1987 Ford LTD Parts on 1970 Mustang

1987 FORD LTD
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DOYO
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can disc brake system,,,hub, rotors, a-arms,power steering etc. from 87 LTD be used to replace original drum brake system and other steering components on a 1970 mustang cpe? thanx!!!!!!!!! :roll:
Feb 1, 2007 at 10:31 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Not without creating a frankenstein that will create more ulcers than happiness.
Feb 1, 2007 at 10:33 AM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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I like your take on the creation of a Frankenstein, it usually happens... those chassis' aren't even close..
Feb 2, 2007 at 9:01 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Hey TW, When these come in I can only qoute them how much we charge an hour, gaurentee nothing, and ask them how far they want us to go. I'd rather turn down these nightmares than frustrate the techs with em.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_frankenstein_1.jpg

Feb 2, 2007 at 9:10 AM
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CLEAVAGE4U
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My Daddy he says y'all can make anything work if y'all want. Ya jus need a torch an a insparation!
Feb 2, 2007 at 11:28 AM

Suggested Repair

Do not use 1987 Ford LTD disc-brake, hub, rotor, control-arm, or power-steering parts to replace the 1970 Mustang drum brakes and steering. The chassis are not compatible, and a custom swap would be unreliable. Use parts or a documented kit designed for the Mustang.

Conversation Summary

The owner asked whether disc-brake, hub, rotor, control-arm, and power-steering parts from a 1987 Ford LTD could replace the original drum brakes and steering components on a 1970 Mustang coupe. Experts said the chassis are not close enough and advised against creating an unreliable custom combination. A later comment claimed anything could be made to work with a torch, but no expert supported that approach.

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