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    10/29/2021 5:34 PM  #1

    MS
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    Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop







    I wound up with 1-1/2” lowering blocks in back to get it how I like it. Installed GR-2 rear shocks and all new rear brakes and bearings.  Sounds like the third member needs bearings,too.  All new front brakes, master cylinder, wheel bearings and GR-2 shocks are tomorrow’s task. It has factory power disc/drum bakes.

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    10/29/2021 6:49 PM  #2

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    I like that stance, looking good
     

    67 Coupe, 5.0 EEC IV Fuel injected. T5, 3:70 rear
     

    10/29/2021 6:59 PM  #3

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Nailed it...

     

    10/29/2021 7:38 PM  #4

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Looks great! Your persistence paid off.

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    10/29/2021 8:03 PM  #5

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    I can't BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!...........dirt on an MS car!
    Next you're gonna tell me it's a sic-cylinder! (yeah-right!)
    6sal6
    Looks right-on BTW!

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    10/29/2021 8:09 PM  #6

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    The 66 still has some of that collector edition Kansas rainy day dirt on it, Sal.

    I have not washed the 69 since I bought it.

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    10/29/2021 9:54 PM  #7

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Nice stance Steve.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    10/30/2021 12:15 AM  #8

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Looks really good MS. How'd you get all those picture to post......?
     

    Last edited by Ron68 (10/30/2021 12:15 AM)

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

    10/30/2021 7:26 AM  #9

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Looks about perfect to me.  Just right!  I hope to get the Heap up about like that in the front.

     

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    10/30/2021 8:45 AM  #10

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    MS wrote:

    The 66 still has some of that collector edition Kansas rainy day dirt on it, Sal.

    I have not washed the 69 since I bought it.

     
    BINGO, stance nailed! Looks perfect Steve.
    As for washing cars, my 68 was last washed in 2014 after my return from an extended one month tour in the US of A. Since then it’s been exterior detailer only with an occasional sponge bath of the wheels, wheel wells and undercarriage.

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    10/30/2021 11:20 AM  #11

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Nice stance.

    How do you like the GR2’s?

     

    10/30/2021 11:31 AM  #12

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Looks perfect. Tire size?

     

    10/30/2021 3:23 PM  #13

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Stance looks perfect. What did you do to the front springs?

     

    10/30/2021 4:22 PM  #14

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    I guess I'm the only one but I think it looks a little too low.  I prefer a little clearance above the tires.  Also, I think there's a little too much tire in those tire wells based on the tire well shapes.  ...but that's just me.  It's your car so if you love it then it's perfect.

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    10/30/2021 5:27 PM  #15

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Rufus68 wrote:

    I think there's a little too much tire in those tire wells based on the tire well shapes.  .

     
    Hmmmmmm! Interesting.  I didn't think that was possible.
    (almost like..."That engine has too much cam in it..."
    Rufus......sure hope you get to a Bash or a mini bash.........
    would love to shoot-the-breeze wid gee!!
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    10/30/2021 7:06 PM  #16

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Or too much Cow Bell.

     

    10/30/2021 8:38 PM  #17

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    I agree the 235x60/15 tires are a little big. Kind of weird, because I have owned ten 1970 Mustangs, and I thought this same wheel/tire combo was perfect on those.
    I drove the car a good distance today at highway speeds up around 80 mph and I believe the lowering blocks have caused some drivetrain issues. I sure don’t want to go through that crapola again…. Might go back to the 1” blocks. Removal of the Edelbrock shocks allowed the rear end to settle a bit. The rear dropped 3/4” when the GR2 shocks and 1-1/2” blocks were installed after removing 1” blocks.  New shocks are much more forgiving. I have not changed the fronts yet.

    If having the car sit a little higher to get it to go down the highway smoothly, so be it. I am considering a narrower tire in order to achieve a smoother ride quality.

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    10/31/2021 5:34 AM  #18

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    looks good.

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    10/31/2021 6:11 AM  #19

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    What is the wheel size?

     

    10/31/2021 1:37 PM  #20

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Nos681 wrote:

    What is the wheel size?

    The side of the front tire claims it's a P235/60R15

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    10/31/2021 4:57 PM  #21

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    I  prefer the staggered look , my tires are 205/60 R15 front, 225/60 R15 rear, BFG radial  T/A.

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    10/31/2021 9:07 PM  #22

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    MS wrote:

    I agree the 235x60/15 tires are a little big. Kind of weird, because I have owned ten 1970 Mustangs, and I thought this same wheel/tire combo was perfect on those.
    I drove the car a good distance today at highway speeds up around 80 mph and I believe the lowering blocks have caused some drivetrain issues. I sure don’t want to go through that crapola again…. Might go back to the 1” blocks. Removal of the Edelbrock shocks allowed the rear end to settle a bit. The rear dropped 3/4” when the GR2 shocks and 1-1/2” blocks were installed after removing 1” blocks. New shocks are much more forgiving. I have not changed the fronts yet.

    If having the car sit a little higher to get it to go down the highway smoothly, so be it. I am considering a narrower tire in order to achieve a smoother ride quality.

    Are you gonna run the KYB GR2 shocks?
     

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    10/31/2021 10:37 PM  #23

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    15x7 Magnum 500 4.125” backspacing.

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    11/01/2021 11:47 AM  #24

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Looks Great!

     

    11/01/2021 8:37 PM  #25

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    Re: Pics of my 1969 T5 with lowered rear and Shelby drop

    Nos681 wrote:

    Or too much Cow Bell.

    never too much cow bell
     

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