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Topic: 69 Falcon Front Disc Conversion
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David Kee
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: San Antonio, TX
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-08-2000 05:18 PM
   
What tie rod end is used when using Granada spindles to convert to disc brakes. I did a 67 Falcon this way about 12 years ago, it seems like the tie rod end was the only real issue.
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1666
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 08-10-2000 04:52 PM
Use the Granada tie rod ends for the year Granada the spindles came from. They are a guaranteed fit with the spindles, and I used them with no problem on my Maverick. I've read somewhere that Granada tie rod ends are too long for some early Falcons, but you didn't mention what car you're building. So how 'bout it? ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
-1987 5.0L B303 roller cam/rockers
-1968 Mustang Toploader
-1977 Lincoln Versailles 9 inch w/discs
-1980 Granada Front Discs
http://www.maverickgrabber.com
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David Kee
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: San Antonio, TX
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-10-2000 11:06 PM
Topic: 69 Falcon front disc conversion.
This one is manual steering with 6 cyl drum brakes. I remember the 67 Falcon had the long tie rod at the spindle end. The 69 definately has the short tie rod at the spindle end.
Thanks for your help. I'll know the answer this weekend, then I can share it with everybody.[This message has been edited by David Kee (edited 08-11-2000).]
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1666
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 08-11-2000 11:39 AM
No problem, David.The Maverick was based on the 69 Falcon, so I'm sure you'll have no problems.
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David Kee
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: San Antonio, TX
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-13-2000 06:41 PM
Very simple swap, the Granada tie rod ends must be used. Everything else is correct. I used the Granada proportioning valve and hand made new lines for the front. I also used a 69 Falcon power disc master cylinder without the booster.
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Johnny Ray
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Pekin, IL
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-19-2002 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by cpmaverick:
No problem, David.The Maverick was based on the 69 Falcon, so I'm sure you'll have no problems.
That's great to know! I never realized that the Maverick and Falcon parts are interchangeable before this post. Thanks!  ------------------
My 1969 Falcons
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1666
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 10-20-2002 01:46 PM
No Problem, what an old post!  Only the Early 1970 (69.5) Mavericks used Falcon steering and suspension components. But as an entire assembly all years will interchange. ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
[email protected] with AC and overdrive.
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