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    Offline cowboy

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    Holy crap - nothing is going my way..:-(
    « on: December 02, 2009 - 09:25:51 AM »
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    Started out to change my 68 Cuda's front disc. system with a 73 type, - 1 piston caliper and 4½" bolt pattern..


    First, - coulden get anything apart...

    Then, - the upper balljoint was to thin for the new spindles, - new balljoints ordered..

    The brake hoses too old, - new ones ordered...

    Then, - one airscrew broke in the caliper, - new calipers ordered...

    The new balljoints arrived to day, - too thick for the A-arm..???

    I'm in for giving up, - and just give the car away....   :bricks1:


    By the way, - got the rigth engine mounts to day too, - they just don't fit...   :eek4:
    « Last Edit: December 02, 2009 - 09:27:52 AM by cowboy »
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    Offline Changin Gears

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    Re: Holy crap - nothing is going my way..:-(
    « Reply #1 on: December 02, 2009 - 12:35:57 PM »
    Replacing the ball joints/upper control arms with the larger ones is one of the good things about this swap.
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    Re: Holy crap - nothing is going my way..:-(
    « Reply #2 on: December 02, 2009 - 12:56:01 PM »
    If it were easy it would have a bowtie or a blue oval on it.  Have patience, it will go together and your car will be much better for it.
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    Re: Holy crap - nothing is going my way..:-(
    « Reply #3 on: December 02, 2009 - 12:59:40 PM »
    Hang in there. Frustration is one of the many benefits of owning an old car. Believe me I know. I use mine for everyday transportation and if its not one thing its another.

    BTW you do have to replace the upper control arms when you make that brake swap.
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    Re: Holy crap - nothing is going my way..:-(
    « Reply #4 on: December 02, 2009 - 06:31:50 PM »
    Quote from: 72hemi on December 02, 2009 - 12:59:40 PM

    BTW you do have to replace the upper control arms when you make that brake swap.


    OK, - if I, against all odds, manage to remove the a-arms from the 73 Valle, - will the fit straigth on the 68 Cuda, - with NO problems..???
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    Re: Holy crap - nothing is going my way..:-(
    « Reply #5 on: December 02, 2009 - 07:47:29 PM »
    Quote from: cowboy on December 02, 2009 - 06:31:50 PM
    OK, - if I, against all odds, manage to remove the a-arms from the 73 Valle, - will the fit straigth on the 68 Cuda, - with NO problems..???

    Yes, those are the ones you need.
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