Ford Drag Team

Hi my name is Joe and I'm new here. I'm 30 years old from Pennsylvania, and have been a Ford guy since I was a kid, cause all that my dad ever owned were Fords.
I have a 1972 Maverick Grabber with a 351 4v Clevaland, Toploader 4-speed, etc...

Anyways, I found an original 1982 Mustang GT with 302, 4 speed Black on Red with a sunroof. The gears have been swapped from 3.08's to 3.55's and it now has an Edelbrock Performer intake and 650 Holley...

So here's my question:

I have all of the parts needed for a 5 lug conversion, but the only wheels that I have are a set of S/S Cragars, and I really want to put these on, but I'm unsure about the off set of them.
Would I have to use spacers behind the wheels, or will they be ok as is?
The fronts are 14x6 w/ 205 70 R-14's and the rear 14x7 deep dished 235 60R-14's

I also have (2) AR Torq-thrust's which are 14x6 and (2) Factory steel rims from a 1970 Torino which are 14x7's. This would give it an old drag look, and kind of unique looking, but I'd rather use the Cragars.
I want to give it an older look, and I want it to be different.


Have any of you guys used 5 lug S/S Cragars on your fox body?


Also I got a question about the front end.
Do I use Ranger rotors, or LTD rotors? And do I re-use the Mustang wheel bearings?
Been a while since i helped my Dad convert his 86, and he has since gotten rid of that car, or I could try the Cragars on his car.

Being those are the only wheels that I have, I dont want to go through all that work, only to realize that they wont fit.
This car will be my daily driver, so I need to keep the down time to a minimum.

Thank you guys so much for any help in this!
I'm definitely going to have a good time on this site!

Ford Drag Team

I forgot pictures!!




Notice the crease in the bumper cover? Can this be fixed?
I'm wondering if the metal bumper underneath was bent up or not? That can be pulled out, but I'm wondering if the crease in the cover can be flattened?

Thanks again!
-Joe

wrenchturner75

an 82 gt!! id wanna stuff it in mothballs. man you just dont see those cars at all. its a really nice lookin car, congrats! sorry i cant help with info but damn i havent seen one of those in a long azz time!

FivePointOhh

depends on why the crease is there whether is can be removed or not. take off the bumper cover and see whats goin on back there. possible fender bender at one point.

Tony71502

Time for a new bumper cover.

Ford Drag Team

It's the bumper cover only, no damage structurally, which is good.
The car is in amazing condition with original paint and interior, 119,000 miles, garage kept, and never driven in bad weather.

Does anyone know whether I can use these S/S Cragars on this car after the 5 lug swap?
Can I use any older Mustang or Ford 5 lug wheels on a Fox body?
Thanks for the welcome and the kind words guys.
-Joe