Sheriff, Why do you think its "Competition " Suspension? THe staggered shocks? I was thinking of doing a 1" drop with the Stock set up, Does anybody know what is involved?By total restoration, I mean its original, it was sitting in AZ heat for 20 years any thing rubber is Shot and in need of replacement. I am going to start with Mechanical work them go to cosmetics. 351 W and staggered shocks
By Cheap I mean not looking to make a race car out of It!
Yes, the staggered shocks were part of the competition suspension. I suspect your car is a Q-code (351C 4V) also. I think @turtle5353 did the 8.8 retrofit into his Mach 1. Maybe he'll chime in and share his experience.
Yes, there is a Q in the Vin #, 5th digit! Looks like the Engine was replaced, I'm guessing from the reference to 1976 in the Sticker on Valve cover. Got my rear and rear springs out, one broken leaf spring! Can you tell me anything about the Motor? 351 M? I'm guess a later model replacement for the Original 351 C ? Possibly a stupid question, but what does the 4V stand for in 351C 4V? I thought these motors where all 2 valve?
A Clue!
No I dont. Not sure what A Marti report is?
The brake lines in my 73 have lived all their lives in Phoenix, and they're doing fine, as well as the rubber connecting hoses at the front brakes. I say leave the metal! My Master Cyl had an unbelievable amount of sludge that wore out the piston, not long after I started driving. (My car sat for a little before I bought it.)
No such thing as a stupid question. 4V stands for 4 venturi carb. M code (71) and Q code (72-73) were 4 venturi carbs. M code were closed chamber heads whereas Q code were open chamber heads. There's a lot more differences, but not for here right now.
Welcome abroad from Opelika, Alabama
There are a couple ways to do the 1" drop. The best way, since you're leaf springs are bad, would be to contact Eaton Springs and tell them what you want. They can make front coils and rear leafs to your specs. Alternatively, you can use lowering blocks on the rear and cut your coil springs to achieve the stance you're going for.
I was more concerned with caster, camber in the front end, and being able to properly align the car, the front end looks pretty busy
I've been lowering my Mustangs for decades and never had issues getting the alignment in spec. If you go more than an inch on the front you may run into bump steer issues.
Welcome, from Toronto Ontario. I did a complete nut and bolt restoration of my Mach 1. Started in 2009 and finished in 2012. Cost a lot of money. How much work can you do yourself? Should take that into consideration before you start.
I can most part changes, Not to sure about motor build
