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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Tx Trooperstang wrote: | Goodyear Gatorback Repops are available now if some of you don't know.
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Problem is that these were never used on our cars.
At least for the Capris, they were lower profile tires and tough to find now.
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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svo413
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 753 Location: San Mateo, California
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:53 pm Post subject: Tires |
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Double post _________________ Kevin Gold card MCA Judge for Fox Body
85 ASC Vert #612205
88 ASC Vert #542 20,550 miles
84 SVO 24,000 miles, 84 GT Turbo Vert.
03 Mach I, 89 LX Vert, 74 Mustang II
14 CA Special, 69 Mustang coupe, 07 GT500
67 T-bird, 15 F150 Tuscany, 16 F250 |
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svo413
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 753 Location: San Mateo, California
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:53 pm Post subject: Tires |
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Yes, they are available at $325 per tire. Wtf.
While I put nos parts on my car, it's more of a daily driver. I have 3 car now with dried out side walls which will never get worn out. I dont see it as a good long term investment as are nos parts. _________________ Kevin Gold card MCA Judge for Fox Body
85 ASC Vert #612205
88 ASC Vert #542 20,550 miles
84 SVO 24,000 miles, 84 GT Turbo Vert.
03 Mach I, 89 LX Vert, 74 Mustang II
14 CA Special, 69 Mustang coupe, 07 GT500
67 T-bird, 15 F150 Tuscany, 16 F250 |
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Tx Trooperstang
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 103 Location: Houston, Tx
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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I have a contact from the SSP Web site that they can be obtained cheaper. Less than $280.00 a tire.
Tom _________________ Coming soon # 1079 |
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AZCruisen
Joined: 01 Jan 2013 Posts: 27 Location: Surprise, Arizona
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:24 am Post subject: |
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Well the 20's are off and the stock wheels back on, albeit missing the center caps. I went with the Falkens, and at $77 a tire they will work fine. Tread looks good on it actually, and they are the proper size. Can't wait to take it for a spin to see how much better it rides now compared to those 20's. Does anyone know if there is a comparable center cap that is cheap that I can throw on for now until I can justify the $180 for the proper ones?
Hank, I will be taking it up there for sure now since I have the wheels on. We will be there probably around noon. Still have to clean it up tomorrow morning. |
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svo413
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 753 Location: San Mateo, California
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:35 am Post subject: Caps |
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If you have the old center caps, someone made stickers. Which falkens did you get, 512 or 912? _________________ Kevin Gold card MCA Judge for Fox Body
85 ASC Vert #612205
88 ASC Vert #542 20,550 miles
84 SVO 24,000 miles, 84 GT Turbo Vert.
03 Mach I, 89 LX Vert, 74 Mustang II
14 CA Special, 69 Mustang coupe, 07 GT500
67 T-bird, 15 F150 Tuscany, 16 F250 |
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AZCruisen
Joined: 01 Jan 2013 Posts: 27 Location: Surprise, Arizona
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:46 am Post subject: |
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Here are a couple photos from when I loaded her up to bring it home.
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svo413
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 753 Location: San Mateo, California
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:06 am Post subject: Pics |
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Looks better than i thought it would. My pull down motor has not worked long before it got it. I just used the latch to release it and stick my fingers under it to release it. I think my relays are the problem but have not got around to troubleshoot. _________________ Kevin Gold card MCA Judge for Fox Body
85 ASC Vert #612205
88 ASC Vert #542 20,550 miles
84 SVO 24,000 miles, 84 GT Turbo Vert.
03 Mach I, 89 LX Vert, 74 Mustang II
14 CA Special, 69 Mustang coupe, 07 GT500
67 T-bird, 15 F150 Tuscany, 16 F250 |
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AZCruisen
Joined: 01 Jan 2013 Posts: 27 Location: Surprise, Arizona
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:59 am Post subject: |
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Tires are the 512. My pull down motor is busted in pieces. I am currently looking for a replacement from a caddy. |
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svo413
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 753 Location: San Mateo, California
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:16 am Post subject: Motor |
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You can find replacement plastic housings on eBay. _________________ Kevin Gold card MCA Judge for Fox Body
85 ASC Vert #612205
88 ASC Vert #542 20,550 miles
84 SVO 24,000 miles, 84 GT Turbo Vert.
03 Mach I, 89 LX Vert, 74 Mustang II
14 CA Special, 69 Mustang coupe, 07 GT500
67 T-bird, 15 F150 Tuscany, 16 F250 |
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Tx Trooperstang
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 103 Location: Houston, Tx
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:46 am Post subject: |
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There are a set of caps on Ebay.
Tom _________________ Coming soon # 1079 |
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AZCruisen
Joined: 01 Jan 2013 Posts: 27 Location: Surprise, Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip on the caps. Hope to get those! Cleaned up the car today. Man did it need it. Took her up to the Pavillons cruise in Scottsdale and had a blast.
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Tx Trooperstang
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 103 Location: Houston, Tx
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 am Post subject: |
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I learned something new about the tire sizes used. Coupe used 225 50 15 and Convertibles used 215 65 15 in 85'.
Tom _________________ Coming soon # 1079 |
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hanksgt
Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 206 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:46 am Post subject: |
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Car looks great. So glad you're out cruising with it already. Don't forget the pizza cruise Sat Jan 27!
AZCruisen wrote: | Thanks for the tip on the caps. Hope to get those! Cleaned up the car today. Man did it need it. Took her up to the Pavillons cruise in Scottsdale and had a blast.
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_________________ Hank
Phoenix
'89 ASC #176
'87 ASC #134
'85 GT |
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svo413
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 753 Location: San Mateo, California
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:17 pm Post subject: Tires |
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Pretty sure the vert. Used 225/60-15 tires _________________ Kevin Gold card MCA Judge for Fox Body
85 ASC Vert #612205
88 ASC Vert #542 20,550 miles
84 SVO 24,000 miles, 84 GT Turbo Vert.
03 Mach I, 89 LX Vert, 74 Mustang II
14 CA Special, 69 Mustang coupe, 07 GT500
67 T-bird, 15 F150 Tuscany, 16 F250 |
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