I am a new Ford guy so have NO idea who to buy from. I see a guy on ebay selling a whole kit.?? I know ther are all kinds of quality, but has anyone ever bought, BAD parts.? thanks, Lloyd........oh ya, for 54 Vicky
I have the 54 Customline model, and I just rebuilt my suspension which is the same as your original suspension. I was able to get all the bushings and ball joints from C&G Early Ford parts in California. Its best if you specify that you want the parts made in the U.S. Also you can get urethane bushings for your sway bar Areo Star springs at Orielly's auto store, but I don't remember what part numbers.
urethane bushings are great for the ride and suspension "feel", but they can squeek. If you use black they are quieter, the manufacturer gets the black color by useing graphite, They also make them with grease fittings, much better. Gerry
You can also try Macs , Dennis Carpenter , Obsolete Parts and C & G Parts to start with . Most of the "Package" deals you see on Ebay are chinese junk and are cheap for a reason . NOW if you type in 1955 Ford parts , that will give you some actual Ford parts and some OEM parts you can buy to rebuild your front end . The older parts will cost you more BUT are made in the USA ! What exactly are you looking for that needs replaced ? Jim
have not tore the car down yet, but thought I should make it all new.???? I am going to do the Granada spindle and disc, and power steering, I think ??? found one complete driving car, low mile 302 auto bucket seats pa, ect for $800. is that 'THE' way to go Jim.???
That's a steal if it runs decent . That will make a really great donor car ! That rear will be the correct width too but you might have to change the shock mounts and small things like that . The complete front end will be very useful . Can use the P/S , power disc brakes and even the bucket seats ! If the engine is decent it would be a good base for a rebuild too . You can get some good quality made new ball joints , idler arm too in good quality made parts too . I think you will use the Granada tie rods but don't hold me to it . I would upgrade the bushing to urethane bushing . Also look into a better sway bar from Thunderbird unless the one from the Granada fits . I did forget the years but I am sure someone will let you know whick sway bar will work . I wish I was that lucky to find a deal like that on a complete Granada like that . You better buy it while you can ! Jim
Try this. http://www.concoursparts.com/ I got all my suspension and steering components from them for my '54 and was real happy and Made in the USA, most of it, at least, LOL.
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