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Topic: BULLITT WHEELS ON MY 68 CONVERTIBLE?
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damgab
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: long island , n.y
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-03-2002 01:42 PM
   
I'M LOOKING TO PURCHASE BULLITT WHEELS FOR MY 68 CONVERTIBLE, BUT CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE INFO I NEED TO GET THEM TO MOUNT THEM ON MY CAR. I NOTICED CRUZER9 HAD THEM ON HIS 68 COUPE AND THEY LOOK GREAT. ANY HELP FROM YOU GUY'S WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED .I REALLY WANT THESE WHEELS ON MY CAR I JUST NEED TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE IT WORK.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 31026
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-03-2002 05:09 PM
It has the same bolt pattern, 5 x 4.5" so there's no problem there. The only thing to watch out for is that they have 5.72" backspacing which makes them stick out quite a bit. {as you can see on Cruzer's car}------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-04-2002 11:31 AM
The backspacing causes the wheel to set in too far. The fronts will hit the upper balljoint.You need 1"-1.25" spacers which run $150-$200 a pair. If CRUZER9's wheels stick out it is because hi spacers are too thick.
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-04-2002 11:34 AM
I would buy the 1" pair first as this will fit the front. Test the 1" spacer on the rear to see if you want 1.25" or even 1.5" on the rear.
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Cruzer
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-04-2002 09:37 PM
They do stick out some which I don't really like. I have 1" spacers all around. They clear the upper balljoint by 1/2". Son has already cut one front tire. He was running 40mph (he said)  & hit a big dip in the road which caused the tire to go up into the fender. When the tire came out it brought the fender lip with it. Ripped the tire all the way around. $150 tire shot to sh!t. Luckly I bought the warranty from Pep Boys which replaced the tire for free! I have since then rolled the front fenders.[This message has been edited by Cruzer (edited 11-04-2002).]
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damgab
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: long island , n.y
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-04-2002 09:51 PM
cruzer, your car looks great. i guess it depend on what people like. other than the spacers you did'nt modify anything else. how is the ride since you put the wheels on?. cruzer do you use the car on a daily basis .is a 1" spacer the lowest size i can go for clearance purposes in the front and rear?........p.s- is there a way to change my password , i have a hard time remembering the one i was given. thanks
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damgab
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: long island , n.y
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-04-2002 10:08 PM
i have disc brakes in the front that won't be a problem will it.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 31026
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-05-2002 08:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by damgab:
p.s- is there a way to change my password , i have a hard time remembering the one i was given. thanks
Yes, click on 'Profile' at the top right and follow the instructions to the profile edit page.
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Cruzer
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-05-2002 10:16 PM
Didn't change the ride. But the steering is a lot more sensitive. I guess the 245x45's really grip the road!
1" is about as narrow as you would want to go. Like I said, the tire only cleared the upper balljoint by 1/2". On the rear you "might" get by with 3/4", but it'll be close.
Go ahead & roll your front fender wells!
It is a daily driver.
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-05-2002 10:42 PM
Cruzer, do you have the Bullitts on the 66?
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Cruzer
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-06-2002 07:10 AM
No, got Cragars on the 66. The 68 is really my son's car. He wanted something a bit different.
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-06-2002 12:55 PM
I found it.
Where did you get the hood? What do you think of the quality?
You both have very nice cars.------------------
Alton 68 GT FASTBACK J code
http://www.imboc.com/phpBB/Uploads/1020432917.jpg
01 GT BULLITT http://www.imboc.com/phpBB/Uploads/1020440453.jpg
96 OJ BRONCO
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damgab
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: long island , n.y
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-06-2002 12:59 PM
i agree with darkhorse both cars look great.all i need is money and a whole lot of time and maybe my car will get done.
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