Getting the Stang college ready, need help!

My66 · January 16th, 2011, 11:30 PM

I'm getting ready to head off to college in the next few months and finally convinced my parents that doing some work to the 66 Mustang is better than buying a used car, but I need some help.

The suspension is in pretty bad shape and I was looking at this kit from Mustangs Plus:
Mustang Parts from Mustangs Plus :: Suspension and Handling :: Suspension Rebuild Kits :: 1965-66 Grab-A-Trak® Performance Suspension Rebuild Kit.
I'm not too familiar with Grab-A-Trak stuff so I was wondering if anybody here was more familiar with it.

I was also looking a disc brake kit from CSRP, again haven't seen many posts about it but I've heard good things.

If anybody has anything that I'm leaving out I always open to it.

Thanks

My66 · January 16th, 2011, 11:47 PM

Sorry for the triple post, browser was freaking out on me.

BOLDT · January 17th, 2011, 07:45 AM

Your parents are right, buy a cheap used car to beat around campus. A sweet girl like your 66 needs a stable home with a roof over her head.

MustangOne · January 17th, 2011, 08:05 AM

Grab a track front end kit is a good kit.

CSRP is a great place to get your disc brake kit.

Do everything you can to keep your high school car, You will always regret selling it, like most everyone does.

I still have my High School Mustang.

BOLDT · January 17th, 2011, 08:43 AM

I wouldn't suggest selling it, just keep it garaged somewhere, drive a beater around campus. I've had my 68 fastback since just after high school, but my college car was a rusted out 81 subaru 4x4 wagon that I bought for $500. But I suppose that's not the advise that you are looking for...

Moosestang94 · January 17th, 2011, 11:00 AM

sorry to post this on your thread man but http://www.discbrakeswap.com/index.p...ategory_id=1#d

you reccomend this? and is it just front conversion?

MustangOne · January 17th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Moosestang94

you reccomend this? and is it just front conversion?

Yes that is a very good kit for that. You can not beat the price.

My66 · January 17th, 2011, 06:22 PM

Can you upgrade the calipers that come with the kit?

MustangOne · January 18th, 2011, 08:27 AM

you have a choice of 2 different calipers.

The 1965/6 style 4 piston or the 1968 single piston.

January 16th, 2011, 11:30 PM	#1
My66 Newbie 1966 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Getting the Stang college ready, need help! I'm getting ready to head off to college in the next few months and finally convinced my parents that doing some work to the 66 Mustang is better than buying a used car, but I need some help. The suspension is in pretty bad shape and I was looking at this kit from Mustangs Plus: Mustang Parts from Mustangs Plus :: Suspension and Handling :: Suspension Rebuild Kits :: 1965-66 Grab-A-Trak® Performance Suspension Rebuild Kit. I'm not too familiar with Grab-A-Trak stuff so I was wondering if anybody here was more familiar with it. I was also looking a disc brake kit from CSRP, again haven't seen many posts about it but I've heard good things. If anybody has anything that I'm leaving out I always open to it. Thanks __________________ "The man who smiles when something goes wrong is the one who has someone to blame"

January 16th, 2011, 11:47 PM	#2
My66 Newbie 1966 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry for the triple post, browser was freaking out on me. __________________ "The man who smiles when something goes wrong is the one who has someone to blame"

January 17th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#4
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	Grab a track front end kit is a good kit. CSRP is a great place to get your disc brake kit. Do everything you can to keep your high school car, You will always regret selling it, like most everyone does. I still have my High School Mustang. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

January 17th, 2011, 11:00 AM	#6
Moosestang94 Regular 1970 Mustang Coupe 302 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: R'ville Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry to post this on your thread man but http://www.discbrakeswap.com/index.p...ategory_id=1#d you reccomend this? and is it just front conversion? __________________ 14 and I already have My Mustang "Under Construction"

January 17th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#8
My66 Newbie 1966 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can you upgrade the calipers that come with the kit? __________________ "The man who smiles when something goes wrong is the one who has someone to blame"

January 17th, 2011, 07:45 AM	#3
BOLDT Newbie '68 Fastback GTA Restomod Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Motorstate Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your parents are right, buy a cheap used car to beat around campus. A sweet girl like your 66 needs a stable home with a roof over her head.

January 17th, 2011, 08:43 AM	#5
BOLDT Newbie '68 Fastback GTA Restomod Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Motorstate Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't suggest selling it, just keep it garaged somewhere, drive a beater around campus. I've had my 68 fastback since just after high school, but my college car was a rusted out 81 subaru 4x4 wagon that I bought for $500. But I suppose that's not the advise that you are looking for...

January 18th, 2011, 08:27 AM	#9
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	you have a choice of 2 different calipers. The 1965/6 style 4 piston or the 1968 single piston. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

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