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07-19-2004, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five Racing / Ford 302
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I 'Wheely' Need Some Help
Howdy to all from Georgia! This might be a bonehead thing to ask for help about, but I'm not mechanically minded at all.
My FFR Cobra has 4 lug wheels and I want to put some wheels on it that are close to being period/Halibrands. I know about Compomotives, and their 4 lug look-a-likes are OK - does anyone know of anything else to mimic that look in a 4 lug pattern. And is there a 'sure fit wheel' application for what I'm looking for. I need some direction.
You guys know the look I'm after - thanks for any and all help!
RadioJay
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07-19-2004, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Sparrowbush,
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Cobra Make, Engine: A&C 351W, C4
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Wheels
I have Team III's that I got from Finish Line in FL. I have five lug wheels and I'm not sure if they make four luggers. Check my photo gallery for pics.
Also as I am typing this reply, I see that there is a CC Forum sponsor, Vintage Wheels. I clicked on that link earlier and they have some nice wheels that they are offering at a special price of under a thousand dollars. Visit their site and see if they have what you're looking for.
Good Luck,
Tony
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07-19-2004, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cape Coral,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Past owner ERA 146, ERA 694 in progress, 428 CJ, toploader
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I have never seen 4 lug GT40 style wheels but they be out there somewhere.
A better selection can be found in 5 lug patterns. Why dont you swap to 5 lug ford or Chevy pattern hubs.
Even cheaper would be drill your 4 lug hubs to 5 lug. You may have to weld up the 4 lug holes to restore some strength to the hubs if they are lacking in meat between the holes or hub thickness. Should work for street use, I would think.
John
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07-19-2004, 10:23 PM
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Location: San Diego,
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Your FFR can be upgraded to 5 lug fairly easily. Then you can get the 5 lug adapter and go for pin drive wheels with the knock offs or get the 5 bolt wheels. See the FAQ section at www.ffcobra.com for the specifics on the upgrade.
Scott
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07-19-2004, 11:59 PM
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THANK YOU for wanting something closer to the original look in your wheels. I like that spirit!
Now excuse me while I put on my sun glasses,,,, 'cause dam, your current wheels are blinding me man!  |
07-20-2004, 01:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five Racing / Ford 302
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Tony, John, Scott, Slick
Thanks for your words - I'm looking into the 5 bolt conversion and wonder how much trouble and $$ it will be. You know how it is...does anybody know the bottom line on getting this done, and what kind of shop to go to?
Thanks for all your help dudes!
Jay
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07-20-2004, 05:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Virginia Beach,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everrett-Morrison Cobra, 427W T-5 Z tranny
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Jay,
As far as converting over to five lug rotors, it is so simple it would make your head spin. I am assuming that your factory five uses the mustang donor spindles. All that you need to do is to pick up a set of front and rear rotors from either the lincoln mark 7 or mustang svo/saleen that are offered on e-bay or at your local parts store. The axles you would need are the 5 lug ford ranger axles, as they interchange with the mustang axles perfectly. You can go on ebay for the axles or to a boneyard if you really want to save bucks, but you may not find pristine rotors there. I just converted my 92 mustang to five lug disks and it took me all of about 5 hours to do it myself. If you have rear drums, it is even easier, as the ranger axles and drums work. Pleae let me know if you have any questions about fit-up, I even have a set of svo front rotors up in my roof if your interested. Good luck and remember, don't pay anyone to do something that you can do yourself.
Toodles,
Chris
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07-20-2004, 07:31 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five Racing / Ford 302
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Chris,
That sounds great - is it really as easy as you make it sound? Replacing the front rotors - is this unscrewing the old ones and putting the svo front rotors in their place? As far as the axles, I have drum brakes in the rear. What tools do I need and is this a replacement-type job only? Do the replacement rotors you mention have the same dimensions as the ones I have now? I'm worried about the wheels sticking out further than or do now...I just want to be sure I don't do all that work and then say 'Uh oh'. Thanks, and if my questions are pretty lame please realize I'm no mechanic.
Jay
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07-20-2004, 08:33 PM
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Check the FFR FAQ's http://www.ffcobra.com/FAQ/brakes.html
All things FFR are covered there. They have sold some 5000 cars and there are lots of people that contribute to the FAQ's specific to building an FFR.
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