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Topic: 4 to 5 lug swap
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4857
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-25-2003 06:26 PM
   
hi guys/gals
I have a chance to aquire 5 centerlines with tires that are 5 lug that came off a 68. my question is...do i have to change the whole rearend or just switch out the axels and install larger brake shoes and drum. as for the front, do i have to change the spindle or just go with larger shoes and drum? thanks you.------------------
66 coupe
289
C4 auto
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 42859
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-25-2003 06:49 PM
You have the 7 1/4" rear, you'll need to swap to at least an 8" to get 5 lugs. In the front you'll need to swap to all V8 stuff. {...which you should do anyway if you have a V8 in there.}------------------
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 958
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-25-2003 08:30 PM
If you lived closer I would have a great deal for you "all of it free" the freight would cost more than it's worth.
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4857
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-25-2003 09:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by lyle29464:
If you lived closer I would have a great deal for you "all of it free" the freight would cost more than it's worth.
DANG! that would have been great. thanks or the thought. I'm sure something will come along at the right time, these things usually do. thanks again.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2416
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-26-2003 12:34 PM
You might be able to get an 8" out of a granada for cheap.
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1454
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 08-26-2003 03:31 PM
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/010668.htmlThis might be your answer. Them little ol' 4 lug parts have to go. ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4857
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-27-2003 01:38 PM
Thanks guys. I didn't get the 5 lug centerlines, but here's my next thought and you guys can tell me if i'm p***ing in the wind or not. I'm willing to trade my 289 for a stock 6 to go back into the 66, but the person with the 6 has to do the swap, or at least assist because i have zip in knowledge on this.
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-27-2003 02:03 PM
My car was exactly the same as yours when I bought it - 6cyl converted to 8 cyl but suspension left at 6cyl set up. I converted all the suspension to 8 cyl with granada discs and 8" rear out of a 66. I am very glad I switched. Difference in ride, stopping ability and safety was worth it to me. But, it was a lot work and a lot of money. It would have been much cheaper to go back to a six cylinder. With all that said, you have to decide - run it like it is, upgrade suspension, go back to six cyl.
Personally, I would go back to a 6.Phil
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4857
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-27-2003 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by senzstang:
My car was exactly the same as yours when I bought it - 6cyl converted to 8 cyl but suspension left at 6cyl set up. I converted all the suspension to 8 cyl with granada discs and 8" rear out of a 66. I am very glad I switched. Difference in ride, stopping ability and safety was worth it to me. But, it was a lot work and a lot of money. It would have been much cheaper to go back to a six cylinder. With all that said, you have to decide - run it like it is, upgrade suspension, go back to six cyl.
Personally, I would go back to a 6.
Phil
that's where my thought is now because i can't really afford to switch my suspension or rearend. and a 6 would be the least expensive way to go. I'm not a hot rodder. this is just something to drive once in awhile.
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-27-2003 03:22 PM
You'll also get much better mileage with the 6. Since you are not interested in going real fast the 6 is a good choice. Just make sure your not trading a 289 HiPo engine for the 6!
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4857
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-27-2003 03:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by senzstang:
You'll also get much better mileage with the 6. Since you are not interested in going real fast the 6 is a good choice. Just make sure your not trading a 289 HiPo engine for the 6!
I'm pretty sure it's not a hipo because of the 2bbl intake. just a basic 289 out of a 67 galaxie i believe.------------------
66 coupe
289
C4 auto
"someone who knows how will always have a job working for someone who knows why"
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-28-2003 12:15 AM
There is no reason why you can't keep the 289.If your not interested in doing any big moods.Then the 6 suspension will work fine.Just take it easy off the line.As for brakes they need to be the best you can afford does not matter if it's for a 6 or an 8.Make the 289 run as good as you can an enjoy your classic Mustang.  ------------------
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-28-2003 07:22 AM
I would not leave it as is. I have to tell you having driven around with 4 9" drum brakes and a single "jelly" jar brake master cylinder was a scary feeling. At a minimum you should change the master cylinder to dual resevoir.
That is just me though. Many people are comfortable to run as is. I can't help myself from tinkering!
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wvcat
Gearhead Posts: 285
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 08-28-2003 09:52 PM
I have a 66 coupe project I'm working on thats a 6 to v8 swap. So far I've installed a 9" rearend from a 67 (I know its too wide but I had it already with a 3:73 tracloc). I also temporarily installed a set of 67 5 lug front drums but I now have a set of 70 disc's thats going on instaed. I've already changed the manual box to a ps box and I just got a ps setup from ebay that I am rebuilding. I also adapted a fox booster, a maverick prop valve, and still need to install the mc & lines but its getting there slowly. This is going to be a driver for my wife and I don't want to trust thier safety to an outdated brake system. I am at a delima right now because I was going to install a 351w/AOD combo with the headman swap headers but I think I might pick up a 289/302 instead, it'll be plenty for the wife.
Good luck whichever way you go but I vote to get rid of the jelly jar m/c even if you leave the small brakes on it.
John------------------
Thanks
John
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4857
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-28-2003 10:03 PM
thanks to everyone.
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