4 lug to 5 lug conversion?

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    :huh: Hey guys im 17 and jus started working on cars about 3 weeks ago when i got my 71 maverick. i jus got it runnin and i am curious on how to change the wheels from a 4 lug to a 5 lug. i don no much about cars yet so pictures would b greatly appreciated.:huh:
     
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    4 lug or 5 lug

    im 17 too and i have a 1970 ford maverick and did a converson to 5 lug rims all you need to do is get new spindels and and drums and thats pretty much it. i also changed the engine from a 250 to a 302 i have some pictures if you want too see them. monster 302.:drive:
     
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    Might want to do a front disk convertion while your at it.;)
     
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    pictures of the conversion on the lugs would b a great help.... thanx if u can
     
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    Going to need an entire 5 lug rearend and 5 lug front drums if you aren't going to discs.
     
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