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Modifying stock wheels. 140-160 1971

posted by  someone claiming to be 145Volvowayne on  Mon Mar 29 07:30 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Hello all!
I just got my progressive springs from v-performance this weekend and installed them...WOW what a difference. My little old wagon really loves to pound through the cornners now.
Question: I am still running stock wheels and tires. I like the vintage look and am interested in finding out about widing my stock wheels to take a 205-15" Is this possible and any idea on cost? Any good shops to recomend?


Also: What's the difference between the "TC" and "HD" shocks from bilstein?

Thanks







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    Modifying stock wheels. 140-160 1971

    posted by  someone claiming to be erik on  Mon Mar 29 11:34 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Shane at IPD had his amazon wagon wheels widened in Portland, I bet he can give you an accurate price.








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    Modifying stock wheels. 140-160 1971

    posted by  Kane on  Mon Mar 29 09:09 CST 2004
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    A 205/60/15 is can suitably mount on a rim as narrow as 5.5" ... which happens to be the width of what some 164 got equipped with. So there's an option for ya.

    140/160 stock rims in review.

    -- Kane
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    Blossom II - '91 745Ti/M46 ... Bubbles - '74 144GL/BW35 ... Buttercup - '86 245GL/AW70 ... The Wayback Machine - '64 P220/M40








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    Modifying stock wheels. 140-160 1971

    posted by  someone claiming to be jeremy on  Mon Mar 29 08:53 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    stockton wheel can widen steel wheels as wide as you want, I think i heard it was around 100 a wheel.
    check out www.stocktonwheel.com








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    Modifying stock wheels. 140-160 1971

    posted by  grmper on  Mon Mar 29 07:53 CST 2004
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    Ooh....I know the second answer. "LOTS" Big difference between the two shocks. TCs are twin tube gas shocks that are valved for stock spring rates. HD Bilsteins are monotube (theoretically better, but debateable) and more importantly, valved for higher spring rates.

    I've got V-performance springs on my 142 and the TC shocks can not handle them. I've got HDs on the way.

    Per
    http://www.classicmotorsports.net/142page2.html







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      magazine 140-160 1971

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      posted by  KLR142 on  Mon Mar 29 11:27 CST 2004
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      What issues of Classic Motorsports are there writeups on your buildup? Are there any yet? I have to make sure i go out and buy those issues... :-D
      Thanks!
      Kyle
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      Kyle - attending Ore. State, while my lil 68 142 (74 b20, broken m40) sleeps... (check out my website, www.cardomain.com/id/kneedsacar








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        magazine 140-160 1971

        posted by  grmper on  Tue Mar 30 01:45 CST 2004
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        It hasn't started in the magazine....it will soon. You should probably just go ahead and buy a subscription...cheaper in the long run than newsstand shopping.

        Per








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          wheels 140-160 1971

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          posted by  KLR142 on  Tue Mar 30 09:50 CST 2004
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          I see that you have some Panasport wheels on the way... I was wondering about the gold wheels you picked up at the Junkyard. Are you guys going to be using those?
          Would you be interested in selling them? Where are you guys located anyway?
          Just wondering... Send me an email or just reply here, eisenbak@onid.orst.edu
          Thanks!
          Kyle
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          Kyle - attending Ore. State, while my lil 68 142 (74 b20, broken m40) sleeps... (check out my website, www.cardomain.com/id/kneedsacar








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            wheels 140-160 1971

            posted by  grmper on  Wed Mar 31 01:52 CST 2004
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            those are going to be the car's autocross wheels...Panasports will be street wheels.

            Per








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              Awesome! 140-160 1971

              uid 14369's pic
              posted by  KLR142 on  Wed Mar 31 04:02 CST 2004
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              I thought i'd give it a try... Oh well. Your 142 KICKS BUTT. I was looking at the SSAVE pics, and it is amazing. Very very clean, and it looks like the interior matches the exterior. Cool.
              Peace!
              Kyle
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              Kyle - attending Ore. State, while my lil 68 142 (74 b20, broken m40) sleeps... (check out my website, www.cardomain.com/id/kneedsacar







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