widened rear wheels

[John F. Russo]

I would like to buy a new set of rear wheels (9.5 in)

I bought them about 8 years ago from a MM speed specialist in the Michigan region as I recall. He had an Italian name? Does anyone know him?

Thank you

[Limited360]

Weldcraft in Detroit will sort you out!

[lji372]

Going there on Friday to drop a couple off :D

Do you need rims too or just need yours widened?

[RubberCtyRauder]

I believe Lidio from Alternative Auto in like 04 or something offered widened wheels. Pretty much sure today that you are going to have to send two of yours or buy two spares and send to Weldcraft In Detroit. They will widen to 9.5 for about $250.00 each plus shipping. They do not refinish them. New marauder rims from Ford are $1500 each and thru discounted Ford parts houses around $1000 each so best find a good pair of used and send them. Turn around is about 4 weeks at this time.

[John F. Russo]

All,

Thank you for your help.

$1000 a wheel!!!

I didn't realize what a luxury car I owned.

It's obvious for me to have them repaired.

I have a spare set so time is not an issue.

Is their a good repair facility around New England?

[lji372]

All,

Thank you for your help.

$1000 a wheel!!!

I didn't realize what a luxury car I owned.

It's obvious for me to have them repaired.

I have a spare set so time is not an issue.

Is their a good repair facility around New England?

you sir have an awsome car:beer:

you can pick up good used wheels for 200 a pc. would probably cost that to have yours reworked depending on condition.

new...forget about it...they don't call them stealerships for nothing

[RubberCtyRauder]

What is wrong with them? bent? flaking, peeling, corrosion on outer side? I had 4 rims re-finished by blackburn wheel in Macedonia, OH (local to me) and it was $229 each. Try a goggle search for wheel refinishers for your area (new england) or maybe ask a hotrod builder, specialty shop if they know of anyone..not just a bodyshop, but a customizer type shop.

Here is a link to weldcraft..I might be wrong, it looks like the offer wheel fixing refinihing..I think i meant they don't refinish them for the $250 widening. MIght need to call them and discuss
http://weldcraftwheels.com/

[lji372]

What is wrong with them? bent? flaking, peeling, corrosion on outer side? I had 4 rims re-finished by blackburn wheel in Macedonia, OH (local to me) and it was $229 each. Try a goggle search for wheel refinishers for your area (new england) or maybe ask a hotrod builder, specialty shop if they know of anyone..not just a bodyshop, but a customizer type shop.

was that polished and clearcoated?

[RubberCtyRauder]

yes, glassbeaded inside and out, polished and clearcoat powdercoat. I still see the buffer marks in the shine which is under the clear. but hey it is tons better than before

[Limited360]

$750 a set in permachrome down at Detroit Wheels as long as surface is not to deteriorated.

[RubberCtyRauder]

mine had clearcoat scratches and some corrosion starting so they needed polished

[lji372]

$750 a set in permachrome down at Detroit Wheels as long as surface is not to deteriorated.


do you have a phone number?

nevermind, found it.

FYI: they have wheels in stock re-polished NOT chromed for $315 ea. factory not aftermarket

[Limited360]

do you have a phone number?

I called and talked to someone last week as I'm local to metro Detroit... Wheels would be there if I didn't have to buy a new furnace two weeks ago...

https://detroitwheelandtire.com/

[John F. Russo]

[QUOTE=lji372;1287651]you sir have an awsome car:beer:

Thank you for the compliment.

That's an impressive floating godshead on your wheel.

[cat in the hat]

I believe Lidio from Alternative Auto in like 04 or something offered widened wheels. Pretty much sure today that you are going to have to send two of yours or buy two spares and send to Weldcraft In Detroit. They will widen to 9.5 for about $250.00 each plus shipping. They do not refinish them. New marauder rims from Ford are $1500 each and thru discounted Ford parts houses around $1000 each so best find a good pair of used and send them. Turn around is about 4 weeks at this time.

say what ?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Group buy!

I have two that I want widened.

[Mebot]

Group buy!

I have two that I want widened.

ill second this

sent from space

[RubberCtyRauder]

Call your local dealership and get a price check from parts dept. You'll see. Or look them up on tascaparts.com. Just be glad they are not the 20 inch Shelby ones.

