429 Coupe

Post by **Foxtrot X-Ray** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:46 pm

Wheel-wise, I'd go with something in an A/C Cobra repro in the same wheel/tire sizes (With slightly less lowering - an inch or two less.)

Actually, after I notice the thing's got sixteens in the front & seventeens in the back, I'd go with the same diameter front & back.

As for the spoiler, I'm not partial to Wings.. I prefer something similar to the Falcon Cobra or Black on Black spoilers

Otherwise, Gorgeous car.

Post by **Cueball** » Thu May 31, 2007 7:19 pm

Classic muscle and 16/17 inch wheels.....yuck!

I guess im getting old.

Post by **hvymtl** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:47 am

That is one Bitchin ride , wouldn't change a thing as far as convo's got them on my Nova so the torque thrusts would be cool . tho they do look sweet on falcons also ....... Surprized that there isnt any griping from the crazies wanting us yanks to not buy their cars .

Michael

Post by **Foxtrot X-Ray** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:29 pm

See, I just don't get the problem some folks have with 16 & 17 inchers.. (As long as the wheel design is tasteful)

It's not like we're talking about rubber band tires & rims you have to lift the car body to fit.

Modern Tech in a Classic Car? - Smart.

Thinking stuck in the '60's? - Not so much.

Post by **Cueball** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:41 pm

Heh, you missed my smilie

Its all just a matter of taste.

Post by **hvymtl** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 2:46 am

What i don't car for are the 22" and 24" wheels on cars that is stupid IMO and along with the 13" Datyon wires on full size cars but that is what makes the world go round different strokes ya know

Michael

Post by **Big Bopper Bart** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:02 pm

Reeds Fpaclon would look just killer sitting on some 15X10 rear minilites and 15X8 fronts the Minilites are the rims seen on the 60 and early 70's Trans Am racing cars i.e the Sunoco/Penske Camaro,Swede Savages 'Cuda Challenger,Dan Gurneys AAR 'Cuda The Mark Donahue Javelin .See the rims Reeds using have been overkill on too many cars,I'm not talking about the size,I'm talking about that style of rim,its soo damn BLAND nowadays.I'm sure a different styles rim would look better. Fox,soo all these old cars done traditional style are stuck back in the day? modern style is for faggots dude.theres too muchmodern style.i'm to the point of vomiting whenever i see some old car sitting on those boyd coddington or chippie foose queer rims.

Post by **aussie muscle** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:46 am

Bart. the minilites do look good on the XB. Ask Allan Moffat!

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/pho ... 7407cmeXid

Post by **Foxtrot X-Ray** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:44 am

Cue, Yes I did miss the Smilie. Here's Mine

Anyway, my comment wasn't just in regards to stuff I read here. Other stuff, other places, (topic was fuel and fuel delivery)

Quote: Originally posted by Big Bopper Bart on 03 June 2007

I'm not talking about the size, I'm talking about that style of rim, its soo damn BLAND nowadays.

That's what I'm saying.

1-2 inches rim diameter really doesn't make that big a difference visually on a Tasteful style of wheel (Which are getting REALLY rare these days. I mean, just looking through BBS's selection.. Not a Damned one that I like)

But even an inch increase in diameter and coursponding tire change can make a very noticable improvement in Handling.

(And yes, I realize that some of you don't care if you can turn. J/K!!)

Something like Edelbrock's 454 or 426 style rims are perfect for my tastes. (the 454's on a Ford or AMC and the 426's on a Mopar)

Whaddya think?

Post by **Chase Bansi** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:03 am

I'm kinda partial to wheels with the 8 spoke design.(wonder where that comes from?)

Thug from American Racing

Cannon from American Racing

(Yes, I know these show 6 lug, also available in 5)