Newbie..... Wagon owner

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  1. Teedawg

    Teedawg New Member

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    Just purchased one cherry one owner all original fully loaded 1978 country squire...
    Can't wait to start playing with it!
    Any ideas on lowering it? Or cool tire and wheel combo?
    T
     
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    jmt455 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome aboard!
    I think 17" torque thrust wheels or these traditional looking 5 spokes would look sweet on your wagon. These look like American Racing or American Eagle alloys.

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  3. Teedawg

    Teedawg New Member

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    Not too bad...
    Needs to get slammed, though!
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    Ummm... Don't. ;)

    Seriously, I have heard that dropping the front slightly to give it some rake might help fuel mileage.

    mike
     
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    Check out some of the 16" or 17" factory alloys that came on the later '92 - 2006 or so Crown Victorias or Mercury Grand Marquis'....

    I believe the bolt pattern is the same as yours.....

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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Welcome from Florida. Keep in mind the dips in the curb areas of our Florida roads for water run off.
     
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    Welcome Teedawg!
     
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    Fat Tedy Island Red Neck

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    Bolt pattern, didn't the 1978 country squire have the larger bolt pattern compared to the Cougar posted and these wheel offerings? Iether way I'm sure you will find the offset is very wrong for a full size .
     
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    Well.... I am kind of an airbag guy.
    Solves all the rough road issues and gives a dynamite look when parked.
    Researching bags now.
    I'm thinking a nice set of chrome reverse wheels. Tint the windows and Rock it.
    T
     
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