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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: hooper4pres on June 08, 2010, 10:44:51 PM

Title: snowflake wheels
Post by: hooper4pres on June 08, 2010, 10:44:51 PM
just picked up a set of snowflake wheels.....but couldnt find the centercaps. Do any of the other caps fit? Does it look good without caps? my 14" 8 hole caps fit nice on my turbine's....havent had a chance to see if they will fit the snowflake's though. Any idea's or opinions? Stripping all the clear off the wheels this week and going to polish the face and paint the inserts....but if i get lazy?
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Post by: Haystack on June 09, 2010, 12:26:16 AM
I know the regular 10 hole ones fit. Throw up a wanted ad, they can be had cheap.
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Post by: sarjxxx on June 12, 2010, 03:18:11 AM
Might you want these? (2nd pic)

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Post by: hooper4pres on June 12, 2010, 07:33:29 AM
thanks, but i like the way they look without caps.....will post pics later today.
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Post by: sarjxxx on June 12, 2010, 11:54:43 AM
cool lets see em. I'm thinking about running my turbines with no caps when I get them so I don't blame you at all.
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Post by: hooper4pres on June 13, 2010, 04:56:11 PM
think i might need some tire black
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Post by: Scott D on June 13, 2010, 07:17:43 PM
Find some center caps, sir
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Post by: hypostang on June 13, 2010, 08:48:13 PM
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Find some center caps, sir


+1 ... they look  good other than that :D
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Post by: hooper4pres on June 13, 2010, 09:16:44 PM
i might try my old caps, or some turbine center caps, but if they dont fit/look right i am going to just go with what i got.
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Post by: hypostang on June 13, 2010, 10:00:19 PM
Well ya can't drive around with yer nuts showin :hick:
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Post by: hooper4pres on June 13, 2010, 10:08:04 PM
i dont like the way they look as much as i like the way it handles now
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Post by: bhazard on June 13, 2010, 10:10:10 PM
They look big on the foureyes to me, maybe lower it 1.5 to 2 inches...
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Post by: hypostang on June 29, 2010, 12:24:01 PM
Why in the world did I stumble upon this ?


http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1814522043.html
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Post by: bhazard on June 29, 2010, 01:08:14 PM
LOL

5.0 HO huh?
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Post by: Beau on June 29, 2010, 01:24:12 PM
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As far as i know this is an all original car.
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Original 5.0 HO motor

Uh uh. No Fox Tbird or Cougar ever had an HO 5.0 stock.

What color are the injectors? ;)
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Post by: hcor on June 29, 2010, 09:23:33 PM
well it must be fast it's got Turbo Coupe power windows and door locks, lol
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Post by: Watchdevil on June 30, 2010, 02:30:18 AM
See that is what I am looking forward to with larger wheels and proper tire combo... the improved handling. I mean the old Bird handles pretty good considering it needs everything in the suspension replaced, bushings, shocks, struts, etc. I definitely want to eventually swap out the steering rack for the Sport rack.
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Post by: BogusSVO on June 30, 2010, 11:04:05 AM
Watchdevil.... you may want to look at the 87/88 TC racks too, they are about 2 1/8 lock to lock
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Post by: Beau on June 30, 2010, 01:56:53 PM
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I definitely want to eventually swap out the steering rack for the Sport rack.

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Watchdevil.... you may want to look at the 87/88  TC racks too, they are about 2 1/8 lock to lock


Same thing. ;)
 Some will say to get the pump from the same application, some will argue against it. I'd err on the side of caution though, and get a the right one.


Also, grab a set of TC/Sport sway bars. Throw some good shocks and struts, and you'll swear it's a whole new car...
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Post by: BogusSVO on June 30, 2010, 03:38:39 PM
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Same thing. ;)
 Some will say to get the pump from the same application, some will argue against it. I'd err on the side of caution though, and get a the right one.


Also, grab a set of TC/Sport sway bars. Throw some good shocks and struts, and you'll swear it's a whole new car...


 sounds about lust like what I just finished doing, but I did put poly bushings in about everything... and slammed the front with mustang springs
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Post by: hooper4pres on July 11, 2010, 10:19:39 AM
im glad someone saw the post i put on CL. Im pretty sure it has the HO because the stupid plentum cover had HO on it....but could have been a mistake. But have decided to keep the car...
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Post by: hypostang on July 11, 2010, 11:42:07 AM
I am very glad to hear you decided to keep your car:D



 What everyone was pointing out was that Birds never came from the factory with an HO
 It could have had an HO swap done however , which apparently is more common than I ever thought .
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Post by: Beau on July 11, 2010, 02:15:03 PM
Take that little plate off, just 4 allen screws hold it on. If the upper intake is indeed an HO, it'll have an "HO" cast in the alloy...


Also, if the injectors are orange, they're 19 pounders, another likely indicator.
How about the headers and valve covers?

Snap a pic of 'er, we can probably tell visually if it's an HO?
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