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Topic: 65 Disc Brake Swap Wheel Question
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Rickster
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Northville, MI
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-25-2004 07:11 PM
  
After a lot of years of stacking stuff on top of my rusted out 65 Mustang, I'm ready to bring my baby back to life. I just purchased a solid 65 Mustang chassis minus engine and trans, former 6 cylinder, and the plan is to use my rusted-out 289 vehicle as a donor car. Suspension swap will be first on the list and I��m considering installing the Granada disc brakes as long as I��ll have the front suspension apart. I��ve done some searching and I��ve seen it mentioned that the rotors might not fit the existing wheels. I have a set of the 66 Mustang styled steel wheels (I think they were called Rally wheels) that I don��t want to give up. Does anyone know if they will fit the new disc brake rotors? Thanks
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 1914
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 02-25-2004 07:16 PM
Funny I saw this, I was just reading something about the swap here you go:
"Some 14" rims will not clear the Granada rotor (especially the 14" rally wheels!), as the Granada rotor has a very wide snout. This can be turned down by a machine shop if necessary. It��s also possible some 14" rims could have clearance problems with the caliper."
I haven't done the swap but I'm sure someone else here has and can verify best of luck though on your swap!
BTW! Welcome To M&M[This message has been edited by Mooney (edited 02-25-2004).]
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4638
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-25-2004 08:33 PM
Check this out:https://mustangsandmore.com/cgi-bin/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&number=A%3A000019&SUBMIT=Go There's also a section on wheels and tires that you might look at as well. Just use the 'Hop To' button at the bottom of this page. Welcome to M&M  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 7124
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-26-2004 12:05 AM
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Originally posted by Rickster:
After a lot of years of stacking stuff on top of my rusted out 65 Mustang, I'm ready to bring my baby back to life. I just purchased a solid 65 Mustang chassis minus engine and trans, former 6 cylinder, and the plan is to use my rusted-out 289 vehicle as a donor car. Suspension swap will be first on the list and I��m considering installing the Granada disc brakes as long as I��ll have the front suspension apart. I��ve done some searching and I��ve seen it mentioned that the rotors might not fit the existing wheels. I have a set of the 66 Mustang styled steel wheels (I think they were called Rally wheels) that I don��t want to give up. Does anyone know if they will fit the new disc brake rotors? Thanks
The 66 style wheels will not work with the Granada rotors. I tried them on a 68 which I believe has a similar caliper and it was no go.
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 64
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-26-2004 12:22 AM
i've got a 65 too, the same 14" wheels, and the same dillema. could someone please give a solution. 2 birds with one stone kinda deal? thanks alot.
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Rickster
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Northville, MI
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-26-2004 10:31 PM
Has anyone made the swap from drum to disc and still been able to use their Rally Wheels? If so, what set-up did you run? Thanks
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 7124
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-27-2004 06:49 AM
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Originally posted by Rickster:
Has anyone made the swap from drum to disc and still been able to use their Rally Wheels? If so, what set-up did you run? Thanks
Stainless Steel Brakes basic kit that has the 4 piston calipers, like orig. On a 66 still had to grind a small amount off one caliper.
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 64
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-29-2004 06:11 PM
so the only way to get disc brakes with these wheels is to get an expensive aftermarket package i can't afford? is there any alternatives? someone please shine some light on this one.
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sphillips
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: Murfreesboro, Tn. usa
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 03-24-2004 09:18 AM
To get 65-66 styled wheels to fit Granada spindles I took the rotors and laid them flat down on the drill press table with the lug bolts facing up. Then chuck a 3/8" dia. x 1" long round nose carbide burr and run it as fast as it will go. You can then "hand mill" five flats about 1/8" deep x 1" long just inside each lug bolt until the styled wheels fit. This leave the spindles stronger than having to turn them down at a machine shop.[email protected]
QUOTE]Originally posted by Rickster:
After a lot of years of stacking stuff on top of my rusted out 65 Mustang, I'm ready to bring my baby back to life. I just purchased a solid 65 Mustang chassis minus engine and trans, former 6 cylinder, and the plan is to use my rusted-out 289 vehicle as a donor car. Suspension swap will be first on the list and I��m considering installing the Granada disc brakes as long as I��ll have the front suspension apart. I��ve done some searching and I��ve seen it mentioned that the rotors might not fit the existing wheels. I have a set of the 66 Mustang styled steel wheels (I think they were called Rally wheels) that I don��t want to give up. Does anyone know if they will fit the new disc brake rotors? Thanks [/QUOTE]
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2885
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-24-2004 10:39 AM
An inexpensive disc swap alternative is the Rod and Custom Motorsports conversion, it uses a GM caliper and some laser cut brackets and stock type rotors. Kit costs $350, includes brackets, calipers and rotors.
A friend just bought that setup and said it looks good.------------------
Stuart
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67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
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