rwcstang 201 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 oh yeah... ;D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 rwcstang... looking good! like those brakes and wheels! what lug nuts did you go with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 rwcstang... looking good! like those brakes and wheels! what lug nuts did you go with? thank you! the lugs are just generic open lugs due to the long ARP studs that came in the Vintage Venom brake kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) What tire sizes you running? Stock suspension? Wondering what is needed to fit those in the wheel wells? I was thinking stock suspension I could only fit a 17x9 with a 275/40 tire in the rear with no suspension of body mods. I don't know. I definately would like to go bigger Edited April 12, 2013 by 69shelbycoupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 What tire sizes you running? Stock suspension? Wondering what is needed to fit those in the wheel wells? I was thinking stock suspension I could only fit a 17x9 with a 275/40 tire in the rear with no suspension of body mods. I don't know. I definately would like to go bigger they are 245/40/18 (front) and 274/40/18 (rear) the wheels are staggered 18x9/10 wheels. currently to fit modern mustang wheels you will need a spacer or adapter (recommended) if your running stock suspension and brakes. u can go alot more with the rear but you may need to use a BFH to dimple the wheel wells. Some have used 315s in the rear (hopefully they will chime in) while using leafs. As for tire height (series) depends on the brand of tire, as you can see bfgoodrich tends to be on the robust side (which i like) while others that offer the same series tend to be thinner. most likely I will have to roll the fenders but ill determine that once the body has touched the ground, hopefully I won't have to BUT u never know I may need to roll the fenders. on my set up I have Vintage Venoms front and Rear brake kit which use's the spacer but instead of riding the rotor hat, the spacer is relocated under the rotor and sits on the hub. also, I will be installing Street or Tracks Coil over Suspension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 so 315's can fit tucked in the wheel well? that is crazy. If I knew for sure they would that is what I want Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 so 315's can fit tucked in the wheel well? that is crazy. If I knew for sure they would that is what I want they do fit Im trying to find the thread but i believe they are 17x9/10.5 size wheels. I was actually looking at your project, very Nice! I like the duck tails but I have always felt the the shelby Duck Tail was a little to tall, Im very picky with my car it took me 2 years to finally say yes on the fr500s lol I wish they would re-make the shelby de mexico tail. I might actually go with this set up instead i know ppl might hate me for this but its from a 68 camaro.. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 they do fit Im trying to find the thread but i believe they are 17x9/10.5 size wheels. I was actually looking at your project, very Nice! I like the duck tails but I have always felt the the shelby Duck Tail was a little to tall, Im very picky with my car it took me 2 years to finally say yes on the fr500s lol I wish they would re-make the shelby de mexico tail. I might actually go with this set up instead i know ppl might hate me for this but its from a 68 camaro.. lol The shelby spoiler isn't as tall as you think. That camaro spoiler is taller than the shelby one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 The shelby spoiler isn't as tall as you think. That camaro spoiler is taller than the shelby one hrm.. good point didn't catch that one lol which wing did you get? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 great progress!!! looking great!!!:yes::punk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 hrm.. good point didn't catch that one lol which wing did you get? I have the Tony Branda trunk and rear quarter extensions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphsonic 11 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Later to the thread sorry! I obviously like the way the build is going (based on my green cpe!). To the rear wheel question: 295's will fit stock! Worst case is 5 mins worth of banging on the forward inner wheel well if it rubs. You usually wont even have to roll the fender lip and there is about 1/4" clearance to the leaf. The recipe from my green coupe is is 18x10" wheel with 6.38" backspace and a 295/35R18 tyre. My fastback has 315's on an 11" wheel but there you need to cut and widen the whole forward part of the inner wheel well and roll the lip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Later to the thread sorry!I obviously like the way the build is going (based on my green cpe!). To the rear wheel question: 295's will fit stock! Worst case is 5 mins worth of banging on the forward inner wheel well if it rubs. You usually wont even have to roll the fender lip and there is about 1/4" clearance to the leaf. The recipe from my green coupe is is 18x10" wheel with 6.38" backspace and a 295/35R18 tyre. My fastback has 315's on an 11" wheel but there you need to cut and widen the whole forward part of the inner wheel well and roll the lip. Do you have a link or pics? I remember seeing your coupe. The 295 tire fits between the leaf and the fender without rolled lips? That is good to know. I am rolling the lips just in case. I'm going with 17's also. I've seen somewhere that 305's and 315's fit on 17's with mods but I want to find this info again and confirm it also with the wheel and backspacing specs. I don't want to buy some 17x10 or 11 wheels with 315 tires that are no use to me... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Later to the thread sorry!I obviously like the way the build is going (based on my green cpe!). I like to call it your evil twin! lol :yes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphsonic 11 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Do you have a link or pics? I remember seeing your coupe. The 295 tire fits between the leaf and the fender without rolled lips? ... Here it is: 295's w/o rolled lips or moving the spring: 315's & necessary mods. Absolutely no room left. Panhard bar recommended! Edited May 2, 2013 by cphsonic 1 orahw1 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphsonic 11 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Oh and apologies for stealing the thread, I should have linked to a new post... :001_unsure: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 new pics, sorry I didn't get any more pics. I will be taking pics later with the SOT setup along with new leafs and shocks and Exhaust :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 Updates: my SOT Coil overs and Leafs are going to be installed today, I had to buy new bolts and HD shackles. Also, my exhaust is getting fitted and with the new headers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 awesome ... cant wait to see the pics... and video!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 20, 2013 Update: SOT set-up is installed with the shelby drop! :D now the leafs! pics will be uploaded soon! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted May 20, 2013 simply......:tt1::punk::yes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 20, 2013 Rear Leaf springs and Bilstein shocks are installed. I also noticed my sway bar bushings were done so I replaced them with polyurethane bushings and now its time to get the exhaust fitted: Exhaust: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 shop ran into a couple of snags: 1. one of the side exhaust is touching the axle breather hose. 2. exhaust tips are hitting the shackles. 3. long headers mean i had to lower the p/s cylinder for clearance. lol fun week...but we'll find a way around it. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 that sure looks like a brake hose and not the axle vent....just saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
