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Post by sixty9santa on Oct 25, 2009 6:51:18 GMT -5
I was planning on changing shocks over the winter months while the car the '76 Granada is being stored.
I was wondering if early 1964-70 Mustang shock tower caps would fit on a Granada so that I could use Mustang shocks?
I ask since they pretty much use the same upper/lower control arms and because there is a much wider variety for shock selection when it comes to Mustangs. Also, Mavericks use the same tower caps and shocks as 1964-70 Mustangs.
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Post by sixty9santa on Nov 20, 2009 2:57:07 GMT -5
For all those whom are interested in getting better performance from their GMV, '67-70 Mustang shock tower caps along with '64-70 Mustang and '70-77 Maverick shocks are the way to go.
This way, there are WAY more options for shocks than what is even available for the '71-73 Mustangs (which happen to fit GMVs).
Thus far, I ordered some nice Chrome caps and probably Edelbrock IAS.
Now if I had money, QA1 and Koni would be the way to go, but I don't................
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Post by sixty9santa on Nov 20, 2009 2:57:46 GMT -5
PS, this site needs more attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Jeff Roblin on Nov 20, 2009 12:19:53 GMT -5
I'm happy to elect you public relations officer to the forum!!!!
Between working, running my ebay business, managing 2 websites and normal day-to-day stuff, I don't much time to get the forum 'out there' much.
Many potential posters won't leave the comfort of the old yahoo AmericanGranada forum.
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rod
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Post by rod on Nov 20, 2009 17:41:59 GMT -5
Many potential posters won't leave the comfort of the old yahoo AmericanGranada forum. And that is a shame. I don't post often, unless I've got a question or something to contribute, but I visit a few times a week and really prefer this forum to Yahoo. |
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Post by robic58 on Nov 20, 2009 21:14:44 GMT -5
Many members, including myself, participate in both Forums and appreciate their existence. And, really, I can't say I have a favorite, both are good, the only difference, I've noted is that more technical/how to questions come up on the Yahoo site.
That aspect seems to have been hard to develop here!
Cheers, everyone- Ralph
PS - Jeff , did you ever complete the refurbishing of Da Merc.-
I've been waiting to see detailed pics.
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Post by baun on Nov 22, 2009 21:38:17 GMT -5
Hi, I am looking for new shocks  the only one i found is the Kyb Gr-2  so what you are saying is, changing out the shock tower caps to 67-70 mustang will give you more options? Henrik, Denmark |
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Post by robic58 on Nov 22, 2009 23:14:37 GMT -5
Henrik- I see our good friend Jeff Roblin has for sale a set of front shocks- Monroe Super 500 -heavy duty performance shocks - the right fit for our GMV--- I think these would keep the front end pretty stiff & stable.
Cheers, Ralph
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Post by Chefasaurus on Feb 3, 2010 3:39:00 GMT -5
Are the rear shocks the same from the 67-70 Mustang and the GMV? If so, Street Or Track ( www.streetortrack.com ) has a TON of suspension parts for 67-70 mustangs. In essence, could one do a full swap from GMV suspension to 67-70 Mustang, without much modification? |
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Post by Jeff Roblin on Feb 4, 2010 12:02:29 GMT -5
The Hollander Interchange indicates that only Granada/Monarch/Versailles and Maverick/Comet share the same rear shocks. (Maverick back to 1970)
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the only one i found is the Kyb Gr-2 
so what you are saying is, changing out the shock tower caps to 67-70 mustang will give you more options?
