You’re going to want to do at least a moderate lowering for the right look with 17x8s, pretty easily accomplished with relatively inexpensive lowering springs. An inch and a half drop should get you there.
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1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42
1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/2.56
2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23
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