Aging Pains

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Ken Thompson, May 16, 2006.

  1. Ken Thompson

    Ken Thompson Member

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    Well I finely got my 76 running without worrying about if dieing while at speed. Now the front end is making some real strange clanging and squeeking noises. What Mustang parts will interchange with my Maverick. Tomorrow I'll be making a trip to Mustang Unlimited.
    Thanks,
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    Ken Thompson, May 16, 2006
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    Glad you got it running. As for What Mustang parts.... I'm not 100 % sure,but I think that most will
     
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    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    not sre, but i think this goes in the "Parts Interchange Forum".....
    Just thought id say that incase the moderators went to bed
     
    luckyirishpride, May 17, 2006
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  4. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    The entire front suspension is the same .... MU may be pricey ... the complete front end rebuild kit can be had for under $300 on eBay ...
     
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  5. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    man, i thought i could relate to this thread. when i saw aging pains i figured i had a lot to add. but then i see it's about cars.:rofl2:
     
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    try greasing the front end first may help may not
     
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    Same here.

    That's just sad.
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Not me, I get younger every year. I figure by time I'm 68 I'll be like a baby, drooling all over myself.
     
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    The front end was rebuilt, for the most part, just need an Idler arm. I used 68 Mustang upper & lower control arms, 5/8 inch sway bar bushings, strut bushings and 65-66 600 pound coils. I don't recommend cutting this coil spring. The 67-73 springs are 1 full coil longer. So those springs are the ones that must be getting cut. The car is getting better each week.
    Ken
     
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