16 inch rims fgor 76 ranchero
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with a stock ride height you should be fine as long as you keep a low profile. I have 15 x 7 with 235/60s and I have lowered it almost 2" all the way around and there is no problems with drivability. 72-79 have some really big fender wells but if you made any suspension changes I would check the tire dimensions for the new rim size.
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hey thanks for the info! thats what i was wanting to know. i'm going to run stock suspension, with 16 inch good year eagles once i get this 400 in. Boy have you ever removed a front fender there must be thirty bolts! and you literally have to take apart the front end to do it. anyway thanks for the reply oregon ranchero guy
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do you think the 16's will look good or do you think the 15's would look better? anything but the 14's i got the front fenders off and cleaned and painted the frame and inner fenders. tomorrow i will get the engine in and start wiring. do you know if the fuse block for a 351 will fit the 400 wiring plugs? oregon ranchero guy
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I think either would look good. its your prefference and budget saw a fastback mustang on tv this morning with 20" rims. thats crazy, but it looked good. I think you just dip the edges in rubber when you go this big.
all the wiring should match right up. the only thing I have seen vary is the oil pressure sender.
all the wiring should match right up. the only thing I have seen vary is the oil pressure sender.
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thanks for the advice. i just broke one of my engine mounts today so i can't get it in until i get new ones. aaaaahhhhhhh! but i did get some good news my fenders are only going to cost $200 to repair and prep and primer. it seems like one step forward one step back sometimes but hey when you got a thing for ranchero's its amazing the frustration you will put up with. I'll get some pictures taken and get a gallery going soon so you can see my basket case. oregon ranchero guy
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