need help with a swap

fastcat1 · 03-07-2007, 11:03 PM

I am restoring 2 65 coupes with a I6 and a 3spd but want to install a 289 or 302 with a auto. need help

2k4mk1 · 03-08-2007, 06:53 AM

Youll need to change the front springs and motor mounts. And ya may as well go to 5 lug while your at it. Also youll need to get the brake pedal for an auto and swap those out. The rest is pretty easy straight forward stuff since you have no electronics to worry about. Dont forget to get the kick down linkage for the auto trans from your donor vechile as well. Trans cross memeber should be OK you will need a different trans mount Not sure about D/S yoke Cant recall if the 2 trans have diff output shafts and youll have to check the lentgh. Also you may as well swap rearends as well so youll get 5 lug all around and the wimpy 6cyl rear wont last long with any real power. The early cars are pretty eay to swap and parts are readily available.

Pick up some Mustang mags there has been many an articale on this and alot of good tips to be found.

fastcat1 · 03-08-2007, 04:52 PM

cool thanks for the info anybody else

rpalaniz · 03-09-2007, 09:27 AM

I have a complete drum to drum 7.5 5 lug axle, open Carrier..but ready to bolt on for 150.00 still in the car, adn you can use all the front end stuff of a Granada to make it 5 lug...also have a new tank, a set of Trim ring, magnum 500 wheels, And upholsterd front seats..let me know if you are intrested in any of that stuff..richard

2k4mk1 · 03-09-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rpalaniz

, adn you can use all the front end stuff of a Granada to make it 5 lug...

True and you get disc brakes in the deal.

fastcat1 · 03-17-2007, 10:27 AM

well turn out that there is a 65 GT cut up and is a 5 lug so I am going to remove the front and rear set up and rebuild them and install them here are two pics. It's going to be a fun 2 yrs restoring them

fastcat1 · 03-18-2007, 10:00 PM

found a 289 with trans that need to be rebuild

03-07-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
fastcat1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: san antonio Posts: 429 Trader Rating: (0)	need help with a swap I am restoring 2 65 coupes with a I6 and a 3spd but want to install a 289 or 302 with a auto. need help __________________ 1993 teal metalic cobra clone-----SOLD 1993 GMC Yukon 2 door 4x4 1965 coupe being built pics will be up soon

03-08-2007, 06:53 AM	#2
2k4mk1 WOW Waaaayy too many beans last night!!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1)	Youll need to change the front springs and motor mounts. And ya may as well go to 5 lug while your at it. Also youll need to get the brake pedal for an auto and swap those out. The rest is pretty easy straight forward stuff since you have no electronics to worry about. Dont forget to get the kick down linkage for the auto trans from your donor vechile as well. Trans cross memeber should be OK you will need a different trans mount Not sure about D/S yoke Cant recall if the 2 trans have diff output shafts and youll have to check the lentgh. Also you may as well swap rearends as well so youll get 5 lug all around and the wimpy 6cyl rear wont last long with any real power. The early cars are pretty eay to swap and parts are readily available. Pick up some Mustang mags there has been many an articale on this and alot of good tips to be found. __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

03-08-2007, 04:52 PM	#3
fastcat1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: san antonio Posts: 429 Trader Rating: (0)	cool thanks for the info anybody else __________________ 1993 teal metalic cobra clone-----SOLD 1993 GMC Yukon 2 door 4x4 1965 coupe being built pics will be up soon

03-09-2007, 09:27 AM	#4
rpalaniz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio-RGV Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (1)	Parts I have a complete drum to drum 7.5 5 lug axle, open Carrier..but ready to bolt on for 150.00 still in the car, adn you can use all the front end stuff of a Granada to make it 5 lug...also have a new tank, a set of Trim ring, magnum 500 wheels, And upholsterd front seats..let me know if you are intrested in any of that stuff..richard

03-17-2007, 10:27 AM	#6
fastcat1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: san antonio Posts: 429 Trader Rating: (0)	well turn out that there is a 65 GT cut up and is a 5 lug so I am going to remove the front and rear set up and rebuild them and install them here are two pics. It's going to be a fun 2 yrs restoring them Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1993 teal metalic cobra clone-----SOLD 1993 GMC Yukon 2 door 4x4 1965 coupe being built pics will be up soon

03-18-2007, 10:00 PM	#7
fastcat1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: san antonio Posts: 429 Trader Rating: (0)	found a 289 with trans that need to be rebuild __________________ 1993 teal metalic cobra clone-----SOLD 1993 GMC Yukon 2 door 4x4 1965 coupe being built pics will be up soon

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