Thanks for the reply.
I found a tech article about ET's and different year (suspention setups) bugs. The article can be found
HERE
The article it states a 7" ET38 rim will be right on the edge of the fender and should be used with a narrowed beam. Also ststes that a link pin beam, as I have, can only be narrowed by 2" without needing body mods.
So if I am correct I want to go with a higher ET# than a lower one, the higher ET would bring the mounted wheel in on the car... and can be pushed out with spacers.