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New member 1969 Mach 1 - cklkk - 09-03-2018
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I bought the car when I was about 17 and it was in bad shape except for the engine (428CJ). It was the second car that I did body work on and painted so it was OK but for a 17 year old it was fun to drive. I started to actually restore it in the 90s but the girls came along and other projects like work got in the way and it sat until about 4 years ago.
Now it is almost finished and we are looking at some of the details. I am not a purist so hopefully that does not upset too many people. I am fixing it up to drive and upgrading brakes and other equipment. I am down to picking wheels and am having trouble finding wheel tire combination that I like. As best I can tell from reading articles and searching the Internet 245/45R17 is very popular so I bought one and put it on an 8"/4.5 backset wheel and it looks way too small. After measuring it looks like 245/45R18 would work on the front and 255/45R18 would work on the back. What do you like on your cars?
RE: New member 1969 Mach 1 - Steven Harris - 09-03-2018
Welcome!
I like your history with the car.
We have quite a few vocal 69 owners who will be a great source of help and information. They will be along shortly.
Please keep us posted with your decisions and updates.
RE: New member 1969 Mach 1 - Mustangmike - 09-03-2018
Welcome to the site! I like the car and your story...so far. I am not a purist either and modifications from stock for performance and safety purposes are cool with me. BUT, I have to admit I am not a big fan of 18 inch rims on a classic Mustang. Can I talk you out it? All kidding aside, its your car you can do what you like. If it were mine I wouldn't choose those tire and rim sizes. I am looking forward to seeing more pictures and this time don't let the girls get in the way! When I was in my teenager in the 80's I sold my guitar so I could get a car. The girls back then liked guys with fast muscle cars!
Almost forgot, whose the 66 Mustang Fastback belong too?
RE: New member 1969 Mach 1 - cklkk - 09-03-2018
I am concerned about the 18s. The 17s have the same outer diameter as the stock 70/14 tires but they look way too small for the wheel well. What I would like are 55/17 but am having trouble finding them anywhere at a reasonable price and not being truck or low speed tires.
RE: New member 1969 Mach 1 - Mach1FatherFigure - 09-10-2018
My personal take on wheels/tyres is the largest option for the year, on year appropriate rims.
The 'look' of a 60's - 70's car resting on 2015+ rims fitted with tyres that loot like they were painted on just does not do it for me.
I do envy your painting skills, though.
RE: New member 1972 Mach 1 - sanders33 - 12-16-2018
II just found this vehicle during a court ordered eviction and curious if anyone can help me better understand what I have:) I did a little research and what I was able to find looks to confirm some of the facts about the car. Any insight is greatly appreciated .
RE: New member 1969 Mach 1 - JTS71 Mach1 - 12-17-2018
I can't see any link?
JTS
RE: New member 1972 Mach 1 - sanders33 - 12-17-2018
(12-16-2018, 04:33 PM)sanders33 Wrote: II just found this vehicle during a court ordered eviction and curious if anyone can help me better understand what I have:) I did a little research and what I was able to find looks to confirm some of the facts about the car. Any insight is greatly appreciated .
RE: New member 1972 Mach 1 - sanders33 - 12-17-2018
(12-17-2018, 02:11 AM)sanders33 Wrote:(12-16-2018, 04:33 PM)sanders33 Wrote: II just found this vehicle during a court ordered eviction and curious if anyone can help me better understand what I have:) I did a little research and what I was able to find looks to confirm some of the facts about the car. Any insight is greatly appreciated .
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RE: New member 1969 Mach 1 - JTS71 Mach1 - 12-17-2018
You'll have to figure out how to downsize your pictures. Unfortunately I'm not the guy who knows how to fix that. Rebuild you 4 barrel carb yep I can do that, but downsize the pictures, Nah! Sorry
Somebody will be along shortly to help out.
Oh by the way Welcome to the Club!!!
JTS