converting 1973 spindles and brakes to 74 and later

[TurboPinto73]

Thank you that is all great information. This build would have been a lot easier if i had found another post 1973 car. 

[Wittsend]

I did the swap with my '73 wagon to the drivetrain of a '88 Turbo Coupe I owned and did a write up here. Some aspects may be helpful to you. There is a "Part 2" link at the end https://fordpinto.com/index.php?topic=11908.msg76893#msg76893


Also 65 Shelby Clone has added a lot of turbo info here. You might search out his posts too. I never did a brake swap but he might have.

[TurboPinto73]

Thank you for the information. I had a 77 with a 2.3L SVO  engine my dad and I put together in 1985 and it was very simple compared to this 1973 i am trying to put together.
Very Frustrating!

[Wittsend]

 I have heard similar but don't know the specifics. This board is a near ghost town. If you don't get a response try the Pinto Facebook page. We old farts avoid it but there is likely a better chance of getting an answer. Also try Turbo Ford. A number of Pinto guys are over there. Not only is the 73 Pinto the early front suspension..., but the 73 also has a one year only steering rack.

Not to add to anyone's misery but about 15 years ago I was at a Pick Your Part 50% off sale. There was a nice looking pair of early rotors already removed lying on the ground. Many hours later my wife picked me up nd I mentioned them and she said, "Why don't you go back and get them?" I did and that included the wheel bearings too. I believe it was under $10 for both out the door including, tax, core and their "surcharges." It was about a year later I found out they were on the Unobtanium list. Today I consider them an investment in "Precious Metals."

[TurboPinto73]

Can anyone help? i saw a posting from years ago saying 1974 spindles and brakes can be adapted to a 1973 pinto. does anyone know what it takes to make this happen? i have a full 1977 front suspension to work with.