Questions about the "Shebly Drop"

[Big_B]

Questions about the "Shelby Drop"

I am currently embarking on a disc brake conversion on my 68, and I ran across the shelby drop in my search for resources. A couple of questions for anyone who has done this:

Does it create any structural issues (extra holes where they shouldn't be)?

Can any shop still perform the alignment? Should I tell them it has been modified?

If you have any other general thoughts on making these kind of mods to a car you are trying to keep as original, yet driveable as possible they are welcome. I have always thought if I made massive changes to the car I wanted them reversible, just in case I did ever have to sell it. (I am also thinking about storing the old drums/spindles somewhere when I am done - am I paranoid?)

Thanks!
-b

 

[19stang66]

You have to drill two new holes per upper control arm. You will be able to use the stock holes if you ever wanted to go back to original (I don't know why you would). A shop will still be able to do an alignment, don't go back to original specs though. Why don't you do the disc brake upgrade that uses the old drum spindles?? It'll save you some $$. Here are a couple of alignment spec threads I found when doing my drop.
http://forums.stangnet.com//showthread.php?t=512189

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=512567&highlight=Shelby+drop

 

[Big_B]

Yeah I saw the reusing of the drum spindles thing for the first time today. I bought a full granada front end for less than 200 a couple of months ago, and I finally got started on it a week ago. I'll look into it though.

 

[allcarfan]

you can always weld-up the original holes too.

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Just a quick question, is it worth doing the full 1 3/4" drop that needs a negative wedge kit?

 

[2bav8]

IMO, the negative wedge kit is not worth the $$$

If you really need to blow some money on a free mod, at least spend it on something you can appreciate like roller spring perches or adjustable strut rods. Heck, for a little more money you can have tubular upper control arms from Global West. Just my $.02

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Well, I wouldnt actually spend money doing the negative wedge, I would cut, bend, weld, and reinforce the upper arms. I'm just wondering from a performance standpoint if it really is worth it or if the law of diminishing returns applies and you go the extra mile only to gain an inch.