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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 03:22 AM
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im changing my 66 coupe from drums to disk brakes and am wondering how much its gunna set me back and how extensive the project is if ne1 has ne how tos or advice i would really appriciate the help
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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ne1 has ne how tos
Not sure what this means, but it depends on if you want new hardware or want to go junk yard searching? New from SSBC will set you back a little less than $2K for all four corners.

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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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Check out the FAQ section above for the Granada swap. That will be in the neighborhood of 500 bux for the front only. New kits will run you about 1000 bux for the front only. If you also want rear disks, you can either find a 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles in the junk yard, and rob the whole rear, or get a new kit for about a grand.
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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I installed '72 Mustang spindles and disc brakes right to my '67. I found them at a junk yard. It is a direct bolt on, other than needing to install new tie-rods of the bigger hole in the spindle.

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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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ya i was thinking of the kits front and rear and tossing in a power break booster but 2g isn't to bad and ne1 have ne how tos really means anyone have any how to on the subject sorry ive formed msn lingo

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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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never mind doing the granada swap tnx soaring
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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To each his own.
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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still wondering how u take out the light switch i know im almost positive u gotta twist it off but mine wont come off ne suggestions
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Are you talking removal of the headlight switch? There's a spring-loaded detent on the switch body (on the side opposite the terminals, the passenger side); push that down while pulling on the switch. The chrome switch button and its stem will come right out. Then use a screw driver in the slots on the bezel to loosen it up from the threaded stem on the switch body; the switch body will drop down behind the dash. It's actually pretty accessible for underdash work. I put off doing it for a month cuz I thought it would be a real task. Easiest repair I made all summer; $24 for the switch from Mustang Depot. No more flickering headlights from the faulty circuit breaker.
Old Dec 15, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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thats exactly what i needed to know thnx man im on my way out to do it right now



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