Re: [Amc-list] mustang II front end for ramblers??

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

The trunnion is different in the 58-63 little American, and there is the side to side clearance issue. I doubt you'll see an MII kit for the 64-69 American, partly for the issues you cited and because there's room for a V-8 without modifying the body, and also V-8 suspension parts readily available. The MII kit for the small body is due to an increase in use by hot rodders and the need to cut the sides out to get a V-8 in. Old model Novas and such are harder to find and less interesting looking than the little Ramblers. The little Rambler front suspension will easily hold up under a small block, which is usually less than 100 pounds more than the old L-head six, but even with the humps gone it's tight under the hood. Not too tight, but tight! 

I really like the idea of polishing the trunnions and showing with a tire off! Good idea for a 68-69 Javelin or AMX car too. Won't work with the cast iron piece used in the small cars though. 

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Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:55:21 +0000
From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
	
I personally think  mustang II suspension in an American is a waste of time, money and effort.
Take the weight of the Mustang II stuff and compare it to the stock pieces, I suspect you allready have lighter stuff in there.
   Are you road racing the car and need the specific geometry for such? I don't.
I think mine handles bretty darned good and I don't  even have sway bars on it!
  There's nothing wrong with the trunion design, they don't fall apart or anything and don't twist or distort angles when the suspension is compressed.
   I'd spend the money elswhere.
If I wanted it to look trick, I'd have the trunions polished and show it with a wheel pulled, that would confuse the snot out of most people :]

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