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Rockatansky
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it's worth checking, that's about mid build year, they don't start on Jan 1 "My brother bought her back in September '57. That's when you got your new model year, in September." ~ George LeBay
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hogfiddles
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Well, the date plate says 04/73, so I guess there's no point in swapping things from the around from the '72 frame at this pointi'll just leave the '72 stuff attached......I'll just figure out what I want to do to update them later.
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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hogfiddles
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Ah-hah! Now I understand :). I'll check that, and check the build date on my '73, as well.
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1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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Rockatansky
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compare the bearing sizes / spindle diameters against each other, hopefully you have a late 1973 build with the 1974+ spindles. early 1973 still used the smaller 1972 bearing & rotor, the change was early/mid 1973 1974+ spindles will allow you to use readily available rotors vs the less available & more expensive 1972 rotors calipers, brackets, pads, hoses etc are the same
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hogfiddles
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I'm not looking to any major upgrade at this point, I'm just wondering if one year's set-up is preferable over the other.........
For example, does the '72/smaller bearings have any advantage, or the '73/supposedly one year only set-up create any dilemma, etc.... I've read through a lot of the forums regarding front brakes but am not finding a clear answer. |
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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7T9_Tbird
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I know the link says 74-76, but the page says 72-76.
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John
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7T9_Tbird
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Since there's no budget mentioned, Maybe go with a Brake and suspension upgrade while the frames empty. SSBC and Baer both make kits;
There's also the Mark V setup if you can locate one, but You'll have to change your rims.
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John
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californiajohnny
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far as i know brakes are the same but 72's had smaller bearings
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JOHN
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hogfiddles
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I'm swapping a '72 frame under my '73 so I can have a '72 nose. Both frames roll with complete suspensions.
My question-- Which set of front brakes is better....'72 or '73? Or doesn't it matter? While both frames are out from underneath, now is the time to do any swapping. Currently, the '72 brakes/suspension are on the '72, and respectively '73 is on the '73. Thanks for guidance..... Dave |
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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