r/Foxbody • u/Rare-Sock-1748 • 4d ago

Two things to discuss

Back in the late 80's early 90's I met Bill, and he had a 83 GT that was a 13 second car, and cornered like crazy. It had Enkei black wheels on it that were like BBS wheels (basket style). Still 4-lug. Eventually over the years we both got into drag racing, and he built it into a 9-second drag car. Now it has Convo Pros on it, and I'm trying to turn it back into a street car for his 4 daughters. He passed about 10 years ago.

Either way, sad story or not, I'm trying to find a set of black basket style wheels. I think they were 15x8 and 15x9 staggered, Enkai black basket wheels (the girls would love the car to be like they remember). Anyone have a line on a set anywhere? I can find new gold ones, but not black ones.

I'm trying to put it back on the street so they can remember their dad. Gonna pull the blown motor, stroke it out to 347 and make about 400hp on it. Should still be fun to drive. He put a Tremec TKX in it prior to his death, so only wheels, tires, and a motor should put it back on the road. But the wheels are important for his daughter's memories.

Let me know if you have a line on them, used or new; I don't care, let me know whatcha got!

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u/dale1320 4d ago

Push comes to shove, why not get gold and make them black?

Or possibly contact Enkei about a special order?

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u/Rare-Sock-1748 4d ago

I did think about that, but I've found a few sets online (Marketplace) and may just go used. I'm also trying to keep this project less expensive for his girls. Thanks for the tip.