‘63 S22 suspension build
‘63 S22 suspension build
Have a ‘63 S22 my Grandson bought . Has frame rails in back and pretty sure strut towers are cut out ! I am not at very familiar with the Comet/Falcon suspension or much else but we are going to give it a go ! Would like some ideas on front susp , tube front end , what 9” will fit , what rear susp , and any ideas . I must admit it took me 5-6 yrs to do my latest ‘65 Belair post car and this Comet is far away from what the Belair was . Pics welcome and email me if wanted .
Re: ‘63 S22 suspension build
Wheels and tires?
With rails in the back it really opens up possibilities!!
What style build are you guys going after?
Probably Mustang 2 front is easiest.
IMHO, after you decide on the style, Prostreet, Protour, sled? Etc.
Wheels and tires would be the first purchase then make 'em fit.
Many people have 10 G sitting on an engine stand waiting for someone to figure out how to get a decent tire under the car.
Fred
Druelling, seen in Mission BC 2012
With rails in the back it really opens up possibilities!!
What style build are you guys going after?
Probably Mustang 2 front is easiest.
IMHO, after you decide on the style, Prostreet, Protour, sled? Etc.
Wheels and tires would be the first purchase then make 'em fit.
Many people have 10 G sitting on an engine stand waiting for someone to figure out how to get a decent tire under the car.
Fred
Druelling, seen in Mission BC 2012
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Nice Comet ! I said right away the Mustangll front , I’m gonna need to read up on install . Is your Comet stock susp ? Some pics would help me (front and rear) ! Thanks for the help and hope more people chime in . I’m a lifelong motorhead but usually deal with stock suspensions .
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Sittin on floor !
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Re: ‘63 S22 suspension build
That green one isnt mine just a car I seen at a dragstrip several years ago.Bremas1 wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 11:53 pmNice Comet ! I said right away the Mustangll front , I’m gonna need to read up on install . Is your Comet stock susp ? Some pics would help me (front and rear) ! Thanks for the help and hope more people chime in . I’m a lifelong motorhead but usually deal with stock suspensions .
Seeing as your car is back halved already a prostreet seems to be the way to go.
You could go leaf springs like stock but a 4 link and coilovers
would be cool too.
Fab skills?
Does the 17 year old have a budget?(other than grandpa) That is a conversation that needs to happen if it hasn't.
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If you haven't looked at it yet you can search through my long budget build thread "Lavron's '64 Build Thread" I have done both a M2 install and a triangulated 4-link rear, I know mine is a year newer but it would be a similar install on a '63.5. Of course I am doing air ride as well.
See Ya,
Mike
They are definitely cut out
See Ya,
Mike