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    4/07/2013 6:47 PM  #1

    Ernest
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    From: Fort Worth, TX
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    What disc brakes

    I have a 66 fastback and bought 16x8 vintage wheel works v40's with 4 1/2 backspace. I need to know what disc setup will fit. Surely someone has these wheels here or knows someone that does. I would really appreciate any help. I have gone to Mustang Steve's house and tried them on his COBRA front setup but they will not work.  Thanks!

     

    4/07/2013 7:41 PM  #2

    Tubo
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    From: Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
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    Re: What disc brakes

    Check with JamesW-from the forum
    He lives close to Waco, Ya might be able to see his car in person

    If it ain't broke, I haven't modified it Yet
     

    4/07/2013 10:23 PM  #3

    lowercasesteve
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    Re: What disc brakes

    I run 16x7 w/4.25 b/s.  Brakes are Wilwood 12.19" rotors.  I have about 1/16" clearence with either steel wheels or my MarkVII aluminum ones.  That is with the 1/8" spacer that comes with the kit.
    Most of us run max 7" front wheels on the early cars.  8"s usually rub the fender badly even with the lip rolled.  I had to go down to a 215x55x16 to make mine fit. 225s flat did not work.

    Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
     

     

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