In '98 my friend had em on an '83 ranger. It was also white.I had Weld's on my 87 vert back in the 90's. I think they are timeless but yes they are on many, many cars
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Holy chit man, you nailed it on that post. I'm in my late 30's, have 3 kids, wrench in my spare time (naps and after bed time) and of course with having a house takes priority as well as the kids so the Mustang becomes tight on budget and have to shop smart. Just had to repair and clean my chimney, that's $500 less for diapers, food and Mustang parts for me bro!
As far as other posts I see I'm tired of people always whining about how all Mustangs look the same, wheels are played out, this and that is too popular and wanting something different. Go buy a Camaro or a Toyota and be "different". You can only do a Fox so many different ways before looking like a 1,000 others (based on what you see on the internet). Even the people that convert to 5 lugs still only have so many favorable choices before starting to look the same as all the other converts. Build your Mustang the way you want and stop looking to see what everyone else is doing because no matter what you think you most likely are not original.
I'm not only intuitive but I'm living it.
Ps: that pic of that white gt- sharp. Clean, classic, and sharp.
Pss: Going forward I'm not going to mention any new addition "budget friendly parts" unless they just so happen to out perform they way they naysayers said they would in the bagillion other posts. Speaking of outdated, overdone, and borderline tacky I'm thinking about getting the braided radiator hose wraps. Bring on the rain of hate!
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I like my tach well clamped on, thank you. Although parachute pants are no fun to walk up stairs in.
Ohh C'mon!!
Nothing says "And it's got a big assed tach, hose clamped to the column, a single plastic Jazz racing seat, and a 3" red RCI 5 pt harness" any better than a set of those things.
Weld draglites are one step above Centerline auto/drags, and they are one step above an aluminum mini spare in the grand scheme of things.
Just because the car is a product of the 80's doesn't mean it has to be dressed like it.
Unless you like parachute pants, and red leather short coats w/ a dozen zippers
I like my tach well clamped on, thank you. Although parachute pants are no fun to walk up stairs in.
Ohh C'mon!!
Nothing says "And it's got a big assed tach, hose clamped to the column, a single plastic Jazz racing seat, and a 3" red RCI 5 pt harness" any better than a set of those things.
Weld draglites are one step above Centerline auto/drags, and they are one step above an aluminum mini spare in the grand scheme of things.
Just because the car is a product of the 80's doesn't mean it has to be dressed like it.
Unless you like parachute pants, and red leather short coats w/ a dozen zippers
4 bolt Keystone Raiders, Keystone Classics or Cragar SS wheels are a problem to find, unless you run without one lug. (Is he still a member here?) That is why I like my pony wheels; 5 spokes and 4 lugs.
I'm kinda with mike on this one.
I don't so much mind the look, i just think it's kinda silly to drive around with no rubber on the front end of the car.
Besides with drag radials being as good as they are people run 10's even faster with full size front wheels so i don't see the point.
I don't so much mind the look, i just think it's kinda silly to drive around with no rubber on the front end of the car.
Besides with drag radials being as good as they are people run 10's even faster with full size front wheels so i don't see the point.
I definitely would not run the skinnies on the street. It's already hairy enough stopping with the stock brakes. I like the discussion here guys, keep it up.
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Well, i don't know how often you goto the track or plan to, but remember it's only a good deal if you can make good use of what you buy. Welds aren't really that valuable, at that price not enough so to flip them.
IMO, the money would be better spent on another set of rear rims that match your fronts (didn't see what you have) then put drag radials on them.
You can use them on the street, track and even just drive the car to the track on them.
Logic prevails yet again. Probably almost the same $ to throw drag radials on the ponies I have now.
Or a Fairmont?
Nobody's made one like this one yet.
Because only you are that crazy? Normally I would shake my head seeing a coupe modified, but that is some serious creativity and hard work. I think the tail end looks amazing, best part of the car for me.
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I usually see welds going for roughly 50-75$ a wheel. If they have descent rubber on them paying 350$ for the set is cheap. I completely agree they are played out but there is a good market for them. So I slightly disagree that they couldn't be flipped for a profit. Just my .02
For the record I'd never do big and littles for street use. I like the draglites and they make wider wheels for the front so you don't have to compromise braking up front. Once again, who gives a rats ass what the person next to you is doing, We love Mustangs and there is no shortage of them out there and they've been around for 20+ years. Pretty much anything you can do with them has already been done many times over. How are you supposed to be unique when there are literally thousands of others out there shopping all the same parts as you and keeping to a budget? I guess you could gut the car and sport something like @madmike1157 did with his car if you're into that kind of thing.
To me the 87-93 Fox 5.0 is absolutely beautiful pretty much stock looking. It really doesn't need much. I love the boxy body, LX tails, pony wheels or other nice 17's, add some stance to it, improve braking, add some HP and just restore the body/paint and interior and you have a nice car that you didn't blow your retirement on. If that's not enough for you then why did you buy a Fox to begin with?
To me the 87-93 Fox 5.0 is absolutely beautiful pretty much stock looking. It really doesn't need much. I love the boxy body, LX tails, pony wheels or other nice 17's, add some stance to it, improve braking, add some HP and just restore the body/paint and interior and you have a nice car that you didn't blow your retirement on. If that's not enough for you then why did you buy a Fox to begin with?
I think there is a couple bucks to be had, but for me it wouldn't be enough to go through the trouble. Used tires are a buyers market, from a sales standpoint with wheels they aren't worth much. Nobody wants to drag them to a tire place have them unmounted and sell them separate. It's like any other package deal, instead of buying 4 things, you are buying 8, so you get a deep discount.
As i've aged i've grown intolerant to ebay and craigslist tire kickers. Maybe i watch too much pawn stars and pickers, because doubling my money on a flip of this low of value is where i would be to make it worth my time, anything less would just be a PITA.
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I agree about Ebay and CL. You say something is $200 and some idiot asks if you take $80 before he sees it . Then he asks if it will fit his car. That is why I tell people my prices are my prices and I don't take checks, money orders, or barter. PRobaby why I have a garage full of parts too. I don't need the hassle o try and make a few bucks. One moron wanted me to deliver the part to him.
