Mav1970's Insane 69.5 Street Project

**mav1970** · 2009-09-16, 07:52

Looking for feedback from anyone that might have used a Mustang II front suspension crossmember kit from Full Tilt Street Rods?

I spoke with a Clay from Full Tilt the other day and he told me that their crossmember, built for the very early Comet will fit a Maverick with only a very slight amount of grinding. He said that he has sold quite a few of these to Maverick owners and has never received call backs on any problerms. I also like their wild looking wide lower A Frames that are built so the rack can still be mounted up tight to the front of the crossmember. That is important for the crossmember/rack to fit up into the notch out built into my Canton rear sump oil pan on my Cleveland.

http://fulltiltstreetrods.com/

**Dave B** · 2009-09-16, 16:11

Holy cow, that looks kinda scary! I would rather have the weight on both pivots of the control arm, not just carrying it on one point....and the leverage of that spacer...

**mav1970** · 2009-09-16, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Boyer

Holy cow, that looks kinda scary! I would rather have the weight on both pivots of the control arm, not just carrying it on one point....and the leverage of that spacer...

Agree - looks like flex city

If I went this route, I was going to weld in a full length vertical gusset from that tube right up to the bottom of the frame

Another steel tab could be used at the rear also

maverick maniac · 2009-09-16, 16:23

that can't be right . will not hold up the way it is . I would think it will want to roll or twist unless you put a gussit on the back

Columbus Comet · 2009-09-16, 17:27

agree with all above

mavmike72 · 2009-09-16, 17:31

I may be wrong but it looks to me like it would fit if you moved it forward and done away with the spacer.

**71gold** · 2009-09-17, 06:45

maybe that's one of them someone was talking about having problems with breaking...

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fastback86 · 2009-09-17, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mavmike72

I may be wrong but it looks to me like it would fit if you moved it forward and done away with the spacer.

Maybe put the spacer inside the crossmember

jayman · 2009-09-17, 12:06

That is really scary. Think of how long the lever arm is in that picture. I would not trust that at all. Consider the forces placed on the rear edge of that bracket under a pot hole impact at 30mph. That would probably bend the bolt and cause severe wear or breakage.

Keep looking for a better solution.

maverick maniac · 2009-09-17, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastback86

Maybe put the spacer inside the crossmember

I agree with this statement that's how it should all be moved forward

2009-09-16, 07:52	#1
mav1970 Bob Hatcher Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Mountain Top Pa Posts: 6,824 Vehicle(s): 69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker iTrader: 26 (100%) Images: 177	Mav1970's Insane 69.5 Street Project Looking for feedback from anyone that might have used a Mustang II front suspension crossmember kit from Full Tilt Street Rods? I spoke with a Clay from Full Tilt the other day and he told me that their crossmember, built for the very early Comet will fit a Maverick with only a very slight amount of grinding. He said that he has sold quite a few of these to Maverick owners and has never received call backs on any problerms. I also like their wild looking wide lower A Frames that are built so the rack can still be mounted up tight to the front of the crossmember. That is important for the crossmember/rack to fit up into the notch out built into my Canton rear sump oil pan on my Cleveland. http://fulltiltstreetrods.com/ Last edited by mav1970; 2009-09-16 at 09:59.

2009-09-16, 16:11	#2
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,204 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	Holy cow, that looks kinda scary! I would rather have the weight on both pivots of the control arm, not just carrying it on one point....and the leverage of that spacer... __________________

2009-09-16, 17:27	#5
Columbus Comet Member Join Date: 2006-08-09 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,132 Vehicle(s): 72 Comet GT,03 Cobra,06 Wide Glide iTrader: 39 (100%) Images: 23	agree with all above __________________

2009-09-17, 06:45	#7
71gold Frank Cooper Join Date: 2002-04-09 Location: MACON,GA. Posts: 16,112 Vehicle(s): '73 Grabber iTrader: 74 (100%) Images: 45	maybe that's one of them someone was talking about having problems with breaking... ......

2009-09-17, 12:06	#9
jayman Member Join Date: 2002-08-14 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 409 Vehicle(s): 69.5 Maverick/72 Grabber iTrader: 7 (100%) Images: 15	That is really scary. Think of how long the lever arm is in that picture. I would not trust that at all. Consider the forces placed on the rear edge of that bracket under a pot hole impact at 30mph. That would probably bend the bolt and cause severe wear or breakage. Keep looking for a better solution. __________________ --Jay

2009-09-16, 16:23	#4
maverick maniac Banned Join Date: 2009-03-12 Location: owensboro ky Posts: 892 Vehicle(s): 72 sprint v/8 3 grabbers 73 comet and a 77 comet race car iTrader: 21 (96%) Images: 4	that can't be right . will not hold up the way it is . I would think it will want to roll or twist unless you put a gussit on the back

2009-09-16, 17:31	#6
mavmike72 Member Join Date: 2007-11-21 Location: louisville kentucky Posts: 960 Vehicle(s): 1972 mercury comet with a maverick front end. It has a 1992 5.0 motor in it. iTrader: 5 (100%) Images: 15	I may be wrong but it looks to me like it would fit if you moved it forward and done away with the spacer.

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