If you need any help let me know, I've done this swap before. My 68 was a 200ci 3 speed, and now I've got a H/C/I 351w and 5 speed, with disc/
suspension/rear end swap.
THanks and dont worry I will have a ton of questions when it gets down to those parts.
COBRA912 said:
neat project. What's the plans engine / trans / rear end wise? cruiser or track car?
It will be a street car. I havent found something in this solid condition for a long time. and while it isnt much to look at the foundation is a great starter. Seen too many that were junk with paint on them and asking a ton of $$$$. I got lucky with this one. Guy had too many projects and had to sacrafice this one.
Engine- I would like a 289 (had one in high school) but will probably end up 302 going carb ( love the look of a carb) looking at something near 350hp rwhp nothing big.
Trans- would love a 6 spd but more than likely a tko500 maybe a t-5. Definitely keeping it a stick. I find it odd that it had a 3 on the floor instead of on the steering column. My 65 ranchero was a 3 on the tree but that didnt stay either.
Suspension-I was looking at the Heidts mustang II kits but looking at that I am not being truly realistic with both $$ and completing the project. for the rear a friend has a 8" out of his 69 that i am getting. I want to beef up the rear a little to avoid wheel hop. definitely subframe connectors. I am still looking into the front
suspension parts right now. A lot of guys when the Granada route for brakes and I may head that way too. Just wondering about wheel fitment with the rotor hat and all. I would love a Baer kit but then I am not truly being realistic. The most expensive part on the front end will probably be the Rack and pinion. One thing I truly hated on these was the steering system. The rack provides a much cleaner look in my opinion without being too intrusive in the bay.
for the most part I want to make sure I create a strong foundation. painting the entire under carriage (truck lining or similar product) and then stripping the interior looking for surface rust and getting rid of it all. It wont be a show car but definitely clean. I am in no rush to get it done so one area at a time and I hope to keep posting on the progress and hopefully you guys will keep me honest in working on it.
Sorry for the long explanation but you asked LOL