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    Front disc Brake conversion...seeking information

    Zoo keeper i hear what your saying...But I have to learn somehow...I am just looking for resources to read...for now at least...and if i feel comfortable i will do my brakes with some friends who know a lot more than i do.. --Brown
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    Front disc Brake conversion...seeking information

    Thank you for the information. But my problem still stands...I dont really know what a spindle is....Anyone have a link or care to explain...Pictures would be nice....I already have a 5 bolt lug pattern. Maybee a how-to that is written up somewhere that i havent been able to find? --Brown
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    Front disc Brake conversion...seeking information

    Due to brake failure i have to postpone a 408w build..grrr..but itll give me a chance to work on other areas of the car. I am looking into converting to a front disc rear drum manual setup...I know nothing about spindles and master cylinders...My car was converted to a v-8 by the previous...
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    Towing question--- how to hook up lights to trailer

    I got a feeling that there is now quick connect for the lights and blinkers...My Explorer has 300 pund bump hitch and 1000 pound frame type hitch....but there is no hook up for lights...you usually dont have one unless you have full hitch kit... --Brown
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    Brakes, Suspension, Rear end , and Chassis stiffening...grrrr

    2500$...a little steep..Is there anyone else out there besides currie that does this...I will check out the local shops...I'll Probably do the rear brakes myself....I am gonna go call some local shops... --Brown
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    Brakes, Suspension, Rear end , and Chassis stiffening...grrrr

    180 and LMAN I understand what you are saying...However I know exactly what I want... A street Bruiser... I like the look of the raised rear end so thats what I want, the car will never see power steering or power brakes or AC, cause I just don't feel a muscle car should have them...It will...
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    Brakes, Suspension, Rear end , and Chassis stiffening...grrrr

    Would it be okay to use a 56 Inch rear, or does it look really bad..I don't mind 'em sticking out a lil... And I am going with high rake rear suspension...If not I can always get it shortened right? I will try to price this out tonite and post some options... --Brown
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    Brakes, Suspension, Rear end , and Chassis stiffening...grrrr

    So the question remains..Obiviously I will look for a 69 or 70 mustang 9 inch rear end...But if I can not find that what rear shall I look For? Does anyone know the measurements for the 9 inch rear end for my 69 and are there anyother parts that I need to swap...The rear springs should be...
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    Brakes, Suspension, Rear end , and Chassis stiffening...grrrr

    I do have another car that I share with my brother...However, I would like to do the rear end first...Because if I focus on that I can bang out the rear suspension and switch over to rear discs at the same time...So I can at least be driving it again...then I'd follow up with the chassis...
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    Brakes, Suspension, Rear end , and Chassis stiffening...grrrr

    Historic...I was hoping that you might offer your advice as to which of those i should start with...I was thinking the 9 inch rear...That is where I will start...I am going from a rear disc setup, with posi of som sort and 31 spline axles...I figure there we probably be some drive shaft work...
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    Brakes, Suspension, Rear end , and Chassis stiffening...grrrr

    I have been forced to post pone the 408 engine that I was already to splurge on. So disheartening...Well I am trying to figure out the best plan of attack... Here is the deal: My brakes are busted, i think its only a broken line but still they are pretty shot, on my 69 coupe :bang: ... -They...
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    A Sign From God??

    So last nite right after I annouced that I was going to put my plans for my 408 on hold... I went out into the driveway fired up the mustang and was about to go to dunkin donuts..As he was walking to the car i was pushing the break cause they had felt real soft all nite...then all of a sudden...
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    I'm bailing on the 393\408

    It wasn't so much that...cause I'm 19... so a built 408 with 4 wheel drum breaks still seemed like a sweet idea, i figured jam the brakes and pray...But I guess this summer I will focus on putting either a 9 or 8.8 w/ posi and rear discs...with high lift suspension...and i'll wait on the...
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    I'm bailing on the 393\408

    I am very sad to announce that i will me bailing on my 393\408 stroker project....Instead i will focusing either doing a 9\8.8swap and suspension and chase stiffening...I'm gonna attack the situation the other way around..Get the chase and suspension and rear good and do the motor last..mostly...
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    Block for a 393 (maybe a 408) stroker (roller cam)

    I am heading out the door...to buy the 351 out of from a 96 250 i think...just lettin yall know..il post more info when i get back... --Brown
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    parts list for engine build

    ahh...i just saw someone else posted basically the same thread so sorry about that guys... --Brown
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    parts list for engine build

    Does anyone know where I can get a complete parts list for an engin build. Right now Ii am mostly focused on the short block...however i will want a complete list. from oil pump assembly to carb...Also what specialty tools will i need like ring compressors? and measurement taker things(what...
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    timing chain vs timing gear drive

    okay so i can forget about buying one...hehe i just got ISKQEZEMs name.... --brown
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    Block for a 393 (maybe a 408) stroker (roller cam)

    the 78 was my highschool football number