boodlefoof
11-22-2004, 07:06 PM
Hey all, got a quick question for those who are familiar with the old Mustang suspensions.
I'm one of those people who likes to plan things waaaay ahead of time... so I'm thinking about what the next project car will be (probably in 2 years, when I'll be out of grad school and have a little extra cash) and I'm really leaning towards the 65-66 mustang fastback. (no, not going to get rid of the Camaro... want a second project. :smoke: )
So, for you suspension gurus, how does the suspension in factory form stand up design-wise? The front suspension is a little different than my '68 Camaro and looks somewhat similar to the front suspension in my 1990 Nissan 300ZXTT. Out back are leaf springs and inboard shocks at quite an angle.
Is the suspension setup a good one? Are upgrades like the Global West systems a big improvement over factory? Or, should I be considering chopping out the old suspension completely and putting in a different setup all together? How about reinforcing the upper spring/shock tower up front... I hear this is a weak spot?
This isn't going to be a flat out racer... just a fun around-town drive. But I'm a perfectionist and I would rather do it once and do it right than do a second rate job and always wish I had done something else.
Thanks for any and all comments.
I'm one of those people who likes to plan things waaaay ahead of time... so I'm thinking about what the next project car will be (probably in 2 years, when I'll be out of grad school and have a little extra cash) and I'm really leaning towards the 65-66 mustang fastback. (no, not going to get rid of the Camaro... want a second project. :smoke: )
So, for you suspension gurus, how does the suspension in factory form stand up design-wise? The front suspension is a little different than my '68 Camaro and looks somewhat similar to the front suspension in my 1990 Nissan 300ZXTT. Out back are leaf springs and inboard shocks at quite an angle.
Is the suspension setup a good one? Are upgrades like the Global West systems a big improvement over factory? Or, should I be considering chopping out the old suspension completely and putting in a different setup all together? How about reinforcing the upper spring/shock tower up front... I hear this is a weak spot?
This isn't going to be a flat out racer... just a fun around-town drive. But I'm a perfectionist and I would rather do it once and do it right than do a second rate job and always wish I had done something else.
Thanks for any and all comments.