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Oops! I cut up some Southside Bars

Reply #15 –
Looking good.  What I want to know is what's the 60'?

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Reply #16 –
I  haven't had it to the track yet. Hopefully if I do not get any more distractions I will be able to run it in April. I really need to get working on my new 460 because this old one is worn out. Smokes on start up and the rear seal leaks.
As far as the front ride height, I would like to lower it but I have a 460 up front and it already rubs the chin spoiler while leaving my driveway.
So it will stay as is.
:birdsmily:
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #17 –
Well, I finally got an "after" shot with the stretched Southside lower control arms.

BEFORE::

X


AFTER::

X

3/4 of an inch is what it took.:D
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #18 –
nice looks better, those wheels done yet?
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #19 –
Quote from: daboss351;135186
nice looks better, those wheels done yet?


Not there yet.

Good news tho.  I called Mickey Thompson tires and I was told that the 295-50-16 drag radials and the 295-45-17 drag radials will be out in May. I will probably go with the big 16 inch DR because I am running a big block.

For once, we will now have more options for wide sticky tires for 16 and 17 wheels.:D
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #20 –
yea
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #21 –
Just a little update:

I took the 460 TC to the track 3 weeks ago and with the Modified Southsides and factory 87 TC "boxed" uppers, I got an 1.816 60ft time at 8.59 and 79 mph.( on M&H 275-55-16 Drag Radials.)
The car launches great and pulls perfectly straight without any drama.

My Gray 83 460 Bird is next.;)
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

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Reply #22 –
Just to ask, way off topic, but how bad/what was so bad about the 3/4"? Is it strictly cosmetic or is there something deeper. I can get a good deal on upper and lower stang control arms and wana make sure they fit in general. In the one picture,
You can see the difference but it's not *that* bad.

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Reply #23 –
Mikey:

On a small diameter rear tire, you may not notice the "goofiness" look as much when the wheel is moved forward 1 inch.

But on a 28 inch tire, you can definitely notice. After looking at my 83 Gray Bird for years with the tire moved forward, I was kind-of embarrased by the look. So when I built this car, I had to find a solution.

I guess you would have to see what I mean in person.

It's similar to guys using 79-93 Mustang K-members and lower controls on the front.  It does not work for the ThunderCats or MK VIIs. (unless you use wheels with less backspacing);)
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10
 

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Reply #24 –
I have 26.1" tires now IIRC. I'm going to stay about that rang, or very close to it. Just considerin my options. Do you have a pic of about 225-60's on 10 holes to give an idea of the 3/4" difference. I can't imagen it being that bad. And also to everyone, can adjustable upper and lower contol arms make up that gap? aqs a random thought, since they are adjustable then can be adjusted to be longer there for closing the gap?

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Reply #25 –
Those adjustable lowers for mustangs can be adjusted to the T-Bird length.....however...you will probably not have many threads left on the rod ends.  I have adjustables. Never put them on....made me nervous not having as much thread engagement as designed for.

Mikey....also remember I am using Southsides and they re-locate the rear end attachment points lower to the ground which affects the overall arm length when installed on the car.

Mustang factory lowers are only about 3/8 inch shorter than T-Bird's.
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10