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  1. SandSprite

    9" question

    www.ultrastang.com should have all the info you need. IIRC, the 65-66 mustangs and the 57-59 housings are 52.25 or 52.5" (it's in the link). Sounds like you scored big! IF it is a 57-59 medium bearing housing, your old axles should work fine (brakes too).
  2. SandSprite

    Any Young Mustang owners out there??????

    The clicking noise could be an exhaust leak or noise in the valve train. My mustang is my only car, so I rely on it to work right (but I don't drive daily-- maybe weekly).
  3. SandSprite

    Need Help from 427 stroker owners!

    Where are you shifting at?
  4. SandSprite

    My [New] '67 Coupe Restomod Project Car.

    yea..... that's what i meant. Didn't know exactly what they were.
  5. SandSprite

    Need a little help with the Granada brake swap

    NO, it won't work. You need a disc/drum master. I used a 74 maverick non-power master cyl. I think it has one of the smaller bores (15/16" or so). Maybe one for a 68 mustang with manual brakes would work too :P . You can get an adjustable propotioning valve. I am not sure what setup a 68...
  6. SandSprite

    Might be getting a 390...

    IIRC, I think you can only stroke a 360/390 to 410 by using a 428 crank. I don't think you can bore it enough to get 427/428. Could be wrong though. My 2 cents is to keep a small block. Is that T5 really gonna work behind a FE? By the time you're done upgrading the drivetrain and the 390...
  7. SandSprite

    My [New] '67 Coupe Restomod Project Car.

    For the 67-68 difference, I just look for the quarter panel turn signals. Pretty sure none of the 67s have those...
  8. SandSprite

    Shorty Headers Anyone?

    You may want to try the ones made by Pertronix. They are sold under a different name, Patriot I think it is. Pertronix is like the parent company. Anyway they are maybe a little longer than most shortys, but not full length. I think they're like $280 at summit--ceramic coated. Someone over...
  9. SandSprite

    G-Force T-5 or Tremecs New TKO 500 Tranny?

    The G-Force t5 will be a better fit than the tremec. In general, to get a good driveshaft angle, you need to do some cutting to the tranny tunnel for a tremec (not always the case though). The g-force is supposed to be pretty stout as well. If you don't need OD, maybe consider a toploader.
  10. SandSprite

    Risks with purchasing 9inch off ebay and other questions

    The granada rear is supposed be close as well. Any 9" pumkin will work. If you get a big bearing rear, I don't think you can use the medium bearing axles. Pretty sure the inner race is a different size. The wagons and rancheros had the big bearings in '57-'59.
  11. SandSprite

    Traction Lock or Conventional?

    It shouldn't be too much of a deal to get axles. I think the Versailles axles are a bit longer from the bearing to the axle face than other fords, so you would need to give that dimension. The caliper mount is kinda wierd too-- may not be an issue though. If it is, the 1995+ explorer brakes...
  12. SandSprite

    Traction Lock or Conventional?

    You could probably sell the '58 housing and pumpkin for a decent amount, and then go buy a t-lock. That's what I would do.... Or use the 3.70 open in the mean time. Man, you have 2 of the most desirable rear ends to classic mustang owners!
  13. SandSprite

    Possible 390 fastback

    And why would you want to do that to a running car such as a cougar? Unless the body is completely trashed, WHY!?!?! Cougars are cool too.
  14. SandSprite

    Just purchased a 65 fastback.

    As far as the ground wire, mine is now bolted to the bellhousing and to the brake master cylinder. Anywhere that is non-painted and that connects the motor to the body is what you're looking for. As P.I. said, check the timing too. Mine is at 12* and can be hard to start when warm...
  15. SandSprite

    Just purchased a 65 fastback.

    The starter problem could also be a bad ground. My 65 FB did the same thing when I got it. We intially thought it was the starter, but a new one did the same thing, so we though it was heat soak. It turned out that the cable that grounds the engine to the body was MIA. Started OK when cold...
  16. SandSprite

    leave hood on? or take it off?

    Which track are you going to? Also, I'm surprised you picked up any time without an air cleaner. I always heard the base is supposed to help direct air into the carb, kinda like a very short velocity stack.
  17. SandSprite

    Broken Driver Seat Frame

    Mine broke where the back hinges on the bottom. I had it welded back together for $5 at a local auto-upholstery shop.
  18. SandSprite

    best tires for cornering and grip?

    Never tried em, but the kuhmo ecsta supra 712's are supposed to be a great "bang for the buck" tire.
  19. SandSprite

    347 Stroket VS. 357W (.030 over)?

    I thought the oil pans were different too....