Vintage Thunderbird Club International

The tilt hood would be a very cool mod. There are a couple of aftermarket universal kits that are well designed.

Jag suspension may be a better option. Simply put this is a unibody car that was not originally designed for this type modification. But it can and has been done. There are a number of aftermarket IFS kits that can be made to work if you wish to fork out 2k plus. I have not done my homework for my 6...

Im considering the Crown Vic or Jag suspension for my 62 also. I have not done any detailed measuring at this time but taking a quick look it appears both will work with some fabrication. Crown Vics can be had complete for around $300. You get disc brakes, sway bar and R&P. Cheaper than most dis...

Birddog I may have miss read your post. Did you use the Crown Vic IFS as well? I have been interested in this swap for my 62. Have not got on it yet as Im finishing my 62 Unibody project that has an 02 Lightning 5.4 in it. I have done a little measuring and a 03 and up CV IFS for around $300 gives y...

Im considering the 4.6 swap as well for my 62. I have not started on it yet as Im completing a 62 F100 project first. Based on my rough measurements the shock towers seemed to be a greater conflict. Have you got the engine in place? Im also considering the Jag front suspension unit below, disc brake...

Im going to have to get some measurements together to see how doable the CV swap is. Found this on Utube not a CV swap but very similar concept.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYwBoZZ3 ... e=youtu.be

Great point. I think the unibody construction is safer because it provides more structure to absorb impact. I would put some structure in place of the shock towers. The towers are commonly removed in mustang, falcon and TBolt projects and most commonly a Mustang II based suspension is installed. Im ...

Thanks for the replies as I said I've got to do my home work but the Crown Vic has a track width of around 63 inches and the Jag is narrower around 59 inches. The Bird I'm guessing is around 60 inches so if this is correct either are not far off. The CV is aluminum alloy and is light but because its...

Just joined, great forum with lots of info. I purchased a 62 a few weeks ago and it will be my next project. I'm currently working on a 62 Unibody truck. First let me say I have not done my homework but wanted to get some input. Thoughts on using 2003 and up Crown Vic front suspension? I can get the...