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Topic: Best Looking Rims...
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 414
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-24-2003 11:07 AM
   
for a '69 Mach 1. The car looks stock on the outside, but under the hood is a different story. It's got a built 351C, TCP braces, etc. Just for kicks it's got a blue bottle in the trunk for an extra 150-250 hp if needed. I need a lot more rubber in the back to keep from repaving the road. Hence the need for new rims.I want to keep the sleeper look so I planned on sticking with a proper vintage design. There are plenty of Torq Thrusts out there so I'm staying away from 5 spokes (which really limits my vintage options). I'm leaning toward the Vintage 50s, but wanted to solicit some input. This is the last thing I need on the car after 6 years of restoration. Bring on the ideas...
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1303
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-24-2003 11:15 AM
I really like the stock 68 GT rims (also for Torinos, and something else?). I know they're only 14", but there's a custom place (someone put the link up here once) that does 15" and maybe bigger.
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 522
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-24-2003 11:16 AM
Some old 'Crager SS' style rims, or maybe some good ole' slotted dish aluminum style would look properly 'vintage'.
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tomslo
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: Jefferson City, MO
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-24-2003 12:19 PM
The "Mini-Lites" look really tough for a vintage style wheel. There is a Boss 429 Clone that I drive by all the time with these wheels, and wow, does it look killer!Tom
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 229
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-24-2003 12:37 PM
You can't go wrong with the Crager SS. I had those on a car 30 years ago, and they still look just as great on cars today. Of course they come in a lot of different widths and rim sizes today.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5507
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-24-2003 12:46 PM
How about 15" Magnums -wider in rear. If they would fit, the new MachI "magnum" wheels would be sharp.
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pony boy
Gearhead Posts: 319
From: n.y. n.y.
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-24-2003 12:48 PM
Sleeper look,I say go with stock steel rims which you can get in different sizes,with dog dish hubcaps.Otherwise I say stock 69 mach rims maybe in a custom size,Later.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8808
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-24-2003 01:10 PM
Crager SS rims non better.  ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 527
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-24-2003 01:31 PM
I going with the slotted dish aluminum rims myself. I like the look and people give them away. ------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30525
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-24-2003 01:48 PM
You realize that this is an opinion issue and you should run whatever you like, but as for me Magnum 500s can't be beat. Everything else is just 'almost.'------------------
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1056
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-24-2003 04:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Hell_Fish:
I going with the slotted dish aluminum rims myself. I like the look and people give them away.
Hey Dustin:
I've been looking for a pair of non-cracked, non-dented, nice slotted dish aluminum rims to put on my '69FB. The size I'm looking for is 10" X 15" with a 5.0" backspacing. If you think you could locate a pair of these, I'd be interested in buying them from you.....I'd like to get a pair by the end of April. Ryan 
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1247
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-24-2003 11:57 PM
I had a '69 Mach at one time that I put 5-spoke "daisies" or "coke bottle" rims on. I think they were made by American and were just a bit different looking than the Crager SS and really looked awesome on that body style. ------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1151
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-25-2003 12:06 AM
I like the magnum 500's on stock daily driver type 69/70 Mustangs. I prefer Weld Racing DRAGLITES on Mustang race cars, they look good and you don't have to rob a bank to buy them. ------------------
Jerry
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"This is FORD Country! On a Quiet night you can hear a Chevy Rust"
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 470
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-25-2003 12:08 AM
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MrXerox
Gearhead Posts: 278
From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-25-2003 03:37 AM
CenterLine AutoDrags...Have stood the test of time since the 80s and look meaner than the 500s IMO.
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65racecoupe
Journeyman Posts: 88
From: Layton UT,
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-25-2003 07:57 AM
Get magnum 500s. I think that they can be had in 15 x 10 like the 65 66 styled steel wheels. They look just like the original magnums.
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rdw40
Journeyman Posts: 26
From: Hockessin, DE USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-25-2003 12:19 PM
There is a website that allows you to pick different model cars and different wheels so you can visualize the look. I think it is by one of the big wheel and tire guys in the back of one of the popular car mags like Motor Trend.
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 522
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-25-2003 01:27 PM
The Magnum's are a great looking wheel, no doubt. Unfortunately, with the proliferation of high-quality reproductions in just about every size imaginable, they seem to be on every old Ford I see.
Kinda' takes away some of the 'special-ness' for me.
This is the reason I won't be putting them on either of my convertibles. I don't know yet what rims I will use, but I want the cars to look a little unique, but still 'authentic'.
My favorite old=style rim is the good ole' slotted dish aluminum mag. Visually, it's a great rim. The deep-dish looks right on these cars, the holes (slots) give the wheel a great contrasty look, and they help to give the wheel a good easily seen 'motion' llok when they are rolling. That's the reason I don't care for blackwall tires on a car: It doesn't promote a real visible 'motion' effect when the wheels are turning.
When a blackwall or a whitewall tire is on a rim, or wheel who's hubcap is flat with no features, there doesn't seem to be a lot of noticeable 'motion' when the car is moving.
A nice contrasty rim (like a Magnum) and raised white lettered tires make for a real visual look when the car is moving.
My most hated rim of all time is the original 'Centerline' style. No real prescence when moving because there are basically no 'contrasty' features on the rim.
Most of the rims today are of the 'overstyled first, and no thought or care as to functionality' design, and for that reason they mostly do not appeal to me.
To me the slotted dish rims fit into the 'form follows function' mentality, and their look kind of promotes the 'performance first, style second' idea.
Those are the style of rims on my 'Starsky & Hutch' Torino, even though it came from Ford with the fake 'Magnums w/trim rings.' My car is correct as far as the TV show car is concerned. Ford's 'Limited Edition' (Starsky & Hutch) version was a replica of the original TV car, after all.
To me a good rim has got to have a great 'contrasty' look when sitting still, and must still have a good 'motion' look when it is moving. I used to have a 72 Hurst/Olds convertible (great car!) and those Olds 'Rally Rims' are one of my all-time favorite factory rims.
Of course, these are just my own personal opinions, and I seem to have contradicted myself a little here.
Bottom line is: It's your car, use a little fore-thought, do some 'research', and pick something that excites you first, everyone else second, and you can't go wrong!
[This message has been edited by cobravenom71 (edited 01-25-2003).]
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bifs66
Gearhead Posts: 127
From: Maryland
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-25-2003 04:39 PM
I, as did MrXerox, vote for the classic Centerline Auto-Drags.  ------------------
Bernie Frank
66 Fastback restomod project
85 GT (preserved)
82 GT (original)
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8808
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-25-2003 05:33 PM
I think the rims have to fit the look of the car too.
I have always liked the SS rims the best.
But the auto drags look great on that FB.
The magnums look good on restomod cars.------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 527
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-28-2003 11:22 AM
Ryan, I have at least one good one right now. On the 8th I'm going to a all Mopar JY. They have a bunch laying around(same bolt pattern as Ford). I will let you know.------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-28-2003 11:59 AM
Centerline Telstars. 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18496
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-28-2003 12:22 PM
Or, you could do what I did to be different and put the tri bar spinners on chrome Magnum 500's.
Bottom line is what you like is what will look best to you. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1056
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-28-2003 05:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Hell_Fish:
Ryan, I have at least one good one right now. On the 8th I'm going to a all Mopar JY. They have a bunch laying around(same bolt pattern as Ford). I will let you know.
10-4, Dustin!
I'll be waiting to hear from ya.....  If you can, shoot me a pic of the one you have; just to be sure we're 'on the same page' with the slotted dish aluminum rims......Remember, I'm looking for a pair of 10" X 15" with a 5.0" backspacing. Thanks! Ryan
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 527
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-28-2003 11:04 PM
Is that 10" tall x 15" wide or viseversa?------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30525
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2003 07:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Hell_Fish:
Is that 10" tall x 15" wide or viseversa?
Unless he's building a go-kart, that would be a 10" wide 15" wheel. Mopar guys are funny! ------------------
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 527
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-29-2003 08:47 AM
He could be going for the low rider look. I'm use to seeing H" x W" and wanted to make sure. Didn't want to buy extras of the same thing, if he didn't want them.  ------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger [This message has been edited by Hell_Fish (edited 01-29-2003).]
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 926
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-29-2003 10:06 AM
I'm going to go with SS rims but I sure do like the look of the Torque Thrusters from American Racing.
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible, Vintage Burgandy/Standard Black Interior, 289, 4spd
M&M Member#450
It ain't done yet, but it'll be done right!!
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1056
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-29-2003 12:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Hell_Fish:
Is that 10" tall x 15" wide or viseversa?
Dustin C:
I'm sorry to confuse ya..... To re-state more clearly: I'm looking for them to be 10" wide (inside the bead to bead) and use a 15" tire. Don't forget I need them with the correct backspacing - with 5.0" of backspacing.... Which is defined as: Backside setting/Back spacing - The measurement from the mounting pad to the
inner edge of the wheel. Thanks!
Ryan
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