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Hi guys new to this site been on TCCoA for years. This was my last Cougar project which I got done just in time to take to Carlisle last year,

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This is my next project.

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It's a 69 M code. I've owned it for 20 years (been in storage) I'm converting to a 4spd and going to make it an Eliminator clone conv't. My original plan was to go full chassis, supercharged Coyote with a 6spd manual but I'm not getting any younger (are any of us lol) so I'm going a cheaper route to get it on the road so I can enjoy it. I had the custom 15 x 10 styled wheels made years ago for the rear (coated them before storage so they wouldn't rust). Going with Mach 1 type seats (white) and planning on painting it Competition Blue (been planning on that color since I bought the car), Not planning on a rotisserie resto on this one, just want to make it a very nice driver. I have CPP front suspension parts for it and debating doing something else with the rear. That's my story for now. Mike
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Hi guys new to this site been on TCCoA for years. This was my last Cougar project which I got done just in time to take to Carlisle last year,

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This is my next project.

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It's a 69 M code. I've owned it for 20 years (been in storage) I'm converting to a 4spd and going to make it an Eliminator clone conv't. My original plan was to go full chassis, supercharged Coyote with a 6spd manual but I'm not getting any younger (are any of us lol) so I'm going a cheaper route to get it on the road so I can enjoy it. I had the custom 15 x 10 styled wheels made years ago for the rear (coated them before storage so they wouldn't rust). Going with Mach 1 type seats (white) and planning on painting it Competition Blue (been planning on that color since I bought the car), Not planning on a rotisserie resto on this one, just want to make it a very nice driver. I have CPP front suspension parts for it and debating doing something else with the rear. That's my story for now. Mike
What size tire do you have on the back and what is the back spacing on the wheels? I would like to put 15x10"s on mine also.
Those are 275/50/15. I have 295's on it now. The wheels have 5.75 back spacing but I think I'm going to add .25" spacers and roll the lips and they should fit about perfect and not have to have the rear end "jacked up" to clear them.
Thanks!
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