1964 ford brakes and suspension

Hi

I have a 64 fairlane I am going to be updating the brakes and suspension on. I am kinda of newbie as far as updating an older system like this so bear with me if my questions seem a bit naieve.

I am thinking of using a front drum to disc granada swap like this one:
www.discbrakeswap.com

And using a complete front and rear suspension kit like this one:


The cost seems reasonable and would give me some peace of mind as far as safety goes knowing the components are new.

Any thoughts on these systems? Thanks in advance

 

Not sure why the type turned green half way through?

 

The kit looks very complete. Make sure the car has an unrusted bottom, and depending on the HP level, you may be advised to install some frame work connecting the rear to the front. Its not hard, but is time consuming.

 

I was in fact going to install some subframe connections. Is it better to bolt them on or weld them on?
I am lucky there is minimal rust.

 

Bolt in or weld in? Depends on your skill level and shop. Welding is very strong if done right and cant vibrate loose like bolts.

 

Well, it's just a I6 170, and I am going to keep it a six.
I do have access to a shop (family member), so welding them is an option.

 

You can also upgrade to a coil-over front suspension. This would give you modern suspension with adjustability. Check MPR Races Cars web site or just call Mike and ask about the conversion. It'll be what I'm doing.

How bout some pix??

PACO

 

Weld them in I made my subframe conectors out of 14 guage 1x3 square tubing 6 foot long I angled the end caps looks great and will only cost u 20 bucks

 

I have a set of Grenada spindles, rotors, and calipers that I just pulled form a donor car a few weeks ago. Let me know if interested. I used that same set up on my 63 Fairlane.

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=671790

some info i posted on another thread about a 64 fairlane disc brake kit i did.

 

Make sure the car has an unrusted bottom

 

Thanks for all the replies. I am still figuring out what I am going to do.

 

Did you buy new spindles? or are those just the old ones cleaned up? Also, it looks like you have some new control arms, etc. did you use a kit or something else? How do you like it?

 

Go on eBay and type in falcon disk brakes and the guy sells a braket and spacer kit for 40 dollars that let's u bolt on midsized gm calipers and 70 dodge challenger rotors Ull have 200 dollars in front brakes can't beat it unless u need to stop a 150mph race car Ull be fine

 

Excuse me I'm sorry I ment fairlane but he has them for falcon galaxies mustang and fairlane comets

 

Those are the factory V8 spindles. I took my original upper and lower control and had them power coated low gloss black. Then i painted them with cast blast to get the dipped in black paint effect. I also installed all new bushings and ball joints from KANTER suspension. I really liked it, it stopped great. I sold the car about 5 months ago to a guy in Georgia who has it now.

 

join the Fairlane club of America, most all your Fairlane questions will be answered... in fact there was an article on a new disc swaps that is on the cheap, using your original spindles and hubs. It's from scarebird economy disc kit.
As far as a swaybar kit, there is seller on ebay that makes matched sets with the brackets for about 300.00, get the thicker diameter I think 1", it makes all the difference.