79 Mustang project U/SA - Page 7

Jeff Stout · 01-17-2016, 12:02 PM

The Ford gang throwing out the gauntlet. The 4200lb tow vehicle against the little Fords. This will be fun.

RobbieRacer · 02-01-2016, 08:01 AM

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.

SSGT Mustang · 02-01-2016, 10:14 AM

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.

RobbieRacer · 02-01-2016, 11:47 AM

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.

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Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

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.

SSGT Mustang · 02-01-2016, 01:07 PM

The SN95 spindle and hub system is definitely better than the Fox set up. It should be lighter too.

Mike Graham · 02-01-2016, 07:25 PM

Robbie you have PM about your evil FFFord

RobbieRacer · 02-07-2016, 12:42 PM

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.

RobbieRacer · 02-09-2016, 02:17 PM

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.

Dave Muller · 02-09-2016, 05:00 PM

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.

RobbieRacer · 02-10-2016, 08:11 AM

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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Originally Posted by Dave Muller

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.

01-17-2016, 12:02 PM	#61
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	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.

02-01-2016, 08:01 AM	#62
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA 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.

02-01-2016, 10:14 AM	#63
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA 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, 01:07 PM	#65
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA The SN95 spindle and hub system is definitely better than the Fox set up. It should be lighter too.

02-01-2016, 07:25 PM	#66
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA Robbie you have PM about your evil FFFord

02-07-2016, 12:42 PM	#67
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA 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. Attached Thumbnails

02-09-2016, 02:17 PM	#68
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA 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.

02-09-2016, 05:00 PM	#69
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: 79 Mustang project U/SA 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.