Ooh barracuda
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can anyone tell me the bolt pattern on my 1965 Barracuda?
it is a 273 Automatic
also how would I measure it
THANKS
it is a 273 Automatic
also how would I measure it
THANKS
I want to install 4.5 inch wheels what do I have to do ?
I was looking for a simple way to do this, I still want to keep my 14" hub caps and tires but would like to swap back and forth a set of Hurst wheels here are a few pics of my car and the hurst wheels..... Let me know your thoughts on the hurst wheels for the Barracuda THANKS
http://s147.photobucket.com/user/johnm1957/media/002-21.jpg.html
http://s147.photobucket.com/user/johnm1957/media/023-1.jpg.html
Thanks So, has anyone else used the wheel adapters? any other thoughts?
Thanks So, has anyone else used the wheel adapters? any other thoughts?
How do I get the hubs redrilled to 4.5?....and if I do will I be able to use my 4" wheels and caps again?Or just get your hubs redrilled to 4.5 pattern. Front and back, then no worry's with adapters. Yes I had a set for years, only used them a short time and back in the box. Those wheels are worth the expense and trouble to redrill the hubs, also if you upgrade rear axles and go to front disc later, you already have your wheels.
How do I get the hubs redrilled to 4.5?....and if I do will I be able to use my 4" wheels and caps again?
LOL... NO that car on TV was not even close to the caliber of this car.Was this car by chance restored on the tv show desert car kings? Wheels will look great w the paint scheme.
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switching to 4.5" bolt circle will not be that easy-- you can find a 73-76 7.25 or 8.25 rear with that pattern/ redrill the axles you have. Then you will have to change out the fronts to disc brakes(73-76car again), have the fronts re-drilled(do not know if that can be done)?
I ran adapters on the back of my '72 Duster with no problem. Couldn't run them on the front though, as the tires got into the fender, and would not turn.
Another option is the wilwood disc kit that uses the drum spindles. Easy peasy and weighs less.
If you just want to use your original hub caps they will fit on a 14" steel wheel from a '73 and later wheel. If that's the case you can upgrade to the LBP disc brakes & 8 1/4" rear axle. Then with a set of LBP 14" steel wheels you can use your original hub caps & swap over to the cool Hurst wheels any time you feel like it. If you're lucky you might be able to find a donor parts car & get everything you need.