newstang 388 Report post Posted October 14, 2018 I need some advice on front end parts. Being I usually do everything restomod, i dont know about any other than stock replacement parts. Looking to do this on the "cheap" probably not doing the usual cross member with ifs. So, what can i use for upper, lower control arms , springs, etc. also what fits for a disc brake setup from drum spindles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 14, 2018 is this correct? http://www.chockostangclassicmustang.com/discbrakefacts.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 15, 2018 Give Dan a call before you order. He'll go over everything with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 15, 2018 10 hours ago, RPM said: Give Dan a call before you order. He'll go over everything with you. Dan is Chockostang? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 15, 2018 dont you just love it when someone takes a stick welder to sheetmetal? cutting this stuff sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Its like Christmas Morning for big boys ! My Dynacorn order arrived today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 Yes, Dan is the owner. Sorry, but I didn't see your question till now. Now that's a delivery. Merry Christmas btw! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 I picked up an order just like that for a fastback conversion ,it is like Christmass ...except for the money i had to shell out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: I picked up an order just like that for a fastback conversion ,it is like Christmass ...except for the money i had to shell out very true, but its over 3k so at least i got free shipping :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 7 hours ago, RPM said: Yes, Dan is the owner. Sorry, but I didn't see your question till now. Now that's a delivery. Merry Christmas btw! seems like he has some conflicting info on there. Are we able to use the 69 drum spindles for disc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, newstang said: seems like he has some conflicting info on there. Are we able to use the 69 drum spindles for disc? I believe 4 Piston K/H style disc set up used on earlier Mustangs will fit to 69 spindle; not the original 69 style single piston kind which requires a disc brake spindle. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 6 hours ago, newstang said: very true, but its over 3k so at least i got free shipping :-) Mine hit $4,700 ...i win ! No i didnt :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 7 hours ago, newstang said: seems like he has some conflicting info on there. Are we able to use the 69 drum spindles for disc? 1965-69 drum spindles are the same, and can be used for disc brake conversions such as the 1994 and up 13" rotor Cobra/GT, and the 1967 T-Bird style 12" rotor KH brakes. 1970 and up are similar and have a larger diameter pin/snout, and use different bearings. Which front discs are you looking into? Mustang Steve has several conversion brackets and kits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 I used the Mustang Steve conversion kit on my 1970, and used 1970 drum spindles, which are heavier duty than the earlier ones. I installed late mode Cobra brakes on all 4 wheels, you can see the info on my 1970 convertible restoration thread. I have a set of original 1970 disc brake spindles if you are interested in going back to stock hardware. Be happy to sell them, but they are heavy, and will cost to ship. You also need the 5 lug hubs if the spindles don't come with them. I used one Mustang one, and one off of a Fairlane. There is a small spacer ring that needs to be used to center the hub, also available from Mustang Steve. Some pics below. Hope that helps. Oh. last thing is that I needed to use a thin spacer to clear my Foose wheels on the front. The inside of the Foose wheel interfered with the Cobra front caliper. The spacer also needed to use the centering ring. I had to sand a few thousandths off of the ring to get it into the spacer plate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, RPM said: 1965-69 drum spindles are the same, and can be used for disc brake conversions such as the 1994 and up 13" rotor Cobra/GT, and the 1967 T-Bird style 12" rotor KH brakes. 1970 and up are similar and have a larger diameter pin/snout, and use different bearings. Which front discs are you looking into? Mustang Steve has several conversion brackets and kits. I have no idea which. If it gets too pricy or complicated i may just do another IFS, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Vicfreg said: I used the Mustang Steve conversion kit on my 1970, and used 1970 drum spindles, which are heavier duty than the earlier ones. I installed late mode Cobra brakes on all 4 wheels, you can see the info on my 1970 convertible restoration thread. I have a set of original 1970 disc brake spindles if you are interested in going back to stock hardware. Be happy to sell them, but they are heavy, and will cost to ship. You also need the 5 lug hubs if the spindles don't come with them. I used one Mustang one, and one off of a Fairlane. There is a small spacer ring that needs to be used to center the hub, also available from Mustang Steve. Some pics below. Hope that helps. Oh. last thing is that I needed to use a thin spacer to clear my Foose wheels on the front. The inside of the Foose wheel interfered with the Cobra front caliper. The spacer also needed to use the centering ring. I had to sand a few thousandths off of the ring to get it into the spacer plate. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 So today I started getting Jiggy with it. I didn't realize that one front rail is longer than the other. I was going nuts not understanding why I couldn't get square measurements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: Mine hit $4,700 ...i win ! No i didnt :( Im sure Ill beat you. for some reason, m dumb ass forgot to order essential parts like, radiator support, seat platforms and im sure a ton more aside from suspension which isnt even a thought right now. Hey, for you Cali's this is what rust looks like and im just beginning to tear it up :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 20, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 20, 2018 20 hours ago, newstang said: Im sure Ill beat you. for some reason, m dumb ass forgot to order essential parts like, radiator support, seat platforms and im sure a ton more aside from suspension which isnt even a thought right now. Hey, for you Cali's this is what rust looks like and im just beginning to tear it up :-) No ,no ,noooooo! No i will have bad dreams ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 21, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 21, 2018 Dude, you are a no fear machine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, RPM said: Dude, you are a no fear machine! The only thing to fear, Is metal itself! ( and the cost of it) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 21, 2018 I have a question, seat platforms for a convertible. Do they exist or do you have to notch out regular ones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 13 hours ago, newstang said: I have a question, seat platforms for a convertible. Do they exist or do you have to notch out regular ones? One piece seat platforms are reproduced. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
