disc conversion help

slickrick65 · October 6th, 2010, 12:38 AM

First off I would like to say that I am new to the forum and I would appreciate any input I can get. Here is the situation, I have a 65 coupe that I am wanting to convert from 4 lug drum brakes to 5 lug disc brakes. In the process I would like to convert from the stock rearend to a 9 inch. So here is my question. There is a 1976 Ford Granada Ghia for sale here locally for a decent price and I was curious if everything (front and rear) would convert over Thanks in advance.

ricky,

MustangOne · October 6th, 2010, 09:38 AM

Welcome to MM Forums Ricky...

The Granada will switch over very nicely.

The front end you will use the spindles, And you will need to buy a 1965

V8 drag link and ideler arm and pitman arm, inner tie rod ends and granada Couplers to the outter tie rod ends.

The rear will change right over.

Good Luck, We are here to help...

slickrick65 · October 6th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the help. I'm glad I found this site. I just started my build last month and it is really hard to find good local advice. Thanks again.

Ricky,

slickrick65 · October 6th, 2010, 01:57 PM

What all years of Granada and or versailles will swap? I want to compare prices of junk yard parts before I go and buy this whole car. Thanks in advance.

MustangOne · October 6th, 2010, 02:10 PM

From what we have seen, all the year of them will work the same.

slickrick65 · October 6th, 2010, 02:40 PM

A local car builder that restores alot of mustangs just told me that a 76 granada rear end is too wide for my mustang. Is there a way other than measuring each rear end to figure this out? Thanks

Ricky,

latamud · October 6th, 2010, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by slickrick65

A local car builder that restores alot of mustangs just told me that a 76 granada rear end is too wide for my mustang. Is there a way other than measuring each rear end to figure this out? Thanks

Ricky,

75-80 Granada/Monarch will work. The rear end is 58" wide, your 65 rear is 57.25" wide. So it is 3/4" wider or 3/8" per side. It will bolt right in.

Gregski · October 7th, 2010, 01:48 AM

maybe this link will help

Mustang FAQ and How To's

slickrick65 · October 7th, 2010, 09:50 PM

Thanks for all of the help and the link. Ill

Ricky,

mrtleavitt · October 11th, 2010, 10:42 PM

Is the '67 mustang 9" rear end the same length as the '66 mustang 9"?

What is that measurement from (axle to axle or housing flange to housing flange)?

fordrule · October 16th, 2010, 08:43 PM

i am in the middle of doing research for the same build. I dont mean to hijack the thread but I am also looking for similiar parts. what are they asking for the granada?

slickrick65 · October 18th, 2010, 09:29 PM

The Granada was 700 but it ended up have rear drum brakes. The guy told me disk but when I got there they were drum

October 6th, 2010, 12:38 AM	#1
slickrick65 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	disc conversion help First off I would like to say that I am new to the forum and I would appreciate any input I can get. Here is the situation, I have a 65 coupe that I am wanting to convert from 4 lug drum brakes to 5 lug disc brakes. In the process I would like to convert from the stock rearend to a 9 inch. So here is my question. There is a 1976 Ford Granada Ghia for sale here locally for a decent price and I was curious if everything (front and rear) would convert over Thanks in advance. ricky,

October 6th, 2010, 09:38 AM	#2
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to MM Forums Ricky... The Granada will switch over very nicely. The front end you will use the spindles, And you will need to buy a 1965 V8 drag link and ideler arm and pitman arm, inner tie rod ends and granada Couplers to the outter tie rod ends. The rear will change right over. Good Luck, We are here to help... __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

October 6th, 2010, 02:10 PM	#5
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	From what we have seen, all the year of them will work the same. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

October 16th, 2010, 08:43 PM	#11
fordrule Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Clarksville, Tn/Fort Campbell, Ky..currently Iraq Posts: 55 iTrader: 0 reviews	i am in the middle of doing research for the same build. I dont mean to hijack the thread but I am also looking for similiar parts. what are they asking for the granada? __________________ 65 cpe. 200ci/c4 whimbleton white...collecting parts for the conversion 94 GT 5.0, CAI/Hurst/mac long tubes, x-tubes,flowmasters/underdrive pullies/3.73 gears

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October 6th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#3
slickrick65 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the help. I'm glad I found this site. I just started my build last month and it is really hard to find good local advice. Thanks again. Ricky,

October 6th, 2010, 01:57 PM	#4
slickrick65 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	What all years of Granada and or versailles will swap? I want to compare prices of junk yard parts before I go and buy this whole car. Thanks in advance.

October 6th, 2010, 02:40 PM	#6
slickrick65 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	A local car builder that restores alot of mustangs just told me that a 76 granada rear end is too wide for my mustang. Is there a way other than measuring each rear end to figure this out? Thanks Ricky,

October 7th, 2010, 01:48 AM	#8
Gregski Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 718 iTrader: 0 reviews	maybe this link will help Mustang FAQ and How To's

October 7th, 2010, 09:50 PM	#9
slickrick65 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all of the help and the link. Ill Ricky,

October 11th, 2010, 10:42 PM	#10
mrtleavitt Regular 1967 Coupe 20 @ 80mph? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Overton, NV Posts: 81 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the '67 mustang 9" rear end the same length as the '66 mustang 9"? What is that measurement from (axle to axle or housing flange to housing flange)?

October 18th, 2010, 09:29 PM	#12
slickrick65 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Granada was 700 but it ended up have rear drum brakes. The guy told me disk but when I got there they were drum

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