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Thanks for the kind words , I flipped the shackles in the rear and the front I am just changing springs with 2” spacers to get the rim off spindle .
Hello all I’ve been pretty busy working on the Customline over the last couple of months with wiring, 4 wheel disc brakes and suspension work . I...
Has anyone tried to put a 10” wide or better tire under a 55 customline ? I would like to use 325 wide on the back of my build , any thoughts ?
Did you have to use shorter shock ?
So the thought was not to pull parts off an old car but buy a clip from TCI , I gather from other post that members don’t like this idea but make...
Yes I’m changing steering column and the m2 setup eliminate the steering box
Aerostar van ?
I believe that the factory suspension is old and outdated. I’m also changing steering column to aftermarket so it makes since .
Looking at options for a mustang 2 suspension for the 55 . Has anyone done one and increased the track width. Looking at a clip that will increase...
Jeff They look great . The one on drivers side with the one tube going up and over may be the key on that side . They passengers side I can’t...
Mark I used the ones Jeff suggested in a post , , it does look like his motor may sit up a little more then mine .
Tube header from fox body mustang
I will check it out , thanks for the info
Where do I find the FAQ’s ?
I’ll look at getting some headman headers , I may take you up on the visit. I’m in the Raleigh area
Do the headman hug the motor?
I tried the stock headers from the donor 5.0 mustang
Guy Installed small block ford (347) in my 55 ford Customline , stock 5.0 manifold are hitting the spring pitch and steering box . Any suggestions?
Did you have any trouble with headers hitting spring pitch and steering box ?
Did you guys have trouble with exhaust hitting steering box and spring purch ?
How did the build turn out ?
Here’s a link to my motor, https://share.icloud.com/photos/059GXbOmaa11zej62so7lYCpQ https://share.icloud.com/photos/07fmvq488hrYQWY8bvzH8YACg
Henderson, about 45 minutes north of Raleigh
The build is progressing well , here my motor on my test run stand . https://share.icloud.com/photos/07fmvq488hrYQWY8bvzH8YACg...
The 55 build is starting to pickup speed , front crossmember replaced, thanks to someone here having a contact for a guy outside Raleigh that...
So finished the trans mount came out pretty nice
Thinking about doing electric water pump , any thoughts?
So the trans hits the tunnel , so I took matters into my hands and lowered the cross member by welding some plate to the bottom of it sticking out...
Fairlane Thanks , it’s been about 20years since I took on a project like this . Reminds me of how much I enjoyed working on cars before life got...
Guys , adjusted engine for level side to side worked on getting trans mount installed. Looks like transmission hits floor before I can get mount...
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