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4/30/2021 5:37 AM  #26


Re: What do you guys think about these wheels?

All I can say, is there appears to be some nice work done on the car, and a car is worth what ever you can convince someone to pay for it. Now for me and my family budget, $25k is a stretch for a play car, and in reality I would rather have 10 of mine than one at that value.

As far as the wheels and tires go, I have 17" on mine only because of the MS brakes and tire availability. I still feel that these cars look best with a 15" wheel and a beefy tire all tucked up under the fenders. Wheels can be tricky as well, for me I think the classic cars look best with some dish built into the wheel, the flat surface wheels look too modern for me.

I like the look of a good Trans-Am series 67-68, setting low with massive rubber crammed up under the fenders.

Butt, as we all have agreed, everyone should build their car however they want, its theirs.

 

4/30/2021 5:49 AM  #27


Re: What do you guys think about these wheels?

Sounds like there's some confusion on what concourse means.  Concourse is a restoration to 100% the way the car left the factory.  This means paint marks, tags, etc. on the chassis and elsewhere.  If the car is modified it cannot be considered concourse.  A concourse restoration goes over and above to get authenticity.  The cars are painted so they have overspray as they would have from the factory.  The paint needs to have the same level of orange peel, etc.  You actually get penalized if the car is too nice.  You can tweak the body gaps, etc., but it can't be perfect or you'll loose show points.

It sounds like the car was a very nice restification where it was detailed throughout.  Once it was modified you can't rightly call it "restored", because restored means back to stock.  That doesn't mean it wasn't a very nice car, probably nicer than any Mustang that left the factory.

 

4/30/2021 11:11 PM  #28


Re: What do you guys think about these wheels?

Well in that case the 1954 Kaiser Darrin we were building will get deducted for the door actually working lol. Those doors are a pain in the -oh no I used a word I shouldn't have- on a whole new level. And if you watch the commercial the lady slides the door like a champ. I see what your saying. Tk0 my ole Boss went over the top on the concourse.  His builds are very nice Check him out Dan Green Restorations.

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5/01/2021 11:24 AM  #29


Re: What do you guys think about these wheels?

True74yamaha wrote:

It was completely rotisserie restored underneath its as concourse as you can get. As far as engine compartment for the most part and the exception of the shelby taillight  panel and custom fuel cap. The owner originally bought a Revology  Mustang. He said it was absolutely crap then he found that convertible. Personally I dont understand how it sold for that much. My old Boss built it for his wife for a present she never even drove it once. Lol

If it was my wife, she would be sleeping in it too.  I would never get a chance to drive it. LOL

 

5/01/2021 12:59 PM  #30


Re: What do you guys think about these wheels?

What I thought was crazy it that car only got sanded out to 400grit and baby that thing looks shinny in that single stage Candy Apple Red.

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5/01/2021 7:37 PM  #31


Re: What do you guys think about these wheels?

I suppose its possible to fit a 9" wheel in the back, I've got 8" right now, roll the quarterpanel flush, some really low profile tires to limit sidewall bulge, and the perfect offset. But... not those wheels, not those ever. 


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