[cat in the hat]

Group buy!

I have two that I want widened.


ill second this

sent from space

I might get in on this myself depending on the final total price per pair incl. shipping, etc.

[breeze]

I may be in out group buy. Can they repair a rim too?

[MarauderMike]

Going there on Friday to drop a couple off :D

Do you need rims too or just need yours widened?


I dropped mine off yesterday. Now the wait begins.

[boatmangc]

Group buy?

[lji372]

You guys do what you want. I am going Friday for sure. I if you can provide tracking numbers tomorrow I will try and negotiate a group buy in the morning but not sure how far I'll get with that. Then if anyone wants them Pvd chromed I will transport them there as well. Better decide quick. The Detroit wheel (chrome place) guy said yes they can fix road rash for an additional fee. He said typically 65-85 each wheel. I am charging nothing for transport or coordinating any of this so if you do do it remember not to shoot the messenger.
Widening runs about 4 weeks and chrome is 2-21/2 weeks.

[Limited360]

I'd be in... But .... Car I am trying to buy comes with a spare set of rears that are widened with drag radials. If that falls through ill have to get mine done...

[Shaijack]

Jerry will you transport them to me???? I will get in on the group buy.

[lji372]

Jerry will you transport them to me???? I will get in on the group buy.

yep, in atlanta in september :)

going to pick up another set of wheels in a few minutes to :D

[Limited360]

Jerry will you transport them to me???? I will get in on the group buy.


If I would of known I could of... Leaving from Detroit for New Orleans this evening...

[MarauderMike]

I checked the Ford parts system about 18 months ago on the Marauder rims, there were only 12 left in the entire Ford system including dealership inventories.

After I get mine back from Weldcraft I'm going to have them refinished either Detroit Wheel or going to check on another local refinisher when I have time.

When I dropped my wheels off at Weldcraft on Monday he was saying 4 to 5 weeks.

[lji372]

When I dropped my wheels off at Weldcraft on Monday he was saying 4 to 5 weeks.[/QUOTE]

i plan on taking a set to detroit wheel as well. maybe we can get a multi wheel discount from them? doesn't hurt to ask. i can take them there if you'd like. it would be on my way home from weldcraft anyway. let me know

[J-MAN]

Might do better negotiating a group buy when there isn't a 5-6 week backlog. Just sayin.

[lji372]

Might do better negotiating a group buy when there isn't a 5-6 week backlog. Just sayin.

I know but no patience:dunno:
I get his reply though, it takes what it takes 2 or 10 this is a manual job

[lji372]

just found the place in indiana and they say we HAVE to go through a distributor on the pvd chrome. it is not like chrome when it comes to pealing. it will knick and scratch but not peel. nothing ventured nothing gained.......

[Curless]

Get to work! Put down the computer, back away from Craigslist and MM.net!!!!

[lji372]

I.......c a n t ......:D

[Curless]

I.......c a n t ......:D

Me....E.I.T.H.E.R.!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!:bigcry:

[J-MAN]

I know but no patience:dunno:
I get his reply though, it takes what it takes 2 or 10 this is a manual job

Yup, that sounds like James. Pretty down to earth.

[J-MAN]

Get to work! Put down the computer, back away from Craigslist and MM.net!!!!

Who's running the asylum? :lol:

[lji372]

Who's running the asylum? :lol:

i thought you were:eek:

[J-MAN]

Who's running the asylum? :lol:


i thought you were:eek:

I really should, but I can't get my long sleeved jacket off! :help:

[lji372]

I really should, but I can't get my long sleeved jacket off! :help:

:rofl:

well it's obvious i haven't made any money since louisville, dang mm.net and craigslist:mad:

and i only have 8 mos and 28 days and curless is going to start hounding me for child support :lol:

[Curless]

:rofl:

well it's obvious i haven't made any money since louisville, dang mm.net and craigslist:mad:

and i only have 8 mos and 28 days and curless is going to start hounding me for child support :lol:


DHS has not contacted you yet? How about my lawyer? I already has a paternity test done and "YOU ARE THE FATHER"!!!!!!!!:lol: