fixing up my first car

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  1. Eboe

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    HI my name is cory and I am 16 yaers old. My dad and I are fixing up a 1970 maverick. We have a 77 V8 car that we are pulling every thing off of and puting on the 70. Question do we have to modify the brake lines for the 5-lug rear end to fit. One more question is will a 15x10 wheel with a 4'' back spacing fit my car.:hmmm:

    I would apperciate all the help I can get Thank you
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    :idea: Why dont you exchange the rear end with every thing attatched?
     
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  3. Eboe

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    Here are some pictures.
     

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    Where?...:hmmm:
     
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    where the brake line ataches to the spliter above the axle
     
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    I think the lines should interchange... I would disconnect it from the body end, not the splitter, leaving the hose connected to the diff.:hmmm:
     
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    The '77 looks pretty nice, why are you parting it out?

    The only problem you may have with the rear brake line is the hollow bolt that holds the brass part of the line to the rearend, and serves double purpose as the vent for the rearend. The one on your '70 will likely be too big, you will have to swap the one from the '77.
     
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    I had and i'm having great time with my dad fixing my/his car!

    Good luck with your Maverick!
     
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    If the 77 is in good shape, it would be easier to swap the small bumpers over to it.
     
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    The pictures do not tell the truth. The 77 has a lot of rust that would be hard to fix. The 70 is in good condition it even had the original trunk mat and spare tire jack.
     
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