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3/26/2017 6:51 PM  #1


Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

I will be installing a set of 2014 V6 brakes on my 66 this week.  12.5" front rotors and 11.76" rears.  I will be using 17x7 and 17x8 Cragar S/S wheels with 225x45 fronts and 245x45 rear tires.  I am also installing an 8" rear out of a 65 fastback, which is 2" narrower than a 68 rear end.  This will make the tires fit better under the rear quarters.

All this is going in a car that has a 200-6 and a three speed manual tranny, at least for now.  I have a 89 5.0 and AOD for later.

My immediate issue is drive shaft.  The three speed drive shaft won't mate to the 8" rear end's yoke.  Experts tell me a drive shaft from a six cylinder car that had a C-4 automatic has the correct size ujoint on the rear for the 8". 
Does anyone have one laying around?  I just need to borrow one until I get to the point of installing the V8.  Or, I will buy one if anyone has one to sell.

If anyone needs a picture of any part of the brake install, just let me know and I will get it for you.


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3/26/2017 10:31 PM  #2


Re: Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

The auto supplies used to sell odd ball U-joints that would get the two ends connected. Is that still an option?


John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
 

3/27/2017 7:44 PM  #3


Re: Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

Bolted to Floor wrote:

The auto supplies used to sell odd ball U-joints that would get the two ends connected. Is that still an option?

No, that is only for the larger sizes.  This thing is tiny!  Looks more like a shaft you would see on steering linkage, almost.


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3/27/2017 11:35 PM  #4


Re: Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

Too bad I got rid of all my 6 cyl stuff years ago when I did the V8 swap or you could have had it.


68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
 

3/28/2017 7:08 AM  #5


Re: Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

Is it a 1200 series u-joint, I have a couple that convert from the really small one way to the bigger series the other. I don't think the 1200 series are used on production driveshafts anymore. I had it on an old British car.

 

3/30/2017 7:53 PM  #6


Re: Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

DC, can you post the dimensions of that ujoint?


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3/31/2017 12:23 PM  #7


Re: Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

I have the original from my 67 that had a c4 and 8".

 

4/02/2017 6:44 PM  #8


Re: Installing the GT2008 brakes on my 68 coupe

sent you a text.


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