Project Super Beater Profile - S197 Mustangs

[blacksheep-1]

Got home, got rested, old schooled the hood stripes

 

[blacksheep-1]

I think I checked all the vintage boxes..
Stripes
Numbers
Hood pins

 

[TMSBOSS]

Shaker??

 

[blacksheep-1]

Shaker??

not a Mach 1

 

[Fabman]

A bullitt grill would look nice on there.

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-8200Y/05-09-mustang-bullitt-style-grille-sve

 

[blacksheep-1]

A bullitt grill would look nice on there.

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-8200Y/05-09-mustang-bullitt-style-grille-sve

Probably, but I'm thinking more holes = more air and since this is not a high zoot Ron Davis radiator, it may need all the help it can get.

I also ordered the spoiler you suggested

 

[Fabman]

Probably, but I'm thinking more holes = more air and since this is not a high zoot Ron Davis radiator, it may need all the help it can get.

I also ordered the spoiler you suggested

Some hood vents would be better than opening the grill up. I’m going to have an extra set here in a week or so if you’re interested. Same deal as the brake ducts.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Some hood vents would be better than opening the grill up. I’m going to have an extra set here in a week or so if you’re interested. Same deal as the brake ducts.

sold...

 

[blacksheep-1]

Cleaned it up and pushed it outside

 

[blacksheep-1]

Front spoiler may have to be maroon to visually lower the front of the car.
I'm not sure about these wheels, they're 18x9s... It needs some ( non existent) minilights or maybe some dark Grey something.

 

[PatrickStapler]

I swear as I was looking at those pics, I was thinking…you have got to find some mini-lite’ish type wheels.

 

[PatrickStapler]

Surely a man of your stature and connections can source some custom wheels. It will without doubt complete the look.

 

[PatrickStapler]

Hell…I have designed custom wheels in the past. I’d be happy to do it if someone would produce them for you.

Don’t we have a top tier wheel manufacturer here???

 

[PatrickStapler]

These guys might be an option. Appears the size might be a one-off for them…initially.


Superlite

SUPERLITE

THE SUPERLITE The Superlite , SUPERLITE 17X8 5X114.3 4.5" BACKSPACING 73MM CENTRE BORE SPL178245 is built with the toughest racer in mind. With many sizes available and expansive customizations, the Superlite gives you unlimited options from period conscious vintage racers with big ole tires...

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Sebring

SEBRING

THE SEBRING The Sebring, SEBRING 15X8 BLANK SEB158B is unique to our Trans Am range. Designed around the old ‘Coke Bottle’ wheel from the vintage racing era, this iteration is built to our exceptionally high standards and with a high load rating. The vintage wheel is only built to suit 5 stud...

transamraceengineering.com

 

[blacksheep-1]

Thing is, I'll have a $10K beater with a set of $5K custom wheels.. lol

I wonder if these might still be around..

 

[PatrickStapler]

Right…all the money you are saving on the rest of the car can be put into wheels.

 

[PatrickStapler]

Oh…and it might be closer to $10K in wheels/tires. Who cares? It’s only money.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Oh…and it might be closer to $10K in wheels/tires. Who cares? It’s only money.

Apparently, I need to do more races...

 

[PatrickStapler]

Since I have started vintage racing, I have been told two things hold true. One is applicable across the board.

1. You have to pay to play.
2. Vintage guys pay more to go slower than anything current on the track.

 

[xr7]

Thing is, I'll have a $10K beater with a set of $5K custom wheels.. lol

I wonder if these might still be around..

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Those kind of look like American Racing 200s wheels, still available, custom build, 15" or 17", 2 piece, heavy, it was my choice for my 68 Cougar