Unibody pony cars have had a bad rap for years about saggy, weak frames. I can’t exactly argue that point. If you take a look at the frame and sheetmetal in the front of Mustangs, it actually seems a little scary. The front frame rails go to the floor and stop. That means that the [...]
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Installing Subframe Connectors in a Classic Mustang
When I first took my Mustang apart, I was shocked to see how the force from the engine was transmitted to the rest of the frame. The front frame rails run into the floor and stop. The outer frame rails that go to the rear of the car are not directly connected to those rails. [...]
Installing Granada Disk Brakes on a Classic Mustang
This was the first project I wanted to do that didn’t consist of just bolting stock parts back on. This is one of the more common modifications Mustang enthusiasts make, because it’s so easy, cheap, and makes a vast improvement in braking stability.
Retrofitting a Mustang II Independent Front Suspension
All right, so I know what you’re thinking. Retrofitting Mustang II front suspensions are huge undertakings. Besides, I’ve already put in a Granada disk brake swap, done a suspension rebuild, and hacked in a BMW rack-n-pinion setup. Why change now? Three reasons: a) I’m thinking about putting a one piece front body in to replace [...]
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