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73GTS
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All your questions should be answered here........http://forum.grantorinosport.org/1972-1979-body-insulator-bushings-updateupdate_topic4285.html
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Jim
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Ron Earp
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Excellent Jim!
I have a question about your example and used your photo to assist. The thick blue line represents the top of the frame rail. A couple of questions: 1) Do I have the basic idea correct? 2) Do I need the "top" washer, the one that would go between the body and the mount? 3) Is there enough access from the bottom to actually get the lower mount into the frame? I don't remember the holes being that large but I also don't know how big a round these pieces are. |
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73GTS
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The nut and washer in RED is not used when mount is installed. I used it for illustration only. (Yellow) rubber mount will be between the frame and body. BLUE circle is the under frame mount. I have it in the rear location, but it will fit perfectly through all frame holes. BLUE line is the frame. If you look carefully at the mount in yellow circle, you can see the silver steel sleeve. That is what goes between the body and this mount.
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Jim
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Psquare75
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Hey Andy... IMO, you sure they aren't supposed to bulge like that OEM? If the height is correct and it doesn't move........ *shrug*
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Eliteman76
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I don't know.
One of my problems I am having...the front end of the front clip seems like it's move a hell of a lot. |
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Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
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lynchster
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If anyone is interested I decided to take a shot using 68-72 Chevelle body mount bushings. The size is a decent match. I didn't have to trim anything but I did have to prep 4 spares (?) that came with the kit so I had 10 matching ones. Should know all there is to know next weekend.Chuck
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Chuck
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torkair
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I am in need of radiator core support bushings, the ones on my Ranchero are totally trashed. Any recomendations?
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72 Gran Torino "sport"- in progress
73 Ranchero GT- Q code-460/C6/3.25 open rear |
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73GTS
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Yeah, read the "update" post
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Jim
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Eliteman76
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Fixed the broken links on my debacle.
inserted images. |
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Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
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BackInBlack
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Anyone have pics using with the Energy suspension bushings mounted on their car?
I'm working on replacing the bushings right now and noticed that the over all height is different and so shimming to align will be necessary. Problem is...now where do I get the shims? The old bushing stack has a large spacer with a couple shims. Right now...waiting for paint to dry...argh 90%+ humidity sure slows things down. -john
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-John
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Eliteman76
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John, best bet is to try a place like tractor supply,etc for shim stock. You can get large washers reasonable there.
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Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
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Rockatansky
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fender washers can usually be specified by hole size, outside diameter and thickness
any local fab shop should be able to whip out some square shims of varing thickness, the trick is to punch the holes before you go to the shear
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72 GT Ute
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