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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?

Old 06-16-2017, 07:38 PM
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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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What would McQueen do?
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Wire wheels are perfect on British roadsters.

The Mustang looks great as is.
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Wire wheels are perfect on British roadsters.

The Mustang looks great as is.
This times ten thousand.
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go the other way--deeper into the T/A restomod abyss. Maier, Street or Track...
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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.

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Yes to Cragar SS,
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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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.


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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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What would McQueen do?
Hard to say, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't ask what would someone else do.

I personally love your car as is, but I say let it rip. It's only money and completely reversible.

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Old ads & info, on current wheels. Fortunately I'm able to find old stuff locally.






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