T5 conversion

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Earl Branham, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    I am in the process of giving Kermit a brandy new T4, and putting the C4 out for a rest. I don't have the pics, but Frank does, and he will post them on this thread. Many thanks to Frank, and to Harold and his crew for getting on this so quickly, and doing such a good job. Pay attention to the crossmember, which Harold made by hand. Your turn, Frank!(y) :drive:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    pics. up....
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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  5. Earl Branham

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    Thanks, Frank!
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Pretty cool!!!
     
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    Looks good Earl!
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    That looks like some quality work! I can't believe they had to notch that cross member so much though ...
     
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    I like that cross member. Gonna be a fun car to drive.:bananaman
     
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    Can't wait to see!
     
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    note...driveshaft was a direct swap...(y)

    ...:cool:...
     
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    Howdy fellas, I have seen early mustang t 5 conversions with less cutting but ...driveline angle was somewhat incorrect. They claim the improper angle does not hurt the u joints..I don,t believe it. good job!! nice pics
     
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    You might be suprised how much angle you can get awway with on a u-joint. My jeep buddys and I know the limits all too well...
     
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    Nice work frank. I'm impressed
     
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    nice work earl,thanks for the pic's frank.hope you enjoy the t5 earl.:thumbs2: :cheers:
     

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