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  1. 73vertstang

    Emg brake cables to short

    After 2 months on jack stands, my 73 is back (temp) on all four hoofs. I rebuilt the rear (New bearings, seals, disk brake conversion, new bushings, paint) I replaced the emg brake cables but with the new rear disk brakes I'm about four to six inches short from making it work. Any suggestion??
  2. 73vertstang

    73 Axel bearing removal

    Thanks guys! Took the axels, the new bearings and seals and the new lugs (for the rear disk conversion) to the shop today. might as well get it all done in one shot. Have them back tomorrow. I'll post some picts. Thanks again!!
  3. 73vertstang

    73 Axel bearing removal

    Finally got the pumkin out, the copper washers was what was hanging me up. Thanks all for the advice getting it out, it helped. Now the bearing and seals for the axels. Do thay have to be pressed off and then pressed back on? Ready to start the re-assembly of the housing and diff this week...
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    9in rearend disassembly question

    Troy, When you pulled the pumpkin did you have any trouble? I removed the nuts but can't break free the diff from the housing. Tried to tap a screw driver between them but it's sealed tighter the a frogs you know what. I had expected a slight seem between the two (the space where the...
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    9in rearend disassembly question

    When I start getting tired it's time to call it a day, cause that's when I screw up big time. Have a beer, watch some TV and try again tomorrow when you have a clear head, frustration can only lead to bigger problems or mistakes!
  6. 73vertstang

    Cleaning the inside of the rear housing

    GTSS, That a great idea, Ford should have though of that when they design the thing. I've gotten all the parts back from the sand blaster, got the eye bushings out (burned them out) Primed and repainted the springs and perches. Going start on the housing this week. Still need a few parts...
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    Cleaning the inside of the rear housing

    Thanks for the warning about the gas, I dropped everything off yesterday and he told me two weeks (cause he was backup with work) and was called today that every thing was done, go figuar!! I had aready pulled the bearing and seals from the end of the tubes (was going to replace them any way)...
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    Cleaning the inside of the rear housing

    Thanks D, The gas is a good cleaning agent (I should have remembered it's what my Dad always told me) I guess it will be ok on the gears also? Oh one more question.... 87 or 93 octane, what gives the better burn LOL
  9. 73vertstang

    Cleaning the inside of the rear housing

    Golf, thanks for the input on pulling the diff, using water was out of the question for me too. Thanks!
  10. 73vertstang

    Cleaning the inside of the rear housing

    Last week I drop the rear end of my 73, Disassembled the springs, pulled the axles. I left the differental and the housing mated. Today I took the housing, springs, perches, drive shaft to be sand blasted. I sealed the axle tube ends with a shop rag and duck tape. The guy doing the job told...
  11. 73vertstang

    Question about shocks

    D, I was looking around at some sites you might get a charge from this guy. Built his own, did a nice job. http://www.tomswenson.com/teardrop/index.shtml
  12. 73vertstang

    Question about shocks

    D, have you ever thought about one of those small tear drop campers? They sleep just two, but are very nice. Maby I'll think about a hitch for the vert, paint the trailer the same as the car. Might be nice.... Hot Wheels, thanks for the input. I haven't been cheap yet doing this restore...
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    Question about shocks

    I'd like to see a pict of a stang smoken the tires with a trailer!! That would be a blast!!
  14. 73vertstang

    Question about shocks

    Thanks D. The springs looked good when I took them down. going to have them, the housing and the perches(?) sand blasted and then I'll paint them. No TOW package, No DRUGS!! Maby some moonshine. I would deffinently haul a cute Blond, Brunett and Redhead, but thats off topic. What are your...
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    Question about shocks

    Quick question about shocks. Just droped the read in my 73, I'm ordering new parts (bushings, read disk conversion kit and so on) I was looking at the shocks I just removed (see attached) and noticed that they have springs. I have not seen any replacement shocks with springs. Can any one...
  16. 73vertstang

    Removing Column Lock Cylinder 72 Mustang

    To remove the lock cylinder, disconnect the battery, remove the steering wheel (You will have to have a steering wheel puller, removethe turn signal switch handle (This will unscrew if you use a pair of adjustable plyers on the flat spot near the bottom of the handle) Unscrew and remove the...
  17. 73vertstang

    9in rearend disassembly question

    Just finished pulling the rear in my 73 today. See: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2958571 For the pictures. First I jacked up the body and put it on stands Then put another set of stands under the housing Removed the front eye bolts and let housing slip on to the stands. Then took out...
  18. 73vertstang

    body work

    I can't offer an opion on hand stripping a car, I've never done it. I did have my 73 Media blasted (with a soda medium like the eastwood product) so I can show you some results. Just some info about Soda blasting 1) It dose NOT dig out rust, it will just reveal it. 2) A car will take 8 or so...
  19. 73vertstang

    Poly Front Leaf Spring Bushings

    I just read in Mustang Monthly "How to" section, to coat the bushings in white grease before install. It makes install easy and also protects the bolts from rust. Take a look: http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/mump_0712_1971_ford_mustang_rearend_and_suspension_upgrade/photo_26.html
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    Summer Convertible Tunes

    How about a littke hard Rock n Roll, Rock n Roll - Led Zepplin Highway star - Deep purple La Grange - ZZ Top Radar Love - Golden Earring Toss in a little Bruce from Born to run Oh and one more (for the mello fellows) Smokie Robinson - Crusing
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