37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[35fordcoupe]

yes sir that helps. I am planning for a 17x8 wheel and I'd like to find a 255/60/17 tire for a little more sidewall and to make sure there is no space at all between the tire and fender. I think I'm all set on the back...just need to measure the front for the backspace and decide how wide to go. the narrower the better probably with my manual steering.

[IC2]

These are Dunlop Sport 5000 265-60x17 ( 29.1Dia)

[randyr]

yes sir that helps. I am planning for a 17x8 wheel and I'd like to find a 255/60/17 tire for a little more sidewall and to make sure there is no space at all between the tire and fender. I think I'm all set on the back...just need to measure the front for the backspace and decide how wide to go. the narrower the better probably with my manual steering.

255/60/17 should get you 29.04" diameter tire http://robrobinette.com/tire_diameter.htm
That should definitely fill the wheel well.

What kind of rims are you going to get? I doubt that I'll keep these Coddington Smoothies on my car. I got a deal on them when I first started the project but all 4 are 17x8 and that's just too wide for the front tires to clear. I think I have 215/45/17 on the front right now which is 24.6" diameter. They would probably clear fine with a 17x7 or maybe 17x6.

[35fordcoupe]

Thanks for the info guys. Randy we are thinking about billet specialties vintec with spinner caps or maybe the legacy II. Something modern, but simple and a little old school...not like some of the billet wheels out there . we are going to do 15's in front too.

[bluestang67]

A lot of times those springs also don't exactly center the rear wheel in the wheel well on 37 & 38 Fords. Chassis Engineering Inc has a 1.5" lowering block kit that give up to 3/4" adjustment for the rear end to center the wheels. I'm going to get that kit because my wheels need to move forward 5/8 to 3/4". It'll be hard to tell if you need it till you put the rear fenders on.
I have 2" drop spindles on the front of mine, too.
The car is looking good. Glad to see he's making progress.

Randy the rear is dead center in the pick no rub and they are out side in the opening .

I like the Idea of the shackle threw the frame wonder why they set it at such a stock height ? Well blocks will get it down '

On the MII I ordered it with the long control arms didn't ask the difference in length but figured more frame clearance would be best . The wheel in pic is a early Crown Vic 15 inch 4.5 inch back spacing

[randyr]

Hey fellas, long time, no post! Happy New Year!! Hope your holidays were good!
I was in Oklahoma for a couple of weeks and have been working a lot since I got back to SoCal, but not on my car.

Why is it that when you're broke you find the good deals on some parts that you need?? Argh!!! The BMW convertible front bucket seats I want are posted on CL this week at a very reasonable price and my pockets are empty!!! Rats!!! I know it's going to be a while before I can actually drive the car but it would be helpful to plan around them. I can't really fabricate a center console or any of that stuff until I know for sure how the seats are going to fit. Oh well, someday it'll all come together....

Anyway, just checking in. Will post some pics when I actually do something!!

Randy

[34_40]

Hey fellas, long time, no post! Happy New Year!! Hope your holidays were good!
I was in Oklahoma for a couple of weeks and have been working a lot since I got back to SoCal, but not on my car.

Why is it that when you're broke you find the good deals on some parts that you need?? Argh!!! Oh well, someday it'll all come together....

Anyway, just checking in. Will post some pics when I actually do something!!

Randy

Hi Randy! And a Happy New Year to you as well! I was thinking that I should search out this thread and plug in some updates, "just because"!

I stole some time this past sunday and actually made some progress on mine!
I've been struggling to get the connection at the front to be "just so". The fenders come together and a connector hold it all together but they just wouldn't fit just right so I ended up cutting it all away and "re-working" the joints and after a few attempts it is starting to come together, I didn't plan on being there so no pictures.. But I hope to get back in this weekend so I'll snap a few. I really wish these were metal fenders as I would've been done weeks ago! This fiberglass and trying to get the shape "just so".. it's been kicking my butt!

And a big 10-4 on the deals coming when the pocketbook is empty! Why is it we always remember those deals the most also?!?

[406Rich]

Hi Randy, we thought that maybe you didn`t like us anymore..... hey we know life just gets busy and the hobbies wait....

[IC2]

Randy, I kinda figured when we didn't hear much from you that you must have made your yearly pilgrimage back to be re-okied.

Now it's time to get back to work on your vehicle(s).

Welcome back

[bluestang67]

Everyone has been quite lately , I have been a little under the weather and not doing much . But at least the builder has done some and spirits are up .

A couple pics

[randyr]

Hey fellas,
I did a small little project on mine today. I purchased a halogen headlight conversion kit from Bob Drake several months. Since I had a little time to kill today, here's a few pics of what I did....

Now I just need to clean up the buckets and paint them.

[IC2]

Lookin' good, guys. I too have been a bit under the weather - cold then flu but now I think done till the next time.

That looks like quite a mod, Randy

I got the new 325# (effective rate (300)springs on the front end replacing the 160s (150 effective) as well as make up a front license bracket. I also did a 3rd tail light but need to take a couple of photos of that:

[randyr]

Lookin' good, guys. I too have been a bit under the weather - cold then flu but now I think done till the next time.

That looks like quite a mod, Randy

I got the new 325# (effective rate (300)springs on the front end replacing the 160s (150 effective) as well as make up a front license bracket. I also did a 3rd tail light but need to take a couple of photos of that:

Nice springs, Dave! I see now why you chose that color for your car.....to match your license plate..... Looks great!

Yeah, on my headlights, the sealed beams behind the original glass lenses were never really very bright. Hopefully, the halogens behind the original lens will give me a brighter outlook on things. There is a big rubber grommet that fits into that big hole in the back of the bucket. It's supposed to allow you to change the bulb from the back when necessary.

[IC2]

Nice springs, Dave! I see now why you chose that color for your car.....to match your license plate..... Looks great!

I had a choice* when I did my registration - the older blue on white or the "coordinating" color. I do need to do the raised accent line ..........................

*(The county clerks DMV office still had some of the older versions for "friends" and we are friends, but I went with the new color)

[406Rich]

I saw those at the street rod nats last year Randy, think I`m going with the clear poly lenses though, they make a big differance at night, lot longer light beam on the road.