65 Mustang 4 lug

no its a secret · 08-22-2004, 09:25 AM

I just got my first Mustang. It's a 65, (have been told it's a 64 1/2, but I have no idea how to tell), 6 cylinder 170 cid, auto. Black with gold stripes, white interior. She has 4 lug wheels. The tires are real dry rotted from sitting the last several years. I really dont like the steel wheel hubcap look. I am interested in putting alum wheels on her. I like the newer model Mustang wheels. Will these newer generation Stang wheels bolt on my first gen Stang. I have seen some of the newer (80's 90's) models with 4 lug. The existing wheels are 14's I would prefer 15's. In the photo she sports plastic hubcaps. They have got to go.

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Fat0eknee · 08-22-2004, 02:17 PM

most aftermarket wheels are 5 lug pattern ..when i first had mine i had 4 lug all the way around and it was tough to find 4 lug wheels that werent ricer ones so i just waited till i converted to get some wheels ..and what did you do to ur trunk

no its a secret · 08-22-2004, 02:29 PM

I am curious if the newer style 4 lug stang wheels will bolt on.

Take a closer look and you will see the roof has been sectioned across, and moved forward. (oh and I did not do it)

How did you convert to 5 lug? is it swap type of mod?

Orange97GTVert · 08-22-2004, 03:57 PM

Wow, that looks like a really nice custom conversion!

Fat0eknee · 08-22-2004, 05:24 PM

5 lug i did the SSBC conversion in the front ..comes with new spindles, pads, rotors ect ..everything you need to convert over to 5 lug disc brakes ..on the back ur gonna have to stick a different rear end in there with a 5 lug setup already on it ..i dont know if they sell 5 lug axles u can just stick in to covert what you have now or if there is another way maybe somebody else can help - but thats what i did

im not sure if the pony wheels would fit but im guessing no

rbohm · 08-22-2004, 10:04 PM

the post 74 mustang wheels will not interchange with the pre 74 wheels as the bolt patterns are different. the pre 74 wheels were 4x4 1/2" and the 74 up wheels are 4x 4 1/4"

no its a secret · 08-23-2004, 05:59 PM

Thanks. Now I know I need to find another solution. Would you happen to know how much backspacing I could go?

Fat0eknee · 08-23-2004, 06:41 PM

with how wide of a wheel? ..8 inch wheel 4.5 inch backspace

no its a secret · 08-23-2004, 10:17 PM

Thanks

bmxmon · 08-25-2004, 05:20 PM

I have a 65 with four lugs too. I am currently switching it over though, starting with the rear end. I bought a 8inch out of a junk yard, which was actually out of another 65 stang. For the front, i am going to get the front spindels off of a granada, versailes, monarch, or mustang, that was originally equipped with disc's in the front. Then probably put new everything else on it. After all that is done, i will hopefully be ready to put my 302 in it!! If you are looking for some cool looking cheap wheels for the 4 lug for now, there are some cool ones. I believe summit sells these craguar wheels that have 4 lug, that look cool, for like 50-60 a rim. Craguar super spoke, i think they are called. (they are not like the bike spoke ones)

no its a secret · 06-12-2007, 12:40 AM

I finally found some wheels i liked and I got them. The Nissan Z wheels fit great.

bmxmon · 06-12-2007, 05:57 PM

You better post up some pics!

no its a secret · 06-15-2007, 12:52 PM

no its a secret · 06-15-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no its a secret

I just got my first Mustang. It's a 65, (have been told it's a 64 1/2, but I have no idea how to tell), 6 cylinder 170 cid, auto. [/url]

Well I have learned she is not a 64 1/2, but a 1965. Also the six is a 200 not a 170.

bmxmon · 06-15-2007, 04:33 PM

Nice, I like those wheels! Has your mustang been made into a truck??

no its a secret · 06-15-2007, 11:09 PM

Yes, it was converted to a truck.

bmxmon · 06-17-2007, 08:12 AM

Generally Im not a big fan of that, but normally its done to mini-vans and other weird things. I gotta say that looks pretty sweet, definately cool and different. Is that glass custom made or how does that all work?

tr250 · 02-27-2008, 07:32 PM

What size tires did you end up using. What year Z did you get the wheels from?

