ok im as mad as a maverick owner being asked if his car is a mustang!!!!

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  1. satchelmcqueen

    satchelmcqueen Member

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    That's the problem. All magnum 500s are made by the same manufacturer now days. Ive called everyone and they all get them from the same place.

    I may just have to go with something similar and be done with it. My tires are going to dry rot before they hit the road at this rate.
     
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    ok so i cancelled my order on the magnums and went with some chrome craigar super sports. i think itll look just as good if not better depending on if i get the stance like i have it in my head. theyll be in this monday. finally some forward momentum.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    You can't go wrong with the classic Crager look ............ :thumbs2:
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    No you can't!!

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    They're in! That took only 2 days. Now to put the 5 lug rear in...and rebuild my front with the 5 lug disc brakes. I have all the parts so maybe in a few weeks ill have them on the car.
     

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    They look great! Glad you can continue on getting your car ready!
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Are those uni-lug? I would have thought they abandoned that setup years ago. They are a great wheel, hopefully the chrome is more durable than the originals.
     
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    Yes uni-lug. Just read a million articles on them. As long as the washers are carefully put on correctly and all lugs hand tightened first....then torqued....there shouldnt be a problem.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I had a set as a kid that were well used, what a nightmare it was to get those things lined up! No doubt they aren't as bad when they haven't been beat to death.
     
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    I consider myself the Cragar expert. Whatever you do.....use CRAGAR brand lug nuts and washers. Others are similar, but not the same.
     
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    From the pix a few post earlier; "That would be a fair statement".
     
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    Yes got them.
     
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    Cragar lug nut on the left. Generic look-alike on the right. The taller lugnut is necessary so one doesn't scratch their wheels with the socket.

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    yes, but won't the washers prevent the socket from scratching?
    David
     
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    I have the cragar lug nuts and washers ready to go. Can't wait to get these wheels on. Pretty sure in a few weeks I can have it done. Got a 5 lug rear I'm rebuilding and also have to rebuild the front suspension and get the 5 lug disc brakes on.
     
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