Author: customsportsman

Caliper beyond repair?

 customsportsman  March 9, 2024
So I’m converting my 69 Fury over to brakes from a 72 New Yorker. I figured I would do this while I’m doing the complete suspension rebuild. today with much effort and heat, I got the bleeders and the brake lines out of each caliper, so that’s good. one caliper had a very stuck piston, which I finally got out. Unfortunately this is what I found inside. my opinion says that’s beyond even honing. what’s everybody else think for options?

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I Feel So Stupid…Idler Arm Removal

 customsportsman  March 4, 2024

Boy, do I feel dumb,
I cannot see how to get the idler arm separated from the center link. I have everything else out. I cannot get my pickle fork between the center link and the idler arm. The local rental tie rod pullers have fingers that are too…

Strut Rod Sleeve

 customsportsman  March 3, 2024
Hey everyone,
So today I tore apart the whole front suspension on my 1969 fury. As expected, everything is toast. I can move the ball joints with my pinky finger, that’s how wasted they are. Every bushing is toast. I have a complete kit for rebuilding that I received from Craig at mobile parts. Therefore I’m replacing everything with good Moog equipment.
That being said, when I pulled out the strut arms, I found that the metal sleeve that goes over the strut rod between the bushings is also…

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A Good Evening…and a Good Riddance

 customsportsman  February 28, 2024

So I had a crummy day at work today. Therefore, I went out to the garage and began working. I bought a complete suspension kit from Craig at Mobile Parts. I got a complete disc brake setup kit from a 72 Newport that was in a junkyard. So today was a go…

A Good Evening…and a Good Riddance

 customsportsman  February 28, 2024

So I had a crummy day at work today. Therefore, I went out to the garage and began working. I bought a complete suspension kit from Craig at Mobile Parts. I got a complete disc brake setup kit from a 72 Newport that was in a junkyard. So today was a go…

Did I Get the Wrong Booster

 customsportsman  January 24, 2024
Hi Fellas,

So I am eliminating the LEEDs brake conversion system (why I am, I’ll save for another day) on my 1969 Fury III column shift car. Anyway, I was able to score a complete disc brake setup from a 1972 New Yorker. I took EVERYTHING right down to the brake pedal assembly. I also snagged the booster. I got so excited, I got ahead of myself, and just (as in last Monday) sent the booster to the Power Brake Booster Rebuilder in Washington state (formerly Booster Dewey) for a…

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318 or 360, 727 or 904

 customsportsman  October 29, 2023

Hi Everyone,

I am sure this question has been hammered out countless times, however I kinda believe everyones situation is unique. Therefore, forgive me for asking again.

I have a 1969 Fury Convertible with a 318/904 and a 2:76 rear. I picked this …