Well let's just say this project has been on the back burner for some time. But moving along again. Do have a question about what to do for front lower control arm bushings. Nobody lists them, '74 are too wide.
As far as where I'm at, rear end was in, but lower shock mounting plates were wrong. Ended up slotting the originals, installed air shocks, installed right stuff detailing disc brake kit, new 10x15" wheels with 5.5" backspacing to clear frame on the top side. About 3/4" is outside the fender.
Front end has been completely disassembled and is over at the machine shop, 1975 Granada rotors/hubs are getting bearings, modifying the '74 GM caliper bracket kit to fit the 73, they'll have it all bead blasted, painted and dry hung to get the modifications done so it should all slide right in. So I should have some adequate breaking. They're also cutting the mustang 2 springs to match the pinto ones I pulled out. No idea what to do for the lower control arm bushings. Any suggestions?
Also suggestions on steering rack? I have purchased a '74 rack and bushing kit. Im thinking the easiest way to go is to cut out the '73 mounts and then locate the engine and transmission with the c4 transmission mount and slotted stock transmission crossmember. After I have that mocked up, mount the '74 rack to the front cross member. I'll have to see how all that lines up with the column and steering shaft installed.
I'm hoping to have the chassis rolling by the end of the week and then over to the body shop for locating the motor and fabricating the frame mounts for the motor in addition to closing up all the more unnecessary holes in the firewall as all the HVAC had been removed. I'll also have them clean and paint the engine bay. We'll also work up a core support solution as it did need to be cut, there was no way the motor goes in without doing so. Cutouts also need to be made for the headers.
While it's over there I will have them modify the rear frame rails and ties I bought for a '74 and get those bolted and welded in.
I'm guessing about another week for that, then it comes back to me for all new brake lines, braided fuel and cooling lines, fuel cell, battery relocation, wiring, gauges and linkage.