My rearend is .75 narrow on each side when compared to the factory 8.2 rear. I'm running 8.5" rims with 5.5" back spacing *** I'm running a .5" wheel spacer. I made home made mini-tubs that allows clearance on the frame/inside all the way to the frame rail. "The issue" The tire will hit my leaf-spring before it touches the frame! Argggg
When I switched from the 11.1" section width to the 11.4" section width I ran into clearance issues!!! I had to trim the crap out of the quarter lip & work the inner/outer wheel well to keep it from killing the sidewall. I have barely 3/8" clearance on the inside towards the leaf. Very tight! Make carefull meadurements on what you will need to safely run the rims you ordered. Just don't over look the outer clearance of the quarter panel & inner wheel well. Good luck! JD
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Good luck to the new owner of the Ventura II! Sold the car after 13+ years. Look for it on the Hot Rod Power Tour in the future as it's currently being re-configured as a Pro-Touring ride! 
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