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				1966 Mustang GT Possible Wheel Change
			 
			Old Fastback has been on vintage Ansens for a while.  Found a set of period correct  unique vintage wire wheels.  Haven't seen a Fastback on vintage wires. Any thoughts?         | ||
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			I have some 16x9 Torque Thrusts in the back of my 66 coupe.  Then the project stalled and it's still on the lift in my garage... | ||
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			I would not change the wheels on that car, it looks great.  Wire wheels on a convertible maybe. 
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			Wire wheels are perfect on British roadsters. The Mustang looks great as is. | ||
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This times ten thousand.
		 
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			go the other way--deeper into the T/A restomod abyss.  Maier, Street or Track...   | ||
|  06-17-2017, 06:58 AM | 
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			No  to the wires.  Yes to Cragar SS, Torque Thrust, or factory styled steel. In the 90's I had a 65 poppy red k code fastback with the factory styled steel. | ||
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			Mine with 17's...No to the wires.   | ||
|  06-17-2017, 08:17 AM | 
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These were the default hot rod wheel in SoCal back in the 70's-80's  Was that a regional thing? We did go through a centerline phase but that passed.   
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|  06-17-2017, 08:48 AM | 
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			Another no vote on the wires.  Looks great just the way it is.  The early fastback..the best looking Mustang body. Iceman..gorgeous! Love the blue. 
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			They're an old set of 15x7.5  Borrani, a pr of spares, sided hubs, knock offs, lugs, wrench & hammer.  Thought it might add a nice touch.       | ||
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			I can see why you're tempted, but do you really want the hassles of wires?
		 
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			My favorite wheel design and figured it could work.  I suppose cleaning them would be an extra hassle.  Spoke with Wire Wheel King about finishing them in silver.        Last edited by Chino; 06-17-2017 at 10:13 AM.. | ||
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			Those pics aren't fair!  I mean, a GT40 would look cool even running painted steel wheels with baby moon hubcaps.     
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			You're absolutely right but at least they're Ford related, I held back from posting vintage Ferrari pics.
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			The GT40 and Cobra wheels are all center mount/fastened.  That may be worth some novelty points but that falls off sharp if they are 5 bolt mounted.
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			Old ads & info, on current wheels.  Fortunately I'm able to find old stuff locally.         | ||
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