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03-29-2007, 05:58 AM
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Wheels and tires
 My project 8 (55pu) just began and I already could need some help. I am installing a Mustang II IFS and will get a Ford 9" rear axle with a four link suspension. I have a 383 callaway competition super natural engine and will have a 4L60E. As I want to put the power of this engine in the street without blowing my tires into rubber clouds, I want to use quite big tires in the rear. The tank and batterie will be moved to the rear too. I think of buying wider fendersand maybe install some wheel tubs? inside the bed.  You could help me very much in telling me, which wheel size ( backspace ! ) you are using and what size of tires. The truck will be lowered 4 inches through the IFSm no dropped spindles. Any suggestions are highly appreciated !!
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1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E  'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.' Last edited by Matshark; 03-30-2007 at 03:09 AM. |
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03-29-2007, 06:53 PM
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Re: Wheels and tires
55 1st or 2nd? makes a difference.
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03-30-2007, 03:03 AM
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Re: Wheels and tires
1955 2nd series
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03-30-2007, 07:54 AM
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Re: Wheels and tires
I made my own tubs out of trailer fenders I found on the net for about $12 each. Make sure you use plain steel not galvanized. These where 9" wide and will clear a 31" diameter. My tires will be 29" so that will be fine. My '57 fenders are 12" wide (inside dimension) and I made the tubs 4" wide so with 16" there should be enough room for most any tire and rim. I'm thinking 17" x 11". Haven't measured for the exact back spacing yet.
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03-30-2007, 08:57 PM
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Re: Wheels and tires
On mine I was able to get 30 inch tall by 13.9" tread width drag radial in the fender with only a tub like bondo bobs above. I did narrow my rear to 56 in. But probably could have done the same thing will a differen t off set and a stock camaro rear or nova rear.
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03-31-2007, 02:38 AM
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Re: Wheels and tires
As I have not ordered my rearend yet, I already thought of getting a narrowed one.
My original fenders have a width of roughly 11 inches. So for me there two alternatives, the 3" wider fenders - but I am not sure how it looks at the truck and it makes it wider at the rear, or to use fender tubs and expand the tires into the bed, maybe woth a narrowed rearend. Maybe I should get the wheels and tires first so that I can measure the width of the rearend.  Thanks bondobob and dwcsr for the input. 
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1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.' |
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03-31-2007, 03:33 PM
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Re: Wheels and tires
Thats what I did. I got the wheels and tires I wanted on it and then measured up and got the rear narrowed to fit..
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03-31-2007, 05:33 PM
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Re: Wheels and tires
I guess I saw a triangulated fourlink on one of your pictures.
If this is right,did you build it yourself or where did you get it ? 
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1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.' |
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03-31-2007, 09:06 PM
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Re: Wheels and tires
I got the basic one from Air ride. Painted bars, mounting hardware and the bags. here are some better pics
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04-13-2007, 12:06 PM
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Re: Wheels and tires
I`ve been ordering Torq Thrust M wheels now with a black center in 10x18 and 9x18 inch.
 Now I am looking for Sportsman S/R Tires in 30x12 and 28x10 for the front. I hope it looks good.
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1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.' |
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