Recent content by leechris81

As I understand it, the ball joint fitment is the same on ‘73 up disc and drum knuckles. I believe that the difference lies in the mounting of caliper brackets, vs. the drum backing plate, etc. I may be off base here, this is just my perception of what I’ve read on the site.

My zip code is 65708. A good pair of 73-76 disc brake knuckles is worth a good bit better than $25. I certainly don't want to short change you. I am just looking at retrofitting 2010 mustang GT brakes to the front of my car and don't want to disassemble it to go through the mock up process.

Hey all! I’m looking for a damaged ‘73 to ‘76 A body disc brake knuckle for some measurements and mockups. I have a functioning pair on my car, so not looking to buy something nice. Looking for something inexpensive and obviously I’m willing to cover shipping as well. Either side will work...

Thank you. It photographs well but it’s rough up close. Helluva a lot of fun to drive though.

Here they are with the hangers on my ‘73 Swinger. Different body but hope it helps.

I know it adds no value to my car, but I have the original title for my 1973 Swinger. I bought it from the original owner and the DMV voided the back of the original when I applied for the new one. Doesn’t help the value one little bit, but cool piece to have the original title from June 1973.

My dad taught me about this at a very young age. He told me to always wipe off the mounting surface with a rag every time then you’ll never miss a seal that has stayed behind. I have changed oil countless times and have adhered religiously to his instructions throughout my career. I have seen...

This is my ‘73 the day I brought her home. These are the original caps and wheels she came with day one. Hope that helps.

That’s where I bought mine. I’ve never had door cards or headliner out so I’ve only done the floor at this point. I can tell a difference in road noise for sure and there is absolutely no heat radiating anywhere from the floorboard.

Same! $60 box covered the entire floor pan

Simple Green and a toothbrush

It’s an Edelbrock Performer 318/360 and as you can see in the pic, the thermostat is offset to the left.

I can tell a huge difference in the amount of effort between the RV2 and C171. It was free horsepower anytime the AC is on which is most of the time in my car. As for the mounting, using the factory C171 brackets, mine clears everything on the Edelbrock intake on my car. In fact, it even puts...

I swapped my ‘73 Swinger to the 171. Robbed all the brackets and lines from a ‘78 Diplomat. I got creative and merged the two sets of lines. Not knocking my RV2 but I shaved a ton of weight and it’s much smoother operating. It will flat freeze you out of the car even at over 100 heat index.

I have a set on my ‘73 Swinger. I have zero complaints. They ride nicely and I do everything from back roads to interstate driving with the car. Good rate for cornering too. Just know that they lower the rear 1” and if you use the supplied hanger it lowers 1” more for 2” total.