I appologise in advance if there is a perfect thread that already answers this question, if so please direct me to it.
So I am restoring a 1966 convertible and I am thinking about updating suspension, brakes and wheels, while generally keeping the rest of the car classic. Maybe I will put in modern seats... still not sure.
I know that there are aftermarket kits for all of this stuff, but I was hoping to do this project on a budget.
I was curious what experience people have had with pulling components from late model mustangs or other cars to update the handling and braking of classics. What vehicles should I be looking for in junkyards? what components lend themselves to modern replacement and what parts should just be replaced with aftermarket components.
I am an engineer and I am pretty well skilled with welding and fabricating so I am not afraid to move a mounting points and the like, but I would like to avoid opening a can of worms unnecessarily as well.
I appreciate any help.
-Layne
So I am restoring a 1966 convertible and I am thinking about updating suspension, brakes and wheels, while generally keeping the rest of the car classic. Maybe I will put in modern seats... still not sure.
I know that there are aftermarket kits for all of this stuff, but I was hoping to do this project on a budget.
I was curious what experience people have had with pulling components from late model mustangs or other cars to update the handling and braking of classics. What vehicles should I be looking for in junkyards? what components lend themselves to modern replacement and what parts should just be replaced with aftermarket components.
I am an engineer and I am pretty well skilled with welding and fabricating so I am not afraid to move a mounting points and the like, but I would like to avoid opening a can of worms unnecessarily as well.
I appreciate any help.
-Layne