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10/10/2020 11:06 AM  #1


Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Happy to get a pair of my 01 Bullit ford wheels back from Weldcraft Wheels,

cost was $175 per wheel.    Roughly 3wk turn around w shipping.  

welds look good.  I have a pair of 225-45 tires going on  early next week.   I will be happy to ditch the spacers !

i will try to post pics as soon as I figure out how to do that.  

 

 

10/10/2020 11:41 AM  #2


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Last edited by caveeagle (10/10/2020 11:53 AM)

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10/10/2020 11:53 AM  #3


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Skool me real quick...........What's the rub (no pun intended about running spacers?!
Always wondered.
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10/10/2020 11:58 AM  #4


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

I have wanted to get rid of the spacer on my front for a few reasons. 

7” wide is plenty wide for a 67

minor wheel rub, running 17x8 and 245/45 tires.  To the cut wheels will be 17x7 and 225/45 tires. 

In my early days, I didn’t know any better and bought spacers that were not hub-centric.  So I have never felt great about these. 

I am also chasing down some suspension/ vibrations and want to eliminate the spacers from the whole setup.  

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10/11/2020 8:56 AM  #5


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

My 66 handles terrible with the spacers. I also had Weldcraft narrow my wheels. Handling greatly improved.


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10/11/2020 9:28 AM  #6


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

They look good.  What did  back spacing did you go with?  Are you going to use the same size front and rear?

 

10/11/2020 2:07 PM  #7


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

I had my 04 Bullitt front wheels narrowed to 7" by Wheels America in Dallas. I am running 245/45R17 tires on the rear and 235/45R17 tires in front on my 68. No rubbing issues and no spacers installed.


68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
 

10/11/2020 2:08 PM  #8


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Just like mine.  As for backspacing, the wheels originally were 17x8 with 5.72" BS.  Now, with 1" removed, they have 4.72" BS.


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10/11/2020 8:29 PM  #9


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Chaplin wrote:

They look good. What did back spacing did you go with? Are you going to use the same size front and rear?

I don’t remember what the back spacing landed at, but they are just the stock 01 Bullets and the inside rim was brought in by 1” and should bring the inner edge right back to where it was with the spacer. 

I decided to go with the 17x7 only on the Fronts.  Using 225/45 tires. 

staying with 17x8 on the rear with 245/45 tires. 


 

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10/11/2020 8:32 PM  #10


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

What do you guys think about the stripped finish where they did the welding. 

Should I Spray some primer on there?  Or just roll like this?

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10/12/2020 1:44 PM  #11


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Im running 1" spacers on mine.  I've never had any issues with the spacers.  I haven't priced out rims in awhile but at $175 a rim wouldn't you be close to buying a new set of knock offs?  

 

10/12/2020 1:56 PM  #12


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Steve69 wrote:

Im running 1" spacers on mine.  I've never had any issues with the spacers.  I haven't priced out rims in awhile but at $175 a rim wouldn't you be close to buying a new set of knock offs?  

I spent a fair amount of time looking for a 17x7 wheel with the right backspacing and was guaranteed to fit the Cobra 13” brakes.   

I heard the Torque thrust M would work. But could not find any in stock, in the right size.  

this was the cheapest way to a guaranteed fit that I could find.  (Given that I already had the Wheels and was happy keeping the 17x8.  And 245/45 on the backs)

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10/12/2020 3:56 PM  #13


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

caveeagle wrote:

What do you guys think about the stripped finish where they did the welding. 

Should I Spray some primer on there?  Or just roll like this?

 
I would seal it, inside at a minimum at bead.

Here in da U.P. aluminum and salt messes up the bead for sealing tires.

Not to mention galvanic action (corrosion) of dissimilar metals between bare aluminum rim and steel belts in tires.
If you happen to drive through salt water, mud, or even rain with all of its impurities, it just starts to corrode.

That’s why show cars are always getting the wheels polished to remove to corrosion...oxidation,tarnish, rust.

Nice work on wheels.

 

10/12/2020 7:28 PM  #14


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

thanks!  Any tips on what kind of paint I should use?   Maybe just a decent primer?

Nos681 wrote:

caveeagle wrote:

What do you guys think about the stripped finish where they did the welding. 

Should I Spray some primer on there?  Or just roll like this?

 
I would seal it, inside at a minimum at bead.

Here in da U.P. aluminum and salt messes up the bead for sealing tires.

Not to mention galvanic action (corrosion) of dissimilar metals between bare aluminum rim and steel belts in tires.
If you happen to drive through salt water, mud, or even rain with all of its impurities, it just starts to corrode.