08-22-2004, 09:25 AM	#1
no its a secret Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 15	65 Mustang 4 lug I just got my first Mustang. It's a 65, (have been told it's a 64 1/2, but I have no idea how to tell), 6 cylinder 170 cid, auto. Black with gold stripes, white interior. She has 4 lug wheels. The tires are real dry rotted from sitting the last several years. I really dont like the steel wheel hubcap look. I am interested in putting alum wheels on her. I like the newer model Mustang wheels. Will these newer generation Stang wheels bolt on my first gen Stang. I have seen some of the newer (80's 90's) models with 4 lug. The existing wheels are 14's I would prefer 15's. In the photo she sports plastic hubcaps. They have got to go. http://media.mustangworks.com/data/5...r-med.JPG?3525 http://media.mustangworks.com/data/5...r-med.JPG?2689 http://media.mustangworks.com/data/5...rior-thumb.JPG http://media.mustangworks.com/data/5...gine-thumb.JPG Last edited by no its a secret; 08-22-2004 at 10:13 AM..

08-22-2004, 03:57 PM	#4
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Wow, that looks like a really nice custom conversion! __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

08-22-2004, 10:04 PM	#6
rbohm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: tucson,az/luray,va Posts: 243	the post 74 mustang wheels will not interchange with the pre 74 wheels as the bolt patterns are different. the pre 74 wheels were 4x4 1/2" and the 74 up wheels are 4x 4 1/4" __________________ define irony: a bunch of idiots on a plane, dancing to a song made famous, by a band who died in a plane crash. fordsix.com admin

06-12-2007, 12:40 AM	#11
no its a secret Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 15	Re: 65 Mustang 4 lug I finally found some wheels i liked and I got them. The Nissan Z wheels fit great. __________________ 65 Mustang http://home.comcast.net/~noitsasecret/index.html

06-12-2007, 05:57 PM	#12
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: 65 Mustang 4 lug You better post up some pics! __________________ Alex

08-22-2004, 02:17 PM	#2
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	most aftermarket wheels are 5 lug pattern ..when i first had mine i had 4 lug all the way around and it was tough to find 4 lug wheels that werent ricer ones so i just waited till i converted to get some wheels ..and what did you do to ur trunk

08-22-2004, 02:29 PM	#3
no its a secret Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 15	I am curious if the newer style 4 lug stang wheels will bolt on. Take a closer look and you will see the roof has been sectioned across, and moved forward. (oh and I did not do it) How did you convert to 5 lug? is it swap type of mod?

08-22-2004, 05:24 PM	#5
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	5 lug i did the SSBC conversion in the front ..comes with new spindles, pads, rotors ect ..everything you need to convert over to 5 lug disc brakes ..on the back ur gonna have to stick a different rear end in there with a 5 lug setup already on it ..i dont know if they sell 5 lug axles u can just stick in to covert what you have now or if there is another way maybe somebody else can help - but thats what i did im not sure if the pony wheels would fit but im guessing no

08-23-2004, 05:59 PM	#7
no its a secret Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 15	Thanks. Now I know I need to find another solution. Would you happen to know how much backspacing I could go?

08-23-2004, 06:41 PM	#8
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	with how wide of a wheel? ..8 inch wheel 4.5 inch backspace

08-23-2004, 10:17 PM	#9
no its a secret Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 15	Thanks

08-25-2004, 05:20 PM	#10
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	I have a 65 with four lugs too. I am currently switching it over though, starting with the rear end. I bought a 8inch out of a junk yard, which was actually out of another 65 stang. For the front, i am going to get the front spindels off of a granada, versailes, monarch, or mustang, that was originally equipped with disc's in the front. Then probably put new everything else on it. After all that is done, i will hopefully be ready to put my 302 in it!! If you are looking for some cool looking cheap wheels for the 4 lug for now, there are some cool ones. I believe summit sells these craguar wheels that have 4 lug, that look cool, for like 50-60 a rim. Craguar super spoke, i think they are called. (they are not like the bike spoke ones)

06-15-2007, 12:52 PM	#13
no its a secret Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 15	Re: 65 Mustang 4 lug __________________ 65 Mustang http://home.comcast.net/~noitsasecret/index.html

06-15-2007, 04:33 PM	#15
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: 65 Mustang 4 lug Nice, I like those wheels! Has your mustang been made into a truck?? __________________ Alex

06-15-2007, 11:09 PM	#16
no its a secret Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 15	Re: 65 Mustang 4 lug Yes, it was converted to a truck. __________________ 65 Mustang http://home.comcast.net/~noitsasecret/index.html

06-17-2007, 08:12 AM	#17
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: 65 Mustang 4 lug Generally Im not a big fan of that, but normally its done to mini-vans and other weird things. I gotta say that looks pretty sweet, definately cool and different. Is that glass custom made or how does that all work? __________________ Alex

02-27-2008, 07:32 PM	#18
tr250 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Re: 65 Mustang 4 lug What size tires did you end up using. What year Z did you get the wheels from?

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