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1967 mustang coupe 4 lug to 5 conversion
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Posted: 10/21/09
02:13 PM
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I have a 67 coupe formerly a 6 cylinder with a 302 that i am restoring. I would like to convert from 4 lugs to 5 lugs and from front drums to discs. Can someone please point me in the right direction on this....conversion kits or something. thanks a lot guys!!!
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jc65coupe
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Posted: 10/22/09
06:07 PM
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I would just find a solid donor car and pull the rear end and front spinals from that. Just remember that you will need a new tranny and radiator as well as motor mounts and possible front shocks to handle the extra weight.
There are literally thousands of disk break kits. You just need to pick the right one for your application, be it a racing or a standard street application. That is something thats your decision and as far as a good place to start looking is either at Summitracing.com or CJpony parts either are excelent. CJ's does nothing but Mustang everything and they can suggest some better quality kits and their advise is solid. Summit is a parts depot that has a bunch of great stuff for all cars.
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jb1rd
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Posted: 10/27/09
05:26 PM
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I could be wrong, but I believe the spindles on the 67 6 cylinder are the same spindles on the v8's. If so, then changing the front spindles aren't needed and lots of trouble and headaches will be eliminated. Check it out from some of the guru's here that are much more knowledgeable than I am, but, I believe I read that info on this forum. Any way, GOOD LUCK, never stop horsing around!!! 
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camsdad1
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Posted: 10/28/09
06:02 AM
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I did the same thing with my '68 six cylinder. The easiest way is to buy a conversion kit. I got mine from Master Power. The six spindles are not the same as the eight, my kit came with two different sized bearings for whichever you may have so it will work without changing the spindles. They have since come out with a kit that is pre-assembled on a spindle, just bolt it in.
You will need a whole different rear end though and there are several ways to go. You can buy a brand new one, find a used 8 or 9 inch from a donor car, or find an 8.8 inch from a late model, although I don't think that's a direct bolt in.
Anyway good luck on your project.
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