Fordtootsie
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It has been some time sence my last update so here is my progress to date
I have completed the installation of break lines and the brake MC. It is in the normal location. I am using a mech clutch system as was used in the Mustang II. My car did not come with the clutch MC so I am trying something different - see the picture - these things are hard to attach by the way??.
I have the wiring installed, the brake lines installed, the battery cable in - changed to positive ground, new fuse box with more fuses than factory original, and starting relay and all the front end steering stuff.
I am using Ford wheels that are for the Ford Torrus. To do this I have used a 7/8 inch spacer on the front wheels and a 2 inch space on the rear wheels. The spacers convert the lug nut spacing so that it all fits up right This puts the rear wheels in the middle of the fender well and does not require any mods to the lower front fender area. The front tires are 185/60R15 and the rear tires 185/65R15. The front wheels are 4 inches wider that the rear which is normal - I thank ?
I am using a spring assest shocks on the rear. It is a Monroe 58551. I am using a cut down 8 inch
ford rear end which adds unsprung weight. I have not done any math on this set up but have seen a post here that used or were going to use this shock. It is a guess as to how it will work.
As the picture shows body work is yet to come.
John in Colorado
It has been some time sence my last update so here is my progress to date
I have completed the installation of break lines and the brake MC. It is in the normal location. I am using a mech clutch system as was used in the Mustang II. My car did not come with the clutch MC so I am trying something different - see the picture - these things are hard to attach by the way??.
I have the wiring installed, the brake lines installed, the battery cable in - changed to positive ground, new fuse box with more fuses than factory original, and starting relay and all the front end steering stuff.
I am using Ford wheels that are for the Ford Torrus. To do this I have used a 7/8 inch spacer on the front wheels and a 2 inch space on the rear wheels. The spacers convert the lug nut spacing so that it all fits up right This puts the rear wheels in the middle of the fender well and does not require any mods to the lower front fender area. The front tires are 185/60R15 and the rear tires 185/65R15. The front wheels are 4 inches wider that the rear which is normal - I thank ?
I am using a spring assest shocks on the rear. It is a Monroe 58551. I am using a cut down 8 inch
ford rear end which adds unsprung weight. I have not done any math on this set up but have seen a post here that used or were going to use this shock. It is a guess as to how it will work.
As the picture shows body work is yet to come.
John in Colorado