http://www.wheelreplicas.com/magnum500mustangs.html
sizes: http://www.wheelreplicas.com/magnumwheels.html?gclid=CPyL2J_h0ZECFQO6Igod0XC4Zg
94Pro-5.0
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the reason i think you get less traction with 18's then you would with 17's is; If you run 17's you normally would have a larger sidewall of your tire, such as a 45 or even 40. if you go 18, most people put an even smaller sidewall tire on, such as 40 or 35. less side wall usually equals less tractionRed said:
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HOLY CRAO!!!
I'm calling these guys today!
NEMISIS has the styling that I really like.
I got this mag in the airport last week, and my jaw just dropped.
These guys have done about ALL of the styling changes that I've had in mind for the Fastback!! and more!
It's wierd!
Items I wanted to change:
Ducktail spoiler, but not as tall as the shelby piece.
agressive front scoup hood that's not too tall.
05 headlights!!!
wheel flairs and clean sideskirt,
one piece light cover - and theirs is CF! I like that.
AND a complete-looking and BAD ass FRONT END!! I hate the shelby front end, looks like an ice cream scoope.
this is so cool! now I don't have to build a frankenmustang and do it the expensive way!
Check out thise pics.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE their front end!!!!!
http://nemesismustang.com/The%20Nemesis.htm
I'm calling these guys today!
NEMISIS has the styling that I really like.
I got this mag in the airport last week, and my jaw just dropped.
These guys have done about ALL of the styling changes that I've had in mind for the Fastback!! and more!
It's wierd!
Items I wanted to change:
Ducktail spoiler, but not as tall as the shelby piece.
agressive front scoup hood that's not too tall.
05 headlights!!!
wheel flairs and clean sideskirt,
one piece light cover - and theirs is CF! I like that.
AND a complete-looking and BAD ass FRONT END!! I hate the shelby front end, looks like an ice cream scoope.
this is so cool! now I don't have to build a frankenmustang and do it the expensive way!
Check out thise pics.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE their front end!!!!!
http://nemesismustang.com/The%20Nemesis.htm
2slo95fiveoh
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that is a badass looking car. those are some MEATS out back.
