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GMC70c20 07-01-2008 03:31 AM

mustang II front suspension
 
I just got my front end from fat man, its a tubular mustang II suspension with qa-1 coilovers. I never undrstood why they call it a "mustang II suspension" is it the same front end that was under the stang II or is it just agoofy name for it?

bigsnookmaster 07-01-2008 08:16 AM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
It's based on the original mustang II front suspension.It's a lightweight front suspension with rack n pinion steering.I know guys that used to take them right out of the cars,widen them and install them in tube chassis cars.I'd like to know how it looks and works for you,I am considering on doing the same for my truck.Please post pics when you can.:chevy:

jkaylor68gmc 07-01-2008 08:52 AM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
I have a mustang II in a 65 Chevy truck frame from Fatman, I stuck my yellow 47 on a leftover chassis. It bolted right in. It is nice!!!!!!!!

djracer 07-01-2008 09:58 AM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
I have the fatman frontend also but I use a coilspring with an adjustable Qa1 shock.

jkaylor68gmc 07-01-2008 10:20 AM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
I ended up with coil-overs, I like them alot.

GMC70c20 07-03-2008 03:21 AM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
I also have qa-1 coilovers, I will post pics as soon as I get the front end together. What is simular? did they use the same spindles, control arms, geometry, ect.

PA-IndianRider 07-03-2008 10:10 AM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
Sorry to interrupt the thread.....
Hey BIGSNOOKMASTER ...... whatever happened to those "wild-looking" headers that were shown in your "mock-up" pictures on webshots?????
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2046...02975005dmebFq ..... fenderwell exit??? Do you still have them??? Thanks.... John

Couch 07-03-2008 10:51 AM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
good eye PA. i cant find a set anywhere, where did you get em or where can i get a set.that would go perfect on my BBC stepside

PA-IndianRider 07-03-2008 12:47 PM

Re: mustang II fornt suspension
 
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Originally Posted by Couch (Post 2791621)
Good eye PA. .....i cant find a set anywhere, where did you get em or where can i get a set.that would go perfect on my BBC stepside

Thanks.... especially since in later photos Snook changed the headers.... I am planning to fab a set of fenderwell exit headers (if I have to) using headers that were made for a stock car to start with.

Couch.... you are right there appears to be no one who makes fenderwell exit headers for our model truck ... SBC or BBC ....(unless headers from another vehicle can fit???) ..... so I'll (we'll) be anxious to hear from SNOOK about the headers :drama: HA!!!!!

bigsnookmaster 07-03-2008 03:53 PM

Re: mustang II front suspension
 
I'm not sure what headers you're talking about.I built the headers for my 67 for a BBC but they're not fenderwells.I built a set for a buddy of mine that were fenderwells,but they went in a 65 Dart with a big block chrysler.My current 68 has Hooker Super Comps with ceramic coating.I'll look at the pictures and se which ones they are. Maybe I should start building fenderwell headers for our trucks.Let me know.:chevy:

PA-IndianRider 07-03-2008 08:12 PM

Re: mustang II front suspension
 
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Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster (Post 2791899)
I'm not sure what headers you're talking about.I built the headers for my 67 for a BBC but they're not fenderwells.I built a set for a buddy of mine that were fenderwells,but they went in a 65 Dart with a big block chrysler.My current 68 has Hooker Super Comps with ceramic coating.I'll look at the pictures and se which ones they are. Maybe I should start building fenderwell headers for our trucks.Let me know.:chevy:

Greg,
Here's the link to the headers I am talking about.... kool look .... can't see where they exit exactly but they do appear to have a different look than most headers....
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2046...02975005dmebFq

Would love to find a set of fenderwell exit headers for a SBC .... I plan to give it a shot myself IF I HAVE TO..... either way I'm going to have a set on our C10 gasser-look drag truck.

Let's talk....

Couch 07-03-2008 08:53 PM

Re: mustang II front suspension
 
hey snook if you wanna go into the market of making em maybe we can work out a deal. i would love a set. PM me if your interested

Super73 07-03-2008 10:43 PM

Re: mustang II front suspension
 
Couch,

Not sure if you know this but Lemons is in Paso Robles. 110 miles from Fresno. http://www.lemonsheaders.com/

bigjimzlll 07-03-2008 11:24 PM

Re: mustang II front suspension
 
Hey bigsnookmaster...I'm from St. Pete originally. I caught my share of them delicious Snooks too.


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