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01-17-2016, 12:02 PM | #61 |
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Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA
The Ford gang throwing out the gauntlet. The 4200lb tow vehicle against the little Fords. This will be fun.
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02-01-2016, 08:01 AM | #62 |
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Well I made some good headway over the last week. Picked up some old school Centerline wheels, a 5 lug disk brake front set up from a 94 GT, ordered upper and lower control arms and Mike Graham is going to sell me BJ's C4 with a low 1st gear and a Mark Yacavone converter.Next weekend will be a busy one. Lot's to do.
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02-01-2016, 10:14 AM | #63 |
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The '94 brakes may not be legal. I thought that the '94 went to a different spindle type, which may cause a problem. I don't know, but you may want to check if making the spindle change is considered cross-breeding parts. It may not matter, since aftermarket brakes are allowed. However, the spindles as I recall are very different from the 79-93 spindles, as are the rotors.
If you do run into problems, I have a set of 5 lug rotors and gt calipers that I would donate to you. You have to pick up the shipping costs. I had the caliper pistons coated by Swain, and solid inserts installed. The rotors have 1/2" long studs and new bearings. They spin pretty well. They're available to you if you need them. |
02-01-2016, 11:47 AM | #64 | |
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They are supposed to be a direct bolt in, but if it turns out that I can’t use them I will just take them back. I was going to get 87-93 spindles and run 5 lug rotors, but thought this set up was better. I’ll have to look into it a little deeper.
Thanks for the offer. Quote:
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02-01-2016, 01:07 PM | #65 |
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The SN95 spindle and hub system is definitely better than the Fox set up. It should be lighter too.
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02-01-2016, 07:25 PM | #66 |
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Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA
Robbie you have PM about your evil FFFord
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02-07-2016, 12:42 PM | #67 |
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I'm finally getting some work done. Rear end out, cleaning up the sheet metal. Pulling the front end apart. Nasty greasy mess. Got a great deal on the rims. I cant remember the last time I saw Firestone Drag 500 tires. I like the old school rims.
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02-09-2016, 02:17 PM | #68 |
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Got word from the D7 tech guy. Good news. You guys are right. I can use that intake and It's ok to use the SN95 brakes. Cool.
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02-09-2016, 05:00 PM | #69 |
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Great to see the project rolling along!
Although I think you should take Saturday off and take a car, any car, over to Wild Horse and have some fun with us. |
02-10-2016, 08:11 AM | #70 |
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Only thing I got to race is a beat up CCCChevy Suburban and a Mini Cooper LMAO. Think I'll be working on the Mustang.
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