VintAGE-Vans

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


3 posters

    IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Astrofreak
    Astrofreak


    Number of posts : 19
    Location : Philadelphia PA
    Registration date : 2016-03-03

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by Astrofreak Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:20 pm

    Does anyone know what if a Mustang II front suspension work for my 61' Ford Eco
    misterbee
    misterbee


    Number of posts : 70
    Location : Chicago, IL USA
    Registration date : 2014-12-30

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by misterbee Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:22 am

    I am in the middle of a restomod for my 62 ePup and had the shop install a mustang II type front end. It was very expensive from a time/labor standpoint and took a lot of engineering and fab to make it happen.

    You can find some pix of my build here and you can see how it was built out.

    https://goo.gl/photos/ggCWqe4Cvd26zLym7

    This has about 128 images of various stages of the build. Once you find the pictures of the motor, you will find the front end work.
    Astrofreak
    Astrofreak


    Number of posts : 19
    Location : Philadelphia PA
    Registration date : 2016-03-03

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by Astrofreak Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:16 pm

    Ok much appreciated
    I will take a look
    Thank you very much
    Astrofreak
    Astrofreak


    Number of posts : 19
    Location : Philadelphia PA
    Registration date : 2016-03-03

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by Astrofreak Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:40 pm

    Hey just looked at all your pics
    Really nice work
    What cross member is that your using for your trans
    And thanks again
    Astrofreak
    Astrofreak


    Number of posts : 19
    Location : Philadelphia PA
    Registration date : 2016-03-03

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by Astrofreak Tue Sep 12, 2017 4:07 pm

    Hey one other question
    Are you bagging this or are those for big block springs
    Thanks again AWSOME work
    misterbee
    misterbee


    Number of posts : 70
    Location : Chicago, IL USA
    Registration date : 2014-12-30

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by misterbee Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:07 pm

    Astrofreak wrote:Hey just looked at all your pics
    Really nice work
    What cross member is that your using for your trans
    And thanks again

    All of the work has been custom fabricated.
    misterbee
    misterbee


    Number of posts : 70
    Location : Chicago, IL USA
    Registration date : 2014-12-30

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by misterbee Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:08 pm

    Astrofreak wrote:Hey one other question
    Are you bagging this or are those for big block springs
    Thanks again AWSOME work

    Thanks, I can't take credit for it. The work is being done by Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle in Addison, IL.

    The rear end will have coil overs, no bags.
    Hip E van
    Hip E van


    Number of posts : 91
    Location : Central Coast, CA
    Registration date : 2014-12-20

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by Hip E van Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:31 am

    Just checked out that photo album, looking good misterbee!  I'm also curious about a mustang 2 swap.  Seems like there is probably a universal kit that would make a good starting point, realizing that there will still be lots of custom fab work involved.  I just want to know that the ride is worth the effort.  Anybody got feedback who's driven both stock and IFS?
    misterbee
    misterbee


    Number of posts : 70
    Location : Chicago, IL USA
    Registration date : 2014-12-30

     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by misterbee Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:01 pm

    I'm not sure which components the shop used, but there are many Mustang II kits out there. They have to measured carefully and then welded up to the subframe, which is a job for a pro I think.

    A Mustang II provides modern steering and handling and superior ride. The rear suspension if four-link.

    Sponsored content


     IFS 61-67 Swap out Empty Re: IFS 61-67 Swap out

    Post by Sponsored content


      Current date/time is Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:30 pm