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05-01-2008, 06:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
caddyking19
 
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61 comet v8 swap

hi i have a 61 mercury comet and im looking to do a 302 swap...now im not to familar with these cars..i know i have to do some suspension swaping but every where i look every one has a different way to do it..i just want to know what front suspension i can bolt up to make my car disc brakes..please helppp!!!...i found a few things on ebay but im so lost..
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05-01-2008, 06:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 61 comet v8 swap

also can i switch it to disc brakes and still leave the straight six in it
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05-02-2008, 02:53 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: 61 comet v8 swap

Hello! I am in the finishing parts of doing exactly what you are talking about:

1961 Mercury Comet Rebuild

That is a pretty comprehensive blog of my experience. I ended up using granada spindles, but had to switch out my A Arms.
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05-02-2008, 04:40 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: 61 comet v8 swap

ok so you used granada spindles any specific year or it doesnt matter...also what a arms did you switch to
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