'64 Comet SS/MA front suspension

Jim Caughlin · 09-11-2018, 12:44 PM

I am building a new chassis and wondered if anyone can help with a few questions on front suspension components, I would assume that the '65 Mustang components are similar:

Does the Strange front brake assy fit? Their application sheet implies that it will fit a Mustang but I am skeptical as they imply that the same kit fits a '66 & '67 which I know is not the same. Wilwood says they have a kit but their site says the hubs are 3/8" wider than stock, there is minimal room for tires as it is so that doesn't seem desirable.

What is the best front spring? This is an iron head 289 combo.

Does anyone make a better A arm bushing kit?

Who makes a good front shock for this application?

Jim Caughlin
SS 6019

nhramnl · 09-11-2018, 01:26 PM

I would talk to Dave Goldie, at QA-1. He's raced a first-gen Mustang for years, and his company sells suspension kits and parts for Mustangs and other brands. I think he'll help.

jmcarter · 09-11-2018, 02:14 PM

Have no idea what Dick Lux has in his nor do I have his contact info but Everett Hill could put you on the right trail...Everett is on the forum occasionally.

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 09-11-2018, 03:30 PM

Jim…Check your PM. Thank you...Maurice

Tom Meyer · 09-11-2018, 10:13 PM

Tony Denysenko? Alex bless his soul and Tony had there early mustang tuned in, don't know of any contacts for him but I did get some stuff from them years ago. Tom

Adger Smith · 09-12-2018, 12:10 PM

RJ sledge could put you in contact with Dick Lux.
He probably knows who did the car.
rj4004@yahoo.com
210 373 4004
PM him on here might work, too.

09-11-2018, 12:44 PM	#1
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 82 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	'64 Comet SS/MA front suspension I am building a new chassis and wondered if anyone can help with a few questions on front suspension components, I would assume that the '65 Mustang components are similar: Does the Strange front brake assy fit? Their application sheet implies that it will fit a Mustang but I am skeptical as they imply that the same kit fits a '66 & '67 which I know is not the same. Wilwood says they have a kit but their site says the hubs are 3/8" wider than stock, there is minimal room for tires as it is so that doesn't seem desirable. What is the best front spring? This is an iron head 289 combo. Does anyone make a better A arm bushing kit? Who makes a good front shock for this application? Jim Caughlin SS 6019

09-11-2018, 01:26 PM	#2
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: '64 Comet SS/MA front suspension I would talk to Dave Goldie, at QA-1. He's raced a first-gen Mustang for years, and his company sells suspension kits and parts for Mustangs and other brands. I think he'll help.

09-11-2018, 02:14 PM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,382 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: '64 Comet SS/MA front suspension Have no idea what Dick Lux has in his nor do I have his contact info but Everett Hill could put you on the right trail...Everett is on the forum occasionally. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

09-11-2018, 03:30 PM	#4
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 569 Likes: 311 Liked 284 Times in 87 Posts	Re: '64 Comet SS/MA front suspension Jim…Check your PM. Thank you...Maurice

09-11-2018, 10:13 PM	#5
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: '64 Comet SS/MA front suspension Tony Denysenko? Alex bless his soul and Tony had there early mustang tuned in, don't know of any contacts for him but I did get some stuff from them years ago. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

09-12-2018, 12:10 PM	#6
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: '64 Comet SS/MA front suspension RJ sledge could put you in contact with Dick Lux. He probably knows who did the car. rj4004@yahoo.com 210 373 4004 PM him on here might work, too. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)