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In this Discussion
- ACJCF2 August 2009
- FLAT 37 August 2009
- junkyardjeff December 2008
- Oldcar_Mechanic December 2008
- rich cummings December 2008
- rpmonroe January 2009
'53 victoria
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I want to retain stock appearance but run a 302 w/c4. previous owner swtripped flathead and is now frozen. I mentioned stock look but do want to lower about 2" frt and rear. chasis is in real good condition and want keep as much as possible. I've checked JAMCO site. great stuff, but wonder if there maybe a less expensive source? I guess dropped spindles would be the way to go, but kined of rich. Has anyone used the dropped coils,without geometry problems? JAMCO STATES A UPPER A-ARM MOUNT, when using the shorter springs. Just how does that work? Also, a power brake convertion. Could I use aunit from a Pick & Pull? If so from which vehicle? I don't know if disc's will be necessary but if I would go that route, would units clear stock steel wheels? Now to body parts. I have removed most of the stainless. A few things left. How to remove the driprail stainlees and stainless around top of windshield and each side next to vent window? I will be changing all weatherstripping. Which vender has best quality? I have MAC 7 CARPENTER catalogs. Windshield has abit of haze from worn wipers. Does anything really work to remove it? One more thing. I've been told that rear springs began to sag prematurely. This car is equiped with airshocks. Would this be an indicatoin that the springs have become weak? I also had a rough time removing the rear wheels, tight to wheelwell lip. If I use lowering blocks in the rear this will become a major problem!! I guess I could disassemble the rear suspension some. NOTE; I am building this car for my wife. She always wanted a 50's hardtop. GOTTA MAKE IT SAFE....
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53 victoria to 302
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you will need to change to 12 vote
you will need special motor mounts and a trans mount --
cant help ya on the brakes [you might try scarebird brackets]
be carefull cutting springs it induces bump steer-have it realinged
check with glass companys -you can get re-placement windshields-
your asking for a lot of info --if this is for your wife go light on the modifacations -- those car look good at factory ride height --
for mounts check with crites restorations -
Welcome to the group Flat 37.
You can also try Master Power Brake for your conversion.
I would also suggest you look around your area to see if there are any Ford clubs. They can be a wealth of knowledge especially when you are looking for parts from another car that may fit yours.
Rich, great looking car.
Ron -
For motor mounts go on ebay and search for seller named opies 1932 he will have the mounts you need to put a 302 in your 53.
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Driprail trim can usually be removed by starting at one end on the underside with a putty knife and then just tapping or pushing it along down the entire length until it just drops off
have someone hold it or catch it or you can let it drop on the pavement and then send it to me and I'll fix it.
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thanks for all the info. as usual things have changed on this project. I'm still chamging to a 302, but now want to use a AOD tranny. the rear-end measures about 57 1/2" OD from drum to drum. Someone had mentioned a Ranger rear, but I haven't checked one out yet. I would like to upgrade braking disc, but that means changing the wheels. So I'm sticking with the drums and adding a vac assist with dual reservoir master. I had mentioned in my first thread that I had a rough time removing rear wheels. Well, I met '53 owner that is using 2" lowering blocks. He unbolts the shocks and has fabricated a bar to push spring lower at exit point. I've decided to leave suspenion alone, for the time being. Oh, I did get that driprail stainless off. Not to bad when you take your time at it. Thanks again for the info. Flat 37.
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Flat 37, try NDGearheads for motor and tranny mount kits as well as for suspension and brake kits. Nice folks to deal with. Brake Tech Solutions may also have disc brake kits for your '53. MP Brakes does have a front disc brake kit.
