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Steel wheel and match the tire to the rear if they are different than the front. You don't want the rears turning different speeds with a posi...

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Thanks for all the great advice guys, I have decided that I will go with a steel rim and tire, I have a line on a jack at a local salvage yard that I can restore, and I will keep a socket wrench and 6 point socket for the lugs in the car. Don't have a problem using the jack but don't want to use the tire tool on my brand new chrome lug nuts.

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Thanks for all the great advice guys, I have decided that I will go with a steel rim and tire, I have a line on a jack at a local salvage yard that I can restore, and I will keep a socket wrench and 6 point socket for the lugs in the car. Don't have a problem using the jack but don't want to use the tire tool on my brand new chrome lug nuts.
Just make sure its a 1/2 ratchet. Ive broken a few 3/8 taking off and putting on wheels.

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A 1/2" breaker bar with a piece of pipe to slip on the breaker bar, and a deepwell impact socket wouldn't be a bad idea either. I carry them too, just in case.

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A 1/2" breaker bar with a piece of pipe to slip on the breaker bar, and a deepwell impact socket wouldn't be a bad idea either. I carry them too, just in case.
I carry a loaded firearm, just in case....OH! Sorry! Wrong forum...

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I carry a loaded firearm, just in case....OH! Sorry! Wrong forum...
I don't even know what to say to that Paul......LOL

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A 1/2" breaker bar with a piece of pipe to slip on the breaker bar, and a deepwell impact socket wouldn't be a bad idea either. I carry them too, just in case.
Depending on the wheel, an 8" extension wouldn't hurt either.

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Thanks for all the great advice guys, I have decided that I will go with a steel rim and tire, I have a line on a jack at a local salvage yard that I can restore, and I will keep a socket wrench and 6 point socket for the lugs in the car. Don't have a problem using the jack but don't want to use the tire tool on my brand new chrome lug nuts.
One of the great things about this body style is a hugh trunk! I haven't had to use my spare yet, but it doesn't match the wheels I currently have on the car in appearance, but the important thing is it does match in size. I carry a restored jack and have a cover over it, but I also carry smaller scissor jack so I don't have to use the bumper jack and a four way! No body has every looked under the cover at a show

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Just make sure its a 1/2 ratchet. Ive broken a few 3/8 taking off and putting on wheels.
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Depending on the wheel, an 8" extension wouldn't hurt either.
My goodness, guys: by the time you're done he may as well set his Craftsman roll-around toolbox back there....

....good thing these cars have such huge trunks!


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My goodness, guys: by the time you're done he may as well set his Craftsman roll-around toolbox back there....

....good thing these cars have such huge trunks!
What? My firearm doesn't take up much room!

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My goodness, guys: by the time you're done he may as well set his Craftsman roll-around toolbox back there....

....good thing these cars have such huge trunks!
I have Cragars. Therefore this is what I carry at all times.

I was gonna suggest an impact gun and an air tank but.......Where would he get the power??

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I have Cragars. Therefore this is what I carry at all times.

I was gonna suggest an impact gun and an air tank but.......Where would he get the power??
Funny how that gun thing keeps popping up...

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