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SundanceKid
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posted 08-23-2003 08:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I bought a set of Torque Thrust II rims with the understanding that if the didn't fit that I could bring them back. Well they no longer fit with the suspension I have (non-stock), so I went to take them back and guess what deals change once money exchanges hands.

So brand new never seen a lug nut never had a tire mounted taken out of the box once American Eagle rims.

I have two 17 x 8, 5 on 4.5, 4.5 backspace.
And two 17 x 8, 5 on 4.5, 5.0 backspace.

The rear rims have more backspace to fit the maximum amount of tire on a stock Mustang. (65-70)
On a 65 Mustang you can fit 255 17's on the rear with these rims. Larger on the later years.

I paid over $1,000.00 for the set. Will sell at a loss for $850.00

pics available E-mail me if interested

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roger
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posted 08-29-2003 02:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for roger   Click Here to Email roger     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
[QUOTE]Originally posted by SundanceKid:
I bought a set of Torque Thrust II rims with the understanding that if the didn't fit that I could bring them back. Well they no longer fit with the suspension I have (non-stock), so I went to take them back and guess what deals change once money exchanges hands.

So brand new never seen a lug nut never had a tire mounted taken out of the box once American Eagle rims.

I have two 17 x 8, 5 on 4.5, 4.5 backspace.
And two 17 x 8, 5 on 4.5, 5.0 backspace.

The rear rims have more backspace to fit the maximum amount of tire on a stock Mustang. (65-70)
On a 65 Mustang you can fit 255 17's on the rear with these rims. Larger on the later years.

I paid over $1,000.00 for the set. Will sell at a loss for $850.00

pics available E-mail me if interested
Would be interested in the two with 4.5" backspacing the others will not fir my early Fairlane
Let me know & where are you located?
Roger]

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SundanceKid
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posted 08-30-2003 04:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
roger, Sorry I posted them on Ebay today.

They can be found here:
(Auction ended)

If any M&M members here do a buy it now I will honor the original 850.00 price.

Thanks

[This message has been edited by SundanceKid (edited 09-10-2003).]

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SundanceKid
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posted 09-10-2003 04:11 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
OK, gotta sell these! starts at 700.00 I'm taking a 300.00 punt in the nutz loss here!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43957&item=2431737436

These rims are absolutely perfect. They just don't fit my modified suspension. Get one he!! a deal here.

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mustang347
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posted 09-12-2003 11:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for mustang347   Click Here to Email mustang347     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
i have a 68 mustang
i want these wheels

the only i dont know if dropping my car inch from the coil will allow me to fit in my car?

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SundanceKid
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posted 09-12-2003 11:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mustang 347, you have email

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SundanceKid
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posted 09-22-2003 01:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have got to get rid of these to get my stang rolling! 700.00 + shipping.

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SundanceKid
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posted 09-23-2003 02:16 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Reply to questions I recieved in an e-mail:

I bought these for my car when I planned to have a stock suspension in my 65.

By modified I mean seriously modified. I have a Mustang II suspension with Wilwood brakes that when combined moved the wheels outward 3/4" per side. I installed a Granada disc brake 9" rear axle that is an inch wider then the stock axle which pushed my rear tires out 1/2" per side. I need wheels with 5 1/2" backspacing now.

There are wheel fitment charts on the internet that give recomended backspacing for Mustangs. Stock rims had 4.5 backspacing. The wheel charts will tell you 4.75 is the right backspacing and this is correct in most cases. I have heard that Global West arms and negative wedge kits will hit the wheel with 4.75 b/s.

At the time I purchased the wheels for my car I didn't know if I was going to change the upper A-arms and the rims are only available in 4.5 backspacing anyway.

The rear b/s is the same recomendation 4.75 again this is correct but if you use a 5.0 b/s you can fit a wider tire in the wheel well because it centers the wheel 1/4 more inward.

To be sure these wheels will fit measure your car.
On the rear measure from the drum flange to fender then from the drum to the leaf spring. On the front measure from the wheel flange to the fender and then from the wheel flange to the upper A-arm balljoint as that is what will hit before anything else. If you have Global west arms they are more square then the stock arms make sure to look carefully at the "corners" of the arm. That is where the Global west arms have problems with the 4.75 b/s.
If you can determine these will fit your car, this is one heck of a deal for perfect brand new rims.

[This message has been edited by SundanceKid (edited 09-23-2003).]

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SundanceKid
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posted 10-03-2003 04:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Would still love to sell these!

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bibbs68
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posted 10-08-2003 09:16 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bibbs68   Click Here to Email bibbs68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'd like to buy them but my budget has been shot with my 5spd swap. Maybe I should hit the casinos this weekend and win big!

Seriously though, if I can come up with the money I'll let you know. Of course if you sell them, that's fine too. First come first serve.

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Jeremy
'68 Coupe
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Help make the world a better place, drive a Ford and race a slot car!

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SundanceKid
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posted 10-08-2003 01:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I guess that's realy the trick of it.

I get e-mails daily from people interested, they want them, but can't buy them.

So till someone has the money I'll keep 'em sealed in the boxes waiting to be shipped!

Thanks for the intrest.

If anyone has any questions feel free to e-mail me.

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