Posted by merlin (IP: 209.20.173.97) on July 30, 1999 at 02:26:55:
In Reply to: starting upgrade plans. need info posted by Steve-S on July 29, 1999 at 20:32:51:
: Ok. I'm starting my upgrade plans. I plan on moving up to a 302 with a standard tranny and 5 lug rear end. I'll want to add AC (have only heater at present) and buckets also of course. I'll need hood, front bumper and front flaring (body under bumper) to replace bent/rusted ones. Also dash pads and at least one arm rest. Interior door panels would be nice as these are a little rusted. Question is: What car(s) can I get this off of if I can't find it all on a Mav? And what years would be compatible?
: I have a 71 2 door, I6/200, no power anything, 4 wheel drum.
: btw. If I'm going to a 5 lug rear shouldn't I also get a 5 lug front even if only for ease of rotation?
: I don't really have a place to put a doner car at present so will probably have to get it in parts.
: All advice is appreciated.
: Thanks
: Steve-S
;go to an 8" rearend from stang or mav/comet and change the fronts to manual 5lug discs up front. Unless you want to carry to types of spares. There is also some fiberglass front body parts available to loose a little weight so as not to need to change front spgs. Grandas/Momarchs, Mav/Comet have right type disc brake spindles and calibers/rotors still available at parts stores for desent prices. Autokrafers have lots of parts available.
Dave