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  1. 78CobraII

    8.8 rear end

    This thread has links to scans of an old article on installing the 8.8 in a MII: 8.8 inch rear end swap - Ford Mustang Forums I've seen the scans in other places also. You just need to cut off the Fox suspension attachments and weld on a set of perches that fit the axle tube diameter...
  2. 78CobraII

    Wilwood dropped spindles in a Volvo?

    Chcek Mustangsteve.com for some big MII brakes based off of late-model Cobra parts.
  3. 78CobraII

    Fall / Winter Projects?

    Not much done the past two weekends which is a shame because we had great clear 70 degree weather...and we're running out of 70 degree weather pretty quickly. I did manage to get the new gas tank clear coated (indoor/outdoor polyurethane spraybomb) and the under coating sprayed in the rear...
  4. 78CobraII

    Anyone offer front Koni shocks for the II?

    You would think that Koni would be making MII shocks for the front with all of the aftermarket uses these days. I bought some rears years ago, and thought I would find fronts eventually... Koni does have a rebuilding service, so if you could find some used you would be in business...
  5. 78CobraII

    Wilwood dropped spindles in a Volvo?

    Nevermind...I just saw your post in the Classic Mustang group. I'll keep looking for some MII spindle drawings.
  6. 78CobraII

    Wilwood dropped spindles in a Volvo?

    I thought that finding MII spindle dimensions would be easy, but I'm drawing a blank so far. If all else fails, I'll get measurements for you this weekend. I did find this Wilwood ProSeries Mustang II spindle with drawings: Wilwood Engineering - Forged One Piece Steel 2" Drop Spindle It...
  7. 78CobraII

    adjustable UCAs? possible?

    I think that you are right about changing the adjustment method for a race or track car. Most circle track cars use adjustable A-arms. Years ago I saw a magazine article where a street rod builder was using MII front components, but changed the adjustment method. Instead of the UCA cross...
  8. 78CobraII

    Fall / Winter Projects?

    Anybody got any Mustang II Projects planned for the Fall or Winter? Unfortunately a lot of the work I was going to do this Summer has been pushed back by weather and family comittments, so most of my projects are now Fall and Winter Projects! :( My '78 Ghia is outdoors, so I've really got...
  9. 78CobraII

    Suspension R&R and 1" Lowering

    I did not measure these, but have a second set that I'm going to measure. Unfortunately I've misplaced my caliper, so I need to pick up a new one! :doh:
  10. 78CobraII

    power rack vs manual

    I've never driven a 302 powered MII with non-assist steering, but my 2.3L powered one is not too bad. It will be fine once the car gets moving, but manouvering in tight spaces at low speeds will be a challenge. The larger diameter your steering wheel is, the more leverage you will have to...
  11. 78CobraII

    new to car restoration

    For a first-time car restorer, I recommend making the car fun to drive first, then tackling mechanical issues in small bites. Especially if it needs to be a daily driver or if you have limited space to work on it. If you blow it apart early, it may never come back together! I would post in...
  12. 78CobraII

    Can anyone tell me....

    I always figured that color combination was available, but that is the first picture I've seen. And to have two of them in one town is amazing. One of the reasons I thought that it was possible was that Ford had a '79 Cobra with black exterior and green decals. What color was the interior...
  13. 78CobraII

    2" Drop Spindles

    Man I completely misread that question... With the 2" drop spindles, the spindle is located 2" higher on the kingpin(?), so yes, there should be more space between the upper inner lip of the wheel and the upper A-arm. However the lower lip of the wheel will also be 2" higher, so now you...
  14. 78CobraII

    newbie looking for WIW steering wheel 78?

    There's usually a couple of them on eBay at any one time. They are not particualrly rare and were available on several different Ford cars and trucks in that period (Bronco, Granada, F150, etc.) Here is a black one probably from a Bronco or F150...
  15. 78CobraII

    Suspension R&R and 1" Lowering

    Cutting off 1/2 coil from the front springs. I used a 3.5 inch cut-off wheel and a slow (1200 rpm) drill to cut the springs. Each side took about 10 minutes, but would have gone faster with a better clamp for the spring. I had to stop and reclamp the spring about a dozen times, which really...
  16. 78CobraII

    Suspension R&R and 1" Lowering

    A picture of the redrilled leaf spring hangers. Both have a new hole redrilled 1 inch higher (towards the car) so that the car will sit lower. On the front hanger, the hole with the shiny edge is the new one. Obviously the front hanger is upside-down. :) The hole in the rear hanger is...
  17. 78CobraII

    Black '78 Coupe on Birmingham AL Craig's List

    It looks better than mine does currently: 1978 Mustang
  18. 78CobraII

    Suspension R&R and 1" Lowering

    Finally got the passenger side coil out last week, then had a power tool accident while cleaning it this past Saturday. Angle grinder with wire wheel snagged the flattened end of the coil and took off. Luckily it didn't stay in contact with my leg for long. I'll definately be wearing a full...
  19. 78CobraII

    back in the saddle in a 78 II.

    If you have money to burn (approx $1800) you can get the "g-Bar Canted-4-Bar Suspension System" from Chris Alston Chassisworks (Chris Alston's Chassisworks). The advantage of this one is that it does not have a panhard bar, and it has its own subframe. So you order one for a '65 Mustang, bolt...
  20. 78CobraII

    back in the saddle in a 78 II.

    Or you can add a half spring to the passenger side spring pack and some traction bars and call it a day! :)
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