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1 $ $ Handy part Numbers 2 IFS Kits 3 Questions and Answers MII Kits 4 56 1/2 Hub-to-Hub 58 1/2 Hub-to-Hub 60 1/2 Hub-to-Hub Hub-to-Hub Kits & Stages 5 Mustang II Frame Stubs 6 Basic MII Kit w/ Frame Rails MII Frame Stubs MII Control Arms & GTech Tie Rod Ends 7 Options for Hub-to-Hub Kits, Spindles & Steering 8 RideTech Shock & Suspension Options 9 Goodies to Finish your Intallation! 10 Sway Bars Steering Connection P/S Hose Kit QA-1 Coilovers for Mustang II Motor Mounts (Plain, Tubular) Motor & Trans Insulators Mustang II IFS (Directions on Installing in a 40 Ford) 11-12 Front & Rear Suspension Kits for 60- 87 GM Pickups 13 Front & Rear Suspension Kits for 48- 91 Ford Pickups 14 49- 51 Ford Frame Stub and rear sway bar 15 49- 54 Chevy IFS and Rear Suspension kit 55- 64 Chevy Full Size Ultimate IFS 16 Affordable IFS 17 Deluