BIG REDS 67 Fastback build thread.
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so now im trying to decide what direction I wanna go with the car this winter..... maybe you guys can help out.
A. buy a buddies 331 stroker to replace the 302 and do nothing else to the car for a while (Ill be too broke). and do the rest of the detail stuff next year
or
B. Buy the complete coilover/tubular front end to make the car handle like a new car, do bolt ons to the 302 ( intake, gears, headers, and get the rest of the detail work done on the car. Then a ill build a windsor based stroker that all of my bolt ons will transfer to next winter.
what do you think?
A. buy a buddies 331 stroker to replace the 302 and do nothing else to the car for a while (Ill be too broke). and do the rest of the detail stuff next year
or
B. Buy the complete coilover/tubular front end to make the car handle like a new car, do bolt ons to the 302 ( intake, gears, headers, and get the rest of the detail work done on the car. Then a ill build a windsor based stroker that all of my bolt ons will transfer to next winter.
what do you think?
I spent a bit more then that on everything but in my opinion well worth the money. I did the control arms with the double adjustable coil overs (not the ones that cap the shocktower the ones that still use the factory pocket) and did the manual rack conversion. I might have some pictures on my home computer that I can post tonight to give you better detail.
I run that shock tower brace also. I cut off the front ears to clean it up a little because I don't use the front half. I ended up going without the set up you are looking at due to it being more for handling and I need a drag set up so the shocks I was running would have worked better. Talking with C Ray at Alston the later coil overs that I went with were better for what I was looking for.
I think going this route first is the way to go and in my opinion it will make a world of difference. Are you looking at the rack conversion also? Another one well worth doing!
I think going this route first is the way to go and in my opinion it will make a world of difference. Are you looking at the rack conversion also? Another one well worth doing!
thanks!
I had to return something and I had a coupon for 15% off my total purchase so I took a ride over to mustangs unlimited in Connecticut today, to pick up some misc odds and ends. I also picked up brackets for the deluxe seatbacks I scored on ebay a couple weeks back. Hopefully they should come in the mail tomorrow.
new window cranks and door handles
lower door grilles
I wasn't happy with the brushed alum. inserts that came with my door panels I got a few months ago, so I have been on the look out for some better quality ones, I scored a NOS set to replace them.
difference
much better
I also installed new door handles
new lower window seals
glove box insert
I had to return something and I had a coupon for 15% off my total purchase so I took a ride over to mustangs unlimited in Connecticut today, to pick up some misc odds and ends. I also picked up brackets for the deluxe seatbacks I scored on ebay a couple weeks back. Hopefully they should come in the mail tomorrow.
new window cranks and door handles
lower door grilles
I wasn't happy with the brushed alum. inserts that came with my door panels I got a few months ago, so I have been on the look out for some better quality ones, I scored a NOS set to replace them.
difference
much better
I also installed new door handles
new lower window seals
glove box insert