That’s why show cars are always getting the wheels polished to remove to corrosion...oxidation,tarnish, rust.

Nice work on wheels.

 

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10/12/2020 8:38 PM  #15


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

A  tire service center should have a special coating for porous alloy rims. I had a Jimmy that  needed a rim seal.
You could use Glyptal, that stuff is great, I used it on the inside of  my 331 block

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10/13/2020 10:04 AM  #16


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

caveeagle wrote:

Steve69 wrote:

Im running 1" spacers on mine.  I've never had any issues with the spacers.  I haven't priced out rims in awhile but at $175 a rim wouldn't you be close to buying a new set of knock offs?  

I spent a fair amount of time looking for a 17x7 wheel with the right backspacing and was guaranteed to fit the Cobra 13” brakes.   

I heard the Torque thrust M would work. But could not find any in stock, in the right size.  

this was the cheapest way to a guaranteed fit that I could find.  (Given that I already had the Wheels and was happy keeping the 17x8.  And 245/45 on the backs)

   Have you tried them on your Cobra Brakes after being narrowed.?   Im working on 2014 Mustang brakes right now with 13.2 rotors.  The Bullets I have wont fit unless I'm using the 1" spacers.  They hit on the Calipers.
 

 

10/13/2020 11:35 AM  #17


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Rudi wrote:

A  tire service center should have a special coating for porous alloy rims. I had a Jimmy that  needed a rim seal.
You could use Glyptal, that stuff is great, I used it on the inside of  my 331 block

 
I like that idea for the wheels.

 

10/13/2020 12:58 PM  #18


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

caveeagle wrote:

What do you guys think about the stripped finish where they did the welding. 

Should I Spray some primer on there?  Or just roll like this?

I never did anything with mine. They’ve been on there for about ten years and show no signs of deteriorating. 


"anyone that stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty"Henry Ford
 

10/19/2020 8:57 AM  #19


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Darn,  just figured out the oem ford center caps don’t fit without the spacers.  The bearing cap,  and even just the wheel bearing retainer and cotter hit too.   

@MS

What are you guys doing for center caps?   Going commando?

If nothing else clears,  I will either just get some Shiny new bearing caps.  Or maybe even 3D print a center cap with a taller dome.  

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10/19/2020 9:03 AM  #20


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

It will sit a couple inches lower when I get it on the ground and the suspension can unbind.  But, I still need to so something to address the front ride height.  Short term I might cut a coil, but I will eventually do some major upgrade to the uca/LCA/Strut rods etc.  

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10/19/2020 10:18 AM  #21


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

caveeagle wrote:

Darn,  just figured out the oem ford center caps don’t fit without the spacers.  The bearing cap,  and even just the wheel bearing retainer and cotter hit too.   

@MS

What are you guys doing for center caps?   Going commando?

If nothing else clears,  I will either just get some Shiny new bearing caps.  Or maybe even 3D print a center cap with a taller dome.  

 
I designed some rings that press into the wheels so you can use the 2006 or newer wheel caps, which look more like original styled steel wheel center caps. They are hollow on the back so they clear the bearing covers.

Contact Michael ( info@MustangSteve.com ) to procure a set of the adapters.


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10/19/2020 10:22 AM  #22


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!




upload images

Shows the later model center caps on the 2001-2004 Bullitt wheels.


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10/19/2020 10:47 AM  #23


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

Haha,,  I just noticed those on your main page.   I guess it’s been a while since I have taken a close look at your offerings.   ;)

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10/20/2020 5:03 AM  #24


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

I do like the look of those 05+ caps.   Those darn things are $100 a set on AM. 

since I was sort of going for the “bunny” look anyway,  I am taking a shot at some printed caps.  the first test print fits good.  I need to add the retaining tabs and see if it will stay in place.  

**pics wont load. :/

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10/20/2020 9:22 AM  #25


Re: Just rec’d Narrowed 01 Bullitt wheels back!

caveeagle wrote:

Darn,  just figured out the oem ford center caps don’t fit without the spacers.  The bearing cap,  and even just the wheel bearing retainer and cotter hit too.   

@MS

What are you guys doing for center caps?   Going commando?

If nothing else clears,  I will either just get some Shiny new bearing caps.  Or maybe even 3D print a center cap with a taller dome.  

I made a spacer ring from some 1/4” Plexiglass and attached it with some double backed tape I got from my friendly Porsche, Audi parts guy. It’s been on there ten years.


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