Aerostar springs the result.

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by rowens55

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dmsfrr, if it comes off the car, it goes in a box in storage. I want to be able to put it back stock if I ever want. No cutting on my baby!! That's why I'm going to put a stock 6v harness in. I've been told and read that it will support a 12v system with no problems. Rowen

Saving 'extra' parts? I sold that Aerostar 15+yrs ago so I thought it was ok to let the takeoff springs go in a garage sale two moves ago.

Until this '55 T-Bird is back on the road with most of the bugs worked out I'm not parting with any extra or leftover pieces. I'm even getting multiples of some things it's missing so I'll have choices of which parts to use.

Yes, the wire size/gauge for 6v systems is double the current capacity needed for 12v. Just use the proper 12v sized fuses and in-line circuit breakers for protection of 12v devices.
I'd think if you use 12v to run any original 6v motors it would be safer to start out using the fuses/breakers a 12v ('56+) would have had in case of any problems, fuses are cheaper than replacement motors. Some/most(?) 6v motors work ok on 12v as long as you're careful & don't overuse them.

[JeffB2]

Since many of you have expressed interest in the Aerostar coils you may like this lots of info and before and after pictures can be found: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...d-merc.260795/

[rowens55]

Did the install yesterday.87 aerostar 2wd. Easy peezie!! No prob with the disassembly. Went together like they were born there. STANCE, ride, handling, vision, body roll, etc.... ALL VASTLY IMPROVED !!!! I will try some pics..

[rowens55]

Here's some pics

[rowens55]

Havin some issues with the pics. Have some posted on Y-Blocks Forever

[rowens55]

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One more try.....

[rowens55]

Never mind..

[scrapiron]

Folks, don't forget that you can adjust the height with a spacer above the spring, and still get the benefit of the progressive wound spring. That 's if it sits lower than planned.

Blatant OT plug, I have a set of the 850 springs available,, my Desoto was too much for them.

[Kahuna]

OK, Rowen
Where's the pics??? I looked on the Yblock forum & couldn't find them
Jim
I'm going to send the search dogs out to find you Haha

[okiedokie]

Look under "stuff that fits"

[rowens55]

Ill try once more..

[rowens55]

Don't know why it will only take one pic at a time?

[Kahuna]

Rowen
That looks soooo cool
Thanks
Jim

[Hivolt5.0]

I installed the Aerostar springs on my '57 Ranchero (has a 312 in it) and it dropped the height 3.5". It was actually sitting on the bump stops. So I ordered some polyurethane spring isolators for a Fox mustang and raised it back up roughly 1". The ride is great. Going over bumps it does get a little bouncy; probably bouncing off the bump stops. I've thought about installing KYB shocks as I know they are a bit stiffer than factory shocks. I also installed 2" lowering blocks in the back; she sits nice a low now with about 4.5" of ground clearance at the lowest point on the frame. I have to go slow over speed bumps.

[Y-Blockhead]

Buckskin Brown and Snowshoe White, love it... Had a '55 Ranchwagon those colors in my youth. Should have kept it.



My latest '55 Ranchwagon (The Mid-Life Crisis) has Aerostar springs and Granada Spindles/discs brakes and it sits a little too low. Had to add a rubber spacer above the spring to lift it ~1" Also have KYB Gas-A-Just shocks. Rides real nice, NO body roll.

[rowens55]

Thanks y blockhead. Yes sir! I LOVE the color! Not the norm, jus like me!! :0)

[Kahuna]

Hey Rowen
Did you also lower the rear?
Thanks
Jim

[rowens55]

Umm.. Here's the one with the air shocks. Back is up 1" from stock....

[scicala]

How can you not love the styling of a '55 or '56 Crown Vic !
Beautiful car Rowen. Looks great with the lower stance in front and black walls !

Sal

[rowens55]

Thanks a bunch Sal !! Now you can see my vision for those two carbs!!
Old school hot rod baby!!