Aerostar frame PICs
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I know there has been discussion about Aerostar clips here. There are some pretty good PICs up on a current ebay auction if anyone is interested. Auction # is 1863950507
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I wonder if he is selling since he found out it wont work?
With the rack pointing almost straight up how is it going to clear motor mounts and headers? It may adapt if you run a 6 banger.
Others have commented on that flimsy upper A arm and the Aerostars penchant for eating brakes.
IMO the jury is still out on this swap.
More witness commentary needed!
With the rack pointing almost straight up how is it going to clear motor mounts and headers? It may adapt if you run a 6 banger.
Others have commented on that flimsy upper A arm and the Aerostars penchant for eating brakes.
IMO the jury is still out on this swap.
More witness commentary needed!
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I suppose it could be that it did not work out for him. More likely an abandoned project though. I was looking at Aerostars in the salvage yard the other day. They look to be as stout as a Volare or MII to me. I bet they have a higher GVW rating than either. I sure wish I was complaining of premature brake pad wear instead of rotors rusting in the garage from lack of use due to my slow completion rate
I agree we need some more feedback from completed Aerostar clip installs.
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I suppose it could be that it did not work out for him. More likely an abandoned project though. I was looking at Aerostars in the salvage yard the other day. They look to be as stout as a Volare or MII to me. I bet they have a higher GVW rating than either. I sure wish I was complaining of premature brake pad wear instead of rotors rusting in the garage from lack of use due to my slow completion rate
I agree we need some more feedback from completed Aerostar clip installs. Regards
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I have talked to the seller. He bought the frame for a project and then bought a finished car so he doesn't need it now. I have abused a couple Aerostars and never heard of the upper a-arms failing. The comment about the GVW rating of the van is probably correct.
The rack can be hooked up with 3 u-joints and a stabilizer. A way around that would be to fabricate mounts so that you could rotate the rack towards the firewall. I know some guys on this site have done that. This entire frame costs less than a Mustang II kit to be installed on your frame. No, I do not know the seller.
The rack can be hooked up with 3 u-joints and a stabilizer. A way around that would be to fabricate mounts so that you could rotate the rack towards the firewall. I know some guys on this site have done that. This entire frame costs less than a Mustang II kit to be installed on your frame. No, I do not know the seller.
