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The CP autox bird

Reply #45 –
my goal is to not have a car that does this anymore!!







You get the idea.  Stock springs, bigger front swaybar, no rear swaybar, and strange shocks/struts, 295/35/17 hoosier tires

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #46 –
I just want a car that doesnt do this anymore!







This gives you an idea of what stock springs, strange shocks/struts, poly bushings, bigger front swaybar, no rear swaybar, and 295/35/17 Hoosier A6's do.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #47 –
Quote from: fordguy545;348428
The MM arm is attached with a bolt in single shear.  I didnt like that, and I didn't like the way the griggs arm attached either.  So, I tried something different.  It works for leaf springs, so why is this any different?  Its got the two bushings so that each one only has to take up half the movement.

This is an install I found of the MM torque arm that clearly shows the bolt in single shear
http://www.alanchavis.com/oldsite/mmtapb/mmtapb.htm

Griggs setup(scroll down a little - just a diagram)
http://www.griggsracing.com/installation/gr40.html

 
I'd have to say that I like yours better.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

The CP autox bird

Reply #48 –
knew this project was going too good.  Had some setbacks tonite.  I welded two of the three bars with inserts in them.  Tig'd them and turned out great, only I can only get one of the 4 rod ends back in, and I managed to get another STUCK in the insert and CAN't get the  thin back out :suicide:
The other setback is the set of caliper brackets I bought that I thought were for 03-04 cobra size rear brakes except for a straight axle.  Not even close to fitting :facepalm:
bought these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170582250213&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #49 –
Can you tap'em? Try heating up the other to unscrew the rod end.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

The CP autox bird

Reply #50 –
I tried heating but it didnt do anything.  Problem is they are right and left hand 3/4" thread.  I have to find somebody with at least the left hand tap

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #51 –
I wish you were closer. We have a left hand set at the shop.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

The CP autox bird

Reply #52 –
well, I pretty well destroyed the panhard bar trying to get that rod end out so I will have to make a new bar.  Never did get the rod end out since I was lifting myself off the ground while using a 4ft long cheater bar on it.  I will see if someone around here has the tap though.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #53 –
Quote from: fordguy545;348436
I just want a car that doesnt do this anymore!



This gives you an idea of what stock springs, strange shocks/struts, poly bushings, bigger front swaybar, no rear swaybar, and 295/35/17 Hoosier A6's do.
  thats nuts, i think with enough speed and turn it just right it would end up on its roof lol
I'm the forum asshole, put on your big boy pants and deal with it.  :flip:

The CP autox bird

Reply #54 –
Quote from: fordguy545;348669
I can only get one of the 4 rod ends back in, and I managed to get another STUCK in the insert and CAN't get the  thin back out
ouch. I always run a tap thru all inserts before I ship any rod out.

says GT in the auction. :punchballs:

sorry to hear about it man.
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

The CP autox bird

Reply #55 –

after a long time of digging and burning out seam sealer I ended up with shock towers that looked like this




Finished reinforcement



Also got taps for the inserts, and the correct axle brackets for the brakes.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #56 –
Kind of ironic but i believe that orange tc was at CJ07... at the cruise-in. other than that the build is going amazing. Looks Top Notch.

The CP autox bird

Reply #57 –
I highly doubt the parts car was, but the burgundy one was at the 08 catjam.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #58 –
Had to have been very close to it including the rust. lol. but sorry for the thread hi-jack car looks good.

The CP autox bird

Reply #59 –
Finally got the right brake brackets :thumbsup:


Got the Fuel tank mounts made(man was that a PITA to weld.  Broom handles helped push the sides back out to weld but still couldn't get a couple places right :shake: )




88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick: