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VCS2 · 01-07-2012, 12:48 AM

Hello,
Ready to start a "weekend job" on my model a project. I have a completely stock frame with the orginal front suspension and mechanical brakes installed. I am ready to start disassembling the frame so I can inspect, clean and paint all the components.

I am starting up front by disassembling the front suspension and brakes. The engine and transmission are still in the car and I plan to pull them later. The body has already been removed however.

I have only worked on 65 Mustangs and up year cars. I have mechanical experiance and know the obvious things, but when it comes to the "buggy spring" suspension and mechanical brakes I have allot to learn.

So I ask the sage advice of the many people here who have disassembled these cars, the best way to do it. Also any safety advice (things that pop out, warnings of things to avoid doing by yourself if help is needed) as well as techniques that will help me avoid damaging any parts.

I already started the process by soaking allot of the bolts with penetrsting oil. This looks like fun, but like allot of things I hope it doesn't "bite back"!

Thank you all in advance. I really appreciate all the great knowledge you guys share.

01-07-2012, 12:48 AM	#1
VCS2 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 51	Advise For Disassembling Front Suspension & Mech Brakes Hello, Ready to start a "weekend job" on my model a project. I have a completely stock frame with the orginal front suspension and mechanical brakes installed. I am ready to start disassembling the frame so I can inspect, clean and paint all the components. I am starting up front by disassembling the front suspension and brakes. The engine and transmission are still in the car and I plan to pull them later. The body has already been removed however. I have only worked on 65 Mustangs and up year cars. I have mechanical experiance and know the obvious things, but when it comes to the "buggy spring" suspension and mechanical brakes I have allot to learn. So I ask the sage advice of the many people here who have disassembled these cars, the best way to do it. Also any safety advice (things that pop out, warnings of things to avoid doing by yourself if help is needed) as well as techniques that will help me avoid damaging any parts. I already started the process by soaking allot of the bolts with penetrsting oil. This looks like fun, but like allot of things I hope it doesn't "bite back"! Thank you all in advance. I really appreciate all the great knowledge you guys share.