Fox 1983 V6 Convertable

LAFF · Jul 2, 2019

Ordered a 302 from Blueprint. Should be here in a couple of weeks. I've followed this forum as a non member for some time.
Have found a lot of good advice. the reason I joined you all.
What has driven me crazy is the advice on tire sizes, and wheel sizes.
Please someone tell me if a 275/40/17 will fit on the rear of a 1983 GLX Convertable?

Mustang5L5 · Jul 2, 2019

That tire size will fit...but it all depends on the wheel offset and backspacing.

Do you have a wheel in mind?

LAFF · Jul 2, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
That tire size will fit...but it all depends on the wheel offset and backspacing.

Do you have a wheel in mind?

I have been advised 9” on the rear, and 8” on the front.
Just been confused on the tire size conversations I’ve read.

LAFF · Jul 2, 2019

Thank you

JD1964 · Jul 3, 2019

Also depends on the ride height. I have 285/40 17 on 11" Cobra replica wheels. Flipped quads and stock rear springs. Only get minor rub on the outer edge if I turn in to a steep lot at an angle. But all other driving conditions, I've never had an issue.

LAFF · Jul 3, 2019

John Dirks Jr said:
Also depends on the ride height. I have 285/40 17 on 11" Cobra replica wheels. Flipped quads and stock rear springs. Only get minor rub on the outer edge if I turn in to a steep lot at an angle. But all other driving conditions, I've never had an issue.

Thank you John
Surprised me that there were no quad shocks
On this car..
When I was having the frame connectors welded in I looked everything over.
There was nothing there to even have quad shocks.
I really appreciate your input.
Been driving me crazy about the size for the rear end.

Mustang5L5 · Jul 4, 2019

Iirc, quads debuted in 1984

LAFF · Jul 4, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
Iirc, quads debuted in 1984

Thanks

Davedacarpainter · Jul 4, 2019

If it matters, and it probably doesn't, I've worked on '85 and '86 models and the '85 didn't have the quad shocks. Still a slapper bar.

LAFF · Jul 4, 2019

Davedacarpainter said:
If it matters, and it probably doesn't, I've worked on '85 and '86 models and the '85 didn't have the quad shocks. Still a slapper bar.

The engine I’M installing only has a little over
300hp. I think everything will hold up to it.

Mustang5L5 · Jul 4, 2019

I think you are right on 85/86

However, a good set of LCAs and itbwont matter regardless

LAFF · Jul 4, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
I think you are right on 85/86

However, a good set of LCAs and itbwont matter regardless

I looked over the control arms.
They looked pretty strong.

Fox 1983 V6 Convertable

LAFF

Enough to make my old Nipples hard

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Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

LAFF

Enough to make my old Nipples hard

LAFF

Enough to make my old Nipples hard

JD1964

there is enough sticking out to grab on to

LAFF

Enough to make my old Nipples hard

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

LAFF

Enough to make my old Nipples hard

Davedacarpainter

Chicks can make things hard if they’re inspired...

LAFF

Enough to make my old Nipples hard

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

LAFF

Enough to make my old Nipples hard

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