[DrEslinger]

I bought a project car for my son and I. It is a 1969 Mustang coupe. It had a straight 6 and manual transmission. I wanted to put a 302 or 351C in it (have not decided which one yet plus it will be his first car so I am leaning towards a 302). I want to upgrade the brakes to front disc. First, does anyone know what suspension upgrades I will need to make for the small block conversion? What would be a good Transmission to put behind the powerplant? Do I need a special conversion kit to mount the motor or do mount brackets line up?
I was looking at the SSBC A121P-M. The car has origional 4 wheel drum Manual and I wish to convert it to power brakes as well. The question here is what do you think of SSBC and should I just go 4 wheel disc or front only? Any other help would be greatly appreciated.
Dave

[chockostang]

Dave,

The 69 Mustangs with Drum Brakes, 6 cylinder, and V8, all used a C6OA Front Spindle.

These Spindles on there Right now will accept, BOLT ON, the 4 Piston Disc Brakes all 67 Mustangs had, yes all 390 cars, all 428 Shelbys used these same Spindles/Brakes.

11 19/64" Rotor!, 4 Pistons per Caliper, Again All Bolt on as FORD Did on the assembly line, and 14" 69 Disc Brake wheels will fit.

The Booster/Master can be added Factory Style, Correct Style, All will bolt up by adding the Factory Mustang Style Pedal.

Dan


www.chockostangclassicmustang.com

[Jay H 237]

You didn't mention which 6 cyl the car was originally. If it was the 200 (T code) then you will need to upgrade the front springs to handle the extra weight of ANY 8 cyl.

If the car was the 250 (L code) then the front springs are already the same as was used with the 302 (F code) engine from the factory. A 351 would need the springs changed though.

[DrEslinger]

Thanks Guys. I appreciate the quick replys

[andrewmp6]

To do this you need the motor mount brackets then the motor mounts too look up lakewood they make oem looking mounts that are stiffer.On the tranny depends if you want a auto or stick and which one.A auto a c4 will do but a aod will give you a overdrive.A stick a t5 is nice its 5 speed and overdrive.If the car is 4 lug you need to change the rear end 5 lug you don't.Good luck let us know how it turns out.