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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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which wheels?

I have come to a dillemma, I like these two sets of wheels, which ones should I go for?

these:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../72809.520.390

or these:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../72810.520.390

now keep in mind these are photo chops, my truck doesn't look as nice as I "airbrushed" it out to be.

I cleaned up the pic by using paintshop pro 7. here is a list of what I did:
got rid of all of the stray colors (black red, orange, gray)
lowered suspension
removed mirror, lights, some of the side mouldings, and "filled in" all of the holes.

I love graphic manipulation!!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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I Like The First Set.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Yeah, first set.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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First set.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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yeah, those are the ones I was thinking. now for size I was thinking 18X8 up front and 18X10 or something like depending on what the manufacturer has to offer.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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here is the rim i plan on using for my truck. they are availableup to 17 in. with widths up to 11 inches.they are a cobra replica
 
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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hey steve, those are REALLY nice!!! I think you should go with a FElenore paint scheme!!!!!! get the BIG hood scoop from a 79 Cobra, take a section out of the front bumper for some big driving lights. small cab extender with scoops on the side!!!!! hahaha tha'd be shhhwaaaeeeeet!!!!!

really just threw the cab extender in for fun, I really don't like them.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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i actually like the second set better. they seem to go more with the bodystyle of the truck
 
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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I say the second set also.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Neither, go with Cragar SS. A true classic wheel for a classic rig.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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yeah, I can get a set of cragar ss's in 17", but I really want to go 18". I guess it doesn't really make THAT much of a difference though. I had considered the cragars, or some halibrand salt flat specials, but the $$ is outrageous for my budget, so I can get the rims in the images for around $1K with tires mounted, balanced and shipped. so that's what I'm looking at....looks good and won't break the bank!!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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hey ranger, take a look at the boss 308's. they com in sizes from 17 to 20 and rang in price from around a grand to 1800 for the 20's with tires. these were my second choice.
 
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