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Message |
 Topic: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
Billy C
Replies: 7
Views: 6250
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 Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:24 pm Subject: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
| Thanks Roger. I did get it all sorted with some help. I envy your front brake setup. I am running 15" front Cragars and only see room for the chevy brakes I installed. 03 iirc Camry discs rear. Small ... |
| Topic: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
Billy C
Replies: 7
Views: 6250
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:24 pm Subject: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
| Thanks Roger. I did get it all sorted with some help. I envy your front brake setup. I am running 15" front Cragars and only see room for the chevy brakes I installed. 03 iirc Camry discs rear. Small ... |
| Topic: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
Billy C
Replies: 7
Views: 6250
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:13 pm Subject: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
| No joy here. Found (mostly) what I needed over on HAMB. I'm outta here. |
| Topic: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
Billy C
Replies: 7
Views: 6250
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Fri Oct 03, 2014 6:04 pm Subject: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
No help here?
Looking at the firewall there is no freaking way the vacuum booster will clear the wiper motor or the valve cover. |
| Topic: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
Billy C
Replies: 7
Views: 6250
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:57 pm Subject: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
| Forgot to add I am a bit concerned about available idle vacuum for the booster what with the lumpy cam. |
| Topic: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
Billy C
Replies: 7
Views: 6250
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:43 pm Subject: 62 Fairlane brake conversion help for dummies needed |
Mostly new here so be kind.
I have a 62 Fairlane I am making into a weekend warrior muscle car. What is done so far.
- Scarebird front disc kit installed, went very well except grease seals, sour ... |
| Topic: strut rod bushings |
Billy C
Replies: 2
Views: 3310
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:43 pm Subject: strut rod bushings |
| Thanks, stress on other components makes sense. Suggestions on a source for the rubber bushings? I hate waiting and then get the wrong part in. |
| Topic: strut rod bushings |
Billy C
Replies: 2
Views: 3310
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:27 pm Subject: strut rod bushings |
| or radius rod bushings. I ordered a set of Prothane 6-1204 which according to the internet sites fit a 62 Ford Fairlane. NOT happening. The i.d. is smaller than the rod. I like the idea of the red ure ... |
| Topic: rear end confirmation needed |
Billy C
Replies: 4
Views: 2021
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:09 pm Subject: rear end confirmation needed |
Budget minded y'all so keep that in mind. I am looking to score a cheap TracLoc and 3.70 - 4.10 r&p set to go in my 8" open diff rear. So here are my questions.
Is this in fact a 62 - 66 8" ca ... |
| Topic: drive train questions |
Billy C
Replies: 13
Views: 8558
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:35 pm Subject: drive train questions |
| Scott. Thank you so much, you are Da Man! I was actually perusing ebay for those mounts when I saw this. Now I don't have to do the hours of research to pick the right set. The pics of the tower cuts ... |
| Topic: drive train questions |
Billy C
Replies: 13
Views: 8558
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:16 pm Subject: drive train questions |
| I did a test install on the 302 and bell housing. Fits but there are issues. Motor mounts don't match up. Shorty headers laugh at me for even thinking they would fit. What headers are people using her ... |
| Topic: drive train questions |
Billy C
Replies: 13
Views: 8558
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:47 pm Subject: drive train questions |
| I lead a very busy life, who doesn't. This is a slow project and I see I am in deep, not over my head. I have time to build on paper first. You guys are gonna save me time and money. Sweet! No small p ... |
| Topic: drive train questions |
Billy C
Replies: 13
Views: 8558
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:47 pm Subject: drive train questions |
| I lead a very busy life, who doesn't. This is a slow project and I see I am in deep, not over my head. I have time to build on paper first. You guys are gonna save me time and money. Sweet! No small p ... |
| Topic: drive train questions |
Billy C
Replies: 13
Views: 8558
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:41 pm Subject: drive train questions |
| Thanks Scott. Good news on the AOD. I got a big hammer. That will buy me some rpm room and allow a taller gear or be happy with more cruisability. I love forums and have been using several for this pr ... |
| Topic: drive train questions |
Billy C
Replies: 13
Views: 8558
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:10 pm Subject: drive train questions |
| RPM calc, nice tool, thanks. I'm pretty much bummed by the results. Ballpark guess of 275/60-15, 3.20 gears and the C4 in 3rd a@ 70 mph will have me running 2800k + on the tach. The C4 3 spd does not ... |
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