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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
I just finished up my 5 lug conversion on my 88 vert. It needs to be lowered, but I like it. What do you think?

before



and after



[ May 28, 2006, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: silverLX ]
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Much better, where did you get the wheels/tires?
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
I got them in a trade for installing a shift kit and tilt steering column on a 91 GT.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Originally posted by silverLX:
I got them in a trade for installing a shift kit and tilt steering column on a 91 GT.

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Posted by CobraTerritory (Member # 6476) on :
 
looks much better
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
If anyone would be interested in trading wheels let me know. Also, if you are interested in buying the car, let me know.

It has a salvage title, AOD w/shift kit, 3.73's, 1.7 cobra rockers, high flow cats, AC delete, flowmasters.
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
what did you do with your old ponies? I have a friend that is looking for some.
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
Sold them to hidnn.o.s.
 

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Posted by 87GeeTee (Member # 5905) on :
 

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Originally posted by silverLX:
Sold them to hidnn.o.s.

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Bah! Have another set?
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
No, but I think he will be selling them soon, he only needed them temporarily.
 

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Posted by Migs (Member # 5439) on :
 
WHAT IT DO?!
 

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Posted by thoroughbred (Member # 6651) on :
 
how much for the car?, and you can keep the wheels
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
looks good brandon.
 

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Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :
 
yeah you don't hardly see any fox bodies with chrome cobras these days.
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Looks a lot better.

I hope you have a garage for all those fox bodies with all the these thefts going on.
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 

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Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
yeah you don't hardly see any fox bodies with chrome cobras these days.

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
You never see them with 4 lug welds either

This is the reason I said the rims are available for trade(since some people like them more than others, and I got such a good deal on them.)

Thanks for the compliments
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
Nice . Now go buy some center caps
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
it only needs one center cap, its only $40.
 

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Posted by DSGNotch (Member # 5242) on :
 

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Originally posted by Migs:
WHAT IT DO?!

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AHHHHHHHH!!!!!! tell him to swang dat shit!
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by silverLX:
it only needs one center cap, its only $40.

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Jeez $40 for one center cap. Now thats a fukkin rip off . Check ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COBRA-R-CENTER-CAPS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ107058QQitemZ4645362074QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[ May 31, 2006, 01:35 PM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
Thanks Gus, those wont fit though Thats a good deal for all 4...here is where I can find the right one: Ebay
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Silver, if you find a place that has reasonable prices on those R caps, shoot me a PM. I need a set of 4. The smaller ones for 17x9.

Thanks!
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
Luke, the one I posted is the best deal I can find. He only has 7 of them though.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Are those Replica wheels?

Also, the curvature looks a little different than my M179's. If they are Ford rims, are they the original R58's or the new style 50's?
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Nice That thing would look really good w/ a set of '03 cobras.
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Are those Replica wheels?

Also, the curvature looks a little different than my M179's. If they are Ford rims, are they the original R58's or the new style 50's?

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I really have no idea if they are replica's or not. I have some of the same wheels on my notch but not chrome and they look identical to me.



When do we get to see your car with the new wheels?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Ya those are the newer style 50's, not the original R58/M179

The 50's have a wider center core.


R58 and M179:



50's:


IMHO, the original R58's are far more handsome and sleek looking. My rims are sitting in the garage. I plan to install them as soon as I find tires, hopefully this weekend.

Then I will likely lower the car another 1/2" and roll the fenders.

[ May 31, 2006, 11:10 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
The chrome wheels are the R58 looking ones with numbers and symbols around the valve stem. I never knew there was a difference. I do agree with you on the R58's looking a little better.

Your car should look awesome!
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
we'll have to see.

It will require a little work to avoid any rubbing issues however, imho.

Hope to get these bad boys on this weekend.
 

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