Okay I have a coupe that I tore down, then ended up putting it aside for a year or so.. here's its current shape:
Per the VIN it was originally a 6cyl but came to me with a 302 in it(with broken rocker arms)
I'm planning on buying a crate 302 or perhaps building a long block up to put in it.. Regardless it will be a 302 again. now my questions.
Suspension... I'm not sure if its stock or has been upgraded. Either way I would feel better with new components. I dont have the money to drop in a TCP system or something of that caliber, but was looking at something a bit more basic such as this 1967-70 Grab-A-Trak™ Spring and Handling Kit .. any opinions on that kit? Think it'd be kosher? I wont be racing this car or anything but will perhaps be driving it across the country so something safe and reliable is a good thing.
Also, should I do the Shelby Drop while I have things taken apart?
and disc brakes. Opinions on what I should do while not dropping a million bucks to do it? I've always heard of the Granada swap but is that very easy to do? Would I be better off just buying a new kit? I really want something reliable and will pay more for such....as long as its not a ton more for just a minor benefit. There's a kit here on EBay but isnt that kinda cheap as kits go? is it missing something?
Any thoughts?
I'm rushing to have it on the road and ready to rip by mid Sept. I know this is a tight timeframe but hey, it'll motivate me to put in some good hours and make progress whether I make it or not.
Thanks for any input, I appreciate it.
Per the VIN it was originally a 6cyl but came to me with a 302 in it(with broken rocker arms)
I'm planning on buying a crate 302 or perhaps building a long block up to put in it.. Regardless it will be a 302 again. now my questions.
Suspension... I'm not sure if its stock or has been upgraded. Either way I would feel better with new components. I dont have the money to drop in a TCP system or something of that caliber, but was looking at something a bit more basic such as this 1967-70 Grab-A-Trak™ Spring and Handling Kit .. any opinions on that kit? Think it'd be kosher? I wont be racing this car or anything but will perhaps be driving it across the country so something safe and reliable is a good thing.
Also, should I do the Shelby Drop while I have things taken apart?
and disc brakes. Opinions on what I should do while not dropping a million bucks to do it? I've always heard of the Granada swap but is that very easy to do? Would I be better off just buying a new kit? I really want something reliable and will pay more for such....as long as its not a ton more for just a minor benefit. There's a kit here on EBay but isnt that kinda cheap as kits go? is it missing something?
Any thoughts?
I'm rushing to have it on the road and ready to rip by mid Sept. I know this is a tight timeframe but hey, it'll motivate me to put in some good hours and make progress whether I make it or not.
Thanks for any input, I appreciate it.