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c-2-a questions
« on: April 29, 2006, 12:33:37 AM »

 ???what parts from 74-78 C bodys are able to be used on 72 and earlier A's?  Huh
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Re: c-2-a questions
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2006, 10:19:11 AM »

Not much. Keep in mind the a bodies were considered compact, b bodies intermediate, and c bodies were full size. Mechanically almost everything was bigger due to the size and weight of those cars.

Off the top of my head I can only come up with a few.
Tie rod adjusters can be swapped for more strength/rigidity over a body size.
8 3/4 Rear brakes could be swapped, backing plate and all.
Master cyl and possibly prop valve.
Cruise control could be added to an a body.

I'm sure others may know of more that could be swapped. If you're looking at buying a c body for parts I don't think it will be worth it unless you need the motor and trans.
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Re: c-2-a questions
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2006, 03:30:57 PM »

caliper brackets for the larger discs.
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Re: c-2-a questions
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2006, 12:24:28 PM »

Save the motor mounts. They are used with the Direct Connection k-member.
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Re: c-2-a questions
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2006, 08:16:26 PM »

Do you own a really big hammer?

lol bash
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Re: c-2-a questions
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2006, 05:35:16 PM »

just wondering how hard is it to find a DC member? i thought it was near impossible? i've opted for the schum. kit. but havent ordered.

and why ragtop? how big?  hammer
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Re: c-2-a questions
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2006, 05:56:27 PM »

There are instructions for building a D.C. "K" member in the tech section of this forum.

http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/dck.shtml

There's a small inconsistancy in the dimensionsfor the setback, I think, but Jim Lusk is around
pretty regularly and it was his project, so I would bet he can resolve any questions.

Oh, and it appears the BFH is NOT called for to complete this project.
It was really just a feeble attempt at levity on my part anyway.   Grin
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Re: c-2-a questions
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2006, 09:11:32 PM »

thanks for the help guys but i'm not a very good at that type of stuff. i've re&re'd all different kinds of motors, but fabbing isnt my strength plus, i'd like the option of going back to a small-block if I so decide.


one other thing: for the rear brake swap, is it a weld on bracket or does it have 4 studs on a flange? the flange being the common part?
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