Looks great.  Has that street racer look.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Love your 56 Vic!  My first Ford was just like it.  I drove it like a crazy person, got a lot of tickets and blew up a pile of $20 transmissions.  I spray painted my rims with silver paint.   Great memories...

I built my 56 Vicky based on a car that was around when I was in high school. Currently the only real difference is the shiny paint instead of primer and the hood is off for the blower(another of my old dreams)


Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I understand fully ...

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My Thunderbird dreams are probably different than most. I never liked these cars as a country club commuter.  I'm a hot rodder at heart and always envisioned them as an early version of a Cobra.  I built my car into what I would have driven in 1964 if I had the money.

Hope I didn't kill your dream.

It can be done but a lot of work is required, especially on a chassis as tight as this one..

She looks nice!

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I think it looks great. I used the dog dish caps on a couple wheel combinations, I still like them.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I decided to go with the stock wheels 215 70R 15 Radial TAs and dog dish hub caps.   Love it!!

I’ll second K’s statement, you really have to measure your car. Too many production variances and repairs over the years. My gut feel is you’re going to be really marginal with that combination. I can guarantee the 4 “ backspace in front wouldn’t clear my car.

There’s a regional tire store in my area, and if I drive by the closest 2, the 3rd store is run by a hot rod guy. He measured the car for the wheels, and guaranteed they’d fit. He’d reorder at no cost to me if he got it wrong. That helps. We did have to do some grinding on the front wheel to clear the caliper on the disc brakes. Not the first time I’ve seen that. He picked up the warranty on the wheel for that.

Some disc brake conversions move the wheel mounting surface out a bit, just something to keep in mind. I’ve rolled a number of fender lips on tri five scrubs due to this.

Here’s a typical fitment tool. For a one time deal you can make up your own out of plywood and coat hangers. You still have to eyeball suspension travel, turning, etc.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tire+clearance+measuring+tool&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=simvn&source=univ&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjl57WHsMreAhWCEnwKHUnLBwQQ1TUIQA&biw=1024&bih=643







Number 3 and 5 as you scroll down.



miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Here is basic tutorial - https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/crw-35-580547500.pdf

It can get very complicated and goes well beyond this without having to modify sheet metal. As mentioned, the body has to be centered on the frame, the suspension cannot move during turns and  must be modified to not let it squat on uneven road. You have to measure once you know desired trim height. Tire sizing charts are available from tire manufacturers.There are many special tools available for this.

You cannot really go off what someone else has done and got away with. Once you order special offset wheels, they are yours.

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