The solution to my rear end is finally coming together save one major snag.
The rear end will be an 8 inch built by Alan at 8and9InchFordRears.com. It will be built with custom width obviously, and most important for me it maintains my bolt pattern.
The brakes will be the Torino 11 inch provided by QuickPerformance.com and will also be made with my bolt pattern.
My Falcon is also in need of new leaf springs, and GeneralSpringKC.com seems to be a good option for correct convertible springs. I plan to use the 67 Mustang plates that will properly fit the axle housing U-Bolts, but will be 1/2" too wide for the leaf springs. I will make up for this by fabricating saddles from 2" hitch receiver material and welding those to the plates.
This brings me back to a major issue from earlier in this thread, that stupid front bushing specific to the convertible.
It turns out a company called Rare Parts (36129) remade this bushing at one point and I somehow missed it. They are no longer available through any supplier that lists them for sale, so in no way are they an option anymore. I did find the dimensions listed for them though;
Inside Diameter (in): 1/2 Inch
Length (in): 2-3/8 Inch
Outside Diameter (in): 2-1/16 Inch
It is shown as a one-piece common style bushing with an outer sleeve, it does not appear to be the same style of front bushing that I normally see listed for Falcons. I would love to just substitute for another bushing from another vehicle that also had 2" springs, but I cannot find dimensions listed for these and have hit a wall.
I have contacted several companies about custom urethane bushings but have not had any luck.
I thought a while back that my biggest problem would just be the bolt. Ah, the good ol' days.
Last edited by Millennial Falcon; February 6th, 2024 at 11:15 AM.
Matt
'63 Falcon Futura Convertible 170ci Special C4 Auto
"Don't worry, she'll hold together... You hear me baby? Hold together." -Han Solo
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