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    Offline vs2

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    Which Wheels?
    « on: January 16, 2006 - 12:31:11 PM »
    Hi.
    Well I finally got the car here in Auckland, NZ. To remind you its a '70 Gran Coupe Convertible (604ci) I've decided to keep it off the road and spend about 6 mths getting it my definition of 'Show & Go'. This will include engine out and detail engine bay and engine (relocate battery to boot, hide all wiring, electric power steering ++), work engine to approx. 800hp), 6 sp Richmond to 6 sp Auto, Interior work, carpets etc, chrome, mouldings, S/S, rubbers etc....
    .......and change the rear end (NOT shortening the Dana 60) to accomodate a 9-10" rim. Also changing the 'stance' a little. This will mean new wheels, so my question is what recommendations do you guys have for a 17 x 9-10" rim? I personally like a deep dish rim (NOT chrome)
    Oh, and the car will be getting a Laser Straight Jet Black paint job as well.

    Thanks, Russell.

    How it looks now.

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #1 on: January 16, 2006 - 12:37:37 PM »
    Congratulations vs!  Very nice ride!   :thumbsup:  Doesn't look like much needs to be done from the pic.  Good luck getting it like you want it.  Please keep us posted on your progress and as always----post the pics!  The wheels that are on it look fine to me.  :cooldancing:  ....Oldschool
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #2 on: January 16, 2006 - 12:57:36 PM »
    Sweet car!!  The black paint will look very cool on the convert.  Post lots of pics and progress is made!   :bigsmile:
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    Offline wart1de

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #3 on: January 16, 2006 - 04:02:48 PM »
     :drool:

    Thats gotta be one of the nicest 'Cudas i've seen on our side of the hemisphere. You have my envy  :thumbsup:
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #4 on: January 16, 2006 - 05:05:17 PM »


    Lovely ride mate!!  :bananasmi

    You you thought about Chrysler style billlet wheels? The modern approach to the 56 Series style wheel.  :thumbsup:
    http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/listproducts.asp?cat=10111

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    Offline vs2

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #5 on: January 16, 2006 - 07:08:46 PM »
    Thanks everyone. Its gonna hurt the pocket a little but as someone said the other day 'its worth it as its a '70 Gran Coupe Convertible'  :bigshades:

    Hi NZ440R/t - Thanks for the link but they don't really do it for me. I'd also prefer a soft lip deep dish if possible. Wheels have to be right. I've been looking at Summit online as well...but nothing yet.

     :nzflag:
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #6 on: January 16, 2006 - 07:17:21 PM »


    No worries mate, also try Jegs. They are fantastic, I have ordered two sets (10 rims) from them and they both came within 4 days of ordering. Super fast, almost scary fast.  :lol: www.jegs.com
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    Offline vs2

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #7 on: January 17, 2006 - 11:26:13 AM »
    Thanke. Nothing seems to jump out at me. Looks like I may be able to fit a 10" rim now. Don't seem to be a lot of 17x10" rims around.
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    « Reply #8 on: January 17, 2006 - 05:10:26 PM »


    It's basically up to you, your ride your taste.
    You don't like chrome (good!) so that eliminates a few brands and styles in that size.


    Let us know how you get on.  :thumbsup:
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    TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60

    Offline vs2

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #9 on: January 18, 2006 - 11:40:46 AM »
    Not saying these are the ones, but would you pick any of these for a Black '70 Convertible.




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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #10 on: January 18, 2006 - 01:29:43 PM »
    Quote from: vs2 on January 18, 2006 - 11:40:46 AM
    Not saying these are the ones, but would you pick any of these for a Black '70 Convertible.




    Yip, either the first or last one for a "rad ride" type MoPar.


    Here, check out this web site with "X-Treme" MoPars, big wheels far out paint jobs.
    The best of the best, no back yard hack jobs here........


    www.moparx.com


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    Offline 73 challenger 440

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #11 on: January 18, 2006 - 04:11:45 PM »
    I ordered these here, with valve stems, free shipping for 716.00 would of been 70.00 less but I needed a custom back spacing...
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    Offline vs2

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    « Reply #12 on: January 18, 2006 - 06:59:49 PM »
    Thanks. Definately some awesome cars on that moparx.com. Yeah the top one I like as well, they are the 'Intro Pentia".

    What wheels are those 73 Challenger 440. They are nice.
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    Offline 73 challenger 440

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #13 on: January 18, 2006 - 07:47:04 PM »
    they are HOPSTERS...
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    Offline ChallengerGary

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    Re: Which Wheels?
    « Reply #14 on: January 19, 2006 - 09:10:45 AM »
    Quote from: 73 challenger 440 on January 18, 2006 - 07:47:04 PM
    they are HOPSTERS...

    Where'd you buy them?  What sizes and back space did you get?
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