70 Mach1 Wheels

SWEDE_Mach1 · 03-26-2005

I have just purchased my Mach1 and Im thinking about replacing my Magnum 500 wheels.Looking for inspirations as nearly EVERY 70 Mach 1,Fastback or Boss has Magnum 500 on.Anyone here have something different ? Can do post a pic or PM me and I can send my email.
Thanks

70Mach03 · 03-26-2005

Hi congratulations again on your new Mustang. The 1970 Mach 1's did not come with the Magnum 500 wheels. The only Mustangs that came with those wheels on were the Boss 302 and Boss 429 models. You could order them through the dealer and over the years it has become the most popular replacement wheel for many Mustang owners (including your truly).

This is the wheel cover that was standard on 1970 Mach 1's, it is not a "wheel" but really just a hupcap on a steel rim:
http://www.mustangspecs.com/carpics/70mach14.jpg

If I was looking for an attractive wheel for a 69/70 Mustang, this is one I'd seriously consider, they were used in the 1969/70 Trans Am series on the Boss 302 Mustangs:
http://www.mustangsource.com/Wallpap...oss302_800.jpg

Do a "Goggle" search and you'll see hundreds of pictures of 69/70 Mustangs with different wheel combinations like this:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...+1&btnG=Search

canadianstang · 03-26-2005

i was always thinkin of the big cougar mid 70's mag. the honey comb, wagon wheel looking ones. i dunno why i think i may have seen one with those on it, not sure, but thought they might look sharp. and theyre 15's i believe. and should be some around pretty cheap.

Cracker289 · 03-30-2005

How about some 17x9 late model Mach 1 rims? Semi-classic look but very updated.

canadianstang · 03-30-2005

dunno if the picture worked but they do look killer with the 17" mach wheels hehe

highperf15 · 03-30-2005

Here's a pic of my 70' Mach 1 I had several yrs. back...........This had 15x10 rears ARs and 15x8-1/2 in the front..........This pic was taken when I was showing it in the 97' Detroit Autorama.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photo...Mach_1-med.JPG

dodgestang · 03-30-2005

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Originally Posted by SWEDE_Mach1

I have just purchased my Mach1 and Im thinking about replacing my Magnum 500 wheels.Looking for inspirations as nearly EVERY 70 Mach 1,Fastback or Boss has Magnum 500 on.Anyone here have something different ? Can do post a pic or PM me and I can send my email.
Thanks

Did you know you can get 17 and 18 inch Magnum 500s?

Just a thought...be different and the same...all at the same time

SWEDE_Mach1 · 03-31-2005

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Originally Posted by dodgestang

Did you know you can get 17 and 18 inch Magnum 500s?

Just a thought...be different and the same...all at the same time

I would love to have 17 inches:thumbsup but with prices here ( sweden) Ill be lucky to afford 10 inch rims. Oh well back to saving, saving and maybe ill save some money

Cracker289 · 03-31-2005

Hi Swede. With the low dollar / high Euro exchange rate, I would have though you could buy 17 inch rims for next to nothing over there!!

SWEDE_Mach1 · 04-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Cracker289

Hi Swede. With the low dollar / high Euro exchange rate, I would have though you could buy 17 inch rims for next to nothing over there!!

Yes the EURO is strong, but unfortunately we have the SWEDISH KRONOR, the exchange rate is good for us but then it costs 200 USD to fright them and then we pay about 25% tax on the price of the wheels + frieght so thats no help MAYBE some nice kind and HONEST American

will send them to me IF I pay?? then my tax bill wont be 25%

I priced som American Racing Torq Thrust here in Sweden and for the 17 inch they go for 4000 SEK or about 400 USD and I think i will need 4 of them so that comes to $1600 USD so NO they arent cheap here, THEN I have to buy tyres

Oh well its my birthday soon or Santa will be coming in another "8 MONTHS"

SWEDE_Mach1 · 04-01-2005

If I was going to buy some late model Mustang wheels say from a 94 to 05 what else do I need to buy so they will fit??

Twister · 04-01-2005

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Originally Posted by 70Mach03

This is the wheel cover that was standard on 1970 Mach 1's, it is not a "wheel" but really just a hupcap on a steel rim:
http://www.mustangspecs.com/carpics/70mach14.jpg

there are actually 3 different styles of that hub cap, and finding a good one is real hard, since many grease monkeys over the years have taken impact wrenchs to the lugs...

Twister · 04-01-2005

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Originally Posted by SWEDE_Mach1

If I was going to buy some late model Mustang wheels say from a 94 to 05 what else do I need to buy so they will fit??

the back spacing is compleatly different, you will most likely need spacers

SWEDE_Mach1 · 04-01-2005

Could someone please explain these spacers to me? How they work and how I would know which spacing I would need?
Thankyou