|
Author
|
Topic: My next project
|
ToddStyles
Gearhead Posts: 125
From: Memphis, TN USA
Registered: Aug 99
|
posted 01-05-2003 12:40 PM
   
ebay link
I picked up a complete suspension kit for my '65. Luckily it was within driving distance, so I drove over and got yesterday. It's the kit from Laurel Mountain Mustang.
My dilemma, I've got the car ready for painting... so should I wait until after it's painted or install the kit before it's painted? FWIW, the car will be dismantled for painting, front/rear glass out and the front cap removed. I wanted to get some feedback before I talk to the painter. I��ve also heard that I can��t use the rear sway bar with the disk brake rear end. Is that accurate?
Thanks, Todd.
------------------
1965 2+2 GT, A-code 289 w/351 heads, Autolite 4100 on a C9OX intake. T-5, 9" Versailles w/4.11 t-lock.
IP: Logged |
V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
|
posted 01-05-2003 12:55 PM
Just my .02, but the less you have to do after painting the better. Less chance of chips/dings... I personally would build the suspension prior to the car going into the spray booth.Not having run a disc rear I don't know for sure, but the sway bar attaches to the leaf spring u-bolt plates. I can't imagine why you couldn't use it with a disc set-up  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
IP: Logged |
johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4727
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
|
posted 01-05-2003 01:01 PM
Do the suspension or any other work before the paint and body work are done, if you do it after and damage something you are on the hook for the repairs, at least if you ding the car while doing your suspension, it is going in for the final stages of body and paint. When you get the car back from the body shop it is nice to have it all done and just ready to go cruzzzin 
JOHN
------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
MyPhotoPage
MY TRUCK
IP: Logged |
ToddStyles
Gearhead Posts: 125
From: Memphis, TN USA
Registered: Aug 99
|
posted 01-05-2003 10:40 PM
thanks for the feedback! Todd.
IP: Logged | |
Mustangsandmore Forums
UBBFriend: Email This Page to Someone! 
