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And WTF: is so nasty about deep dish wheels ? There's a reason for all those aftermarket/deep dish bullitt style wheels for the S197
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And WTF: is so nasty about deep dish wheels ? There's a reason for all those aftermarket/deep dish bullitt style wheels for the S197
Norm Peterson
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A friend of mine had a '67, and my '08 was a clear reminder of that car. Plus it more than likely would have driven away from an original Boss 302 (my favorite Mustang all the way up to the introduction of the S197).
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Isn't the hood line in side view more like the 71-73?
That car had a lot of performance potential and was a ball to drive. Mine was a '72.
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Norm Peterson
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Maybe because it tries to look wider than it really is.And WTF: is so nasty about deep dish wheels ? There's a reason for all those aftermarket/deep dish bullitt style wheels for the S197
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I think it's because high offset wheels look like big fancy hubcaps and dished wheels look like expensive fancy wheels.
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I just don't like deep dish wheels - at one time I did, but not any more. Maybe it was the import stance scene where people were putting monster cans on the lips and taking photos. That's all!
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I see your point and suppose it depends on the style of wheel and offset
Once again, it depends on the style of wheel, the size and offset.. For my particular application, I went with a squared 20x9.5" setup with 45mm offset which tucks the wheels inside the fenderwells rather than sticking out past the lip..
I also wanted to pair them with 275/35/20 series tires to reduce the 4x4 appearance gap as well..
I definitely did not want my car looking like some ricer with monster cans, that's for damn sure lol. I wanted a wheel that allows fitting larger 275 series tires, but also still has that classic muscle car look to it and was designed exclusively just for that car.. After doing extensive research comparing several different vendors, I decided in the end that Steeda was my best choice in what I was looking for..
I totally agree and also wish that our cars would've included a full fastback greenhouse like the 67-68 models.. IMO the S197's would've looked far more complete
I know there has been allot of debate on it. but I still consider my 14 A "Fastback"
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I definitely consider our cars as a fastback.. By comparison they have more in common with the 65-66 2+2 fastback which still featured a horizontal decklid..
However my only complaint, is I wish they would've looked more like the 67-68 fastback models that had sloping rooflines throughout the entire decklid.. Here's some images of Lee Iacocca 45th anniversary 2009 edition and 67-68 fastback..
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That's what I started this thread for. I agree it seems to have more in common with the 65-66 Fastback. But from what I hear its popular opinion that's its more 67-68. I was blown away when on poster on here said the hood was kinda like a 71. Was driving home that night and looking at it I agree. never saw that before but now that he said that I can see it. I wish the would have put the 71 Mach-1 NACA Hood scoops in though. Take a 05-14. add Mach-1 Hood. they make Mach-1 side mirrors. and make the fastback longer like the 67-68 like you said and that (to me) would be perfection. Although I am extremely happy with my 14 the way it is.
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06 T-RED S/C GT
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Those 3 images of the Lee Iacocca 45th anniversary edition I posted would've been perfection IMO.. But I do agree with your post with the exception of the hood resembling the 71 model, as I just don't see anything about the 2005-14 models having anything in common with the 71-73 models at all
Those 3 images of the Lee Iacocca 45th anniversary edition I posted would've been perfection IMO.. But I do agree with your post with the exception of the hood resembling the 71 model, as I just don't see anything about the 2005-14 models having anything in common with the 71-73 models at all
Sitting in the drivers seat looking out. the line of the hood looks like my dad's 71. minus the mach-1 Hood obviously.
I want a 71 Mach-1 hood style for my 14 but cant find anything.
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Not saying that I disagree about the hood lines being similar with the 71-73.. I personally just don't see the resemblance
Not saying that I disagree about the hood lines being similar with the 71-73.. I personally just don't see the resemblance
Its all good !
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I think the 05-09 cars look a lot like the 69-70 mach1. It has the same front end look, the same type of spoiler and the fast back on both cars don't quite go all the way to the back of the car.
The only main difference I see is that the 69-70 mach1 has a hood scoop and most 05-09 Mustangs don't. I added a MMD hood scoop to my car just to complete the mach1 look because they are my favorite classic mustangs.
The only main difference I see is that the 69-70 mach1 has a hood scoop and most 05-09 Mustangs don't. I added a MMD hood scoop to my car just to complete the mach1 look because they are my favorite classic mustangs.
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^^ I'm have the same opinion.
I owned a 69 Mach 1 428SJ back in the 80's and when the 05-09 arrived I thought wow, they did that right, I got to get me one. So I did.
I've played with the idea of selling it a few times but only a tasteful resto mod from 65-70 would be better in my mind and those are pricy.
I owned a 69 Mach 1 428SJ back in the 80's and when the 05-09 arrived I thought wow, they did that right, I got to get me one. So I did.
I've played with the idea of selling it a few times but only a tasteful resto mod from 65-70 would be better in my mind and those are pricy.
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I love the looks of both of my 2005s.
But the year it reminds me of most is the 65-66 fastback...particularly around the b-pillar--1/4 window area.
But the year it reminds me of most is the 65-66 fastback...particularly around the b-pillar--1/4 window area.
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06 T-RED S/C GT
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What do you mean the fastback on the 69-70 cars don't go all the way to the back of the car
I suggest you look again, as they most certainly do go all the way back to the rear decklid.. FYI: the 69-70 fastback models were technically referred to as Sportsroofs..Attachments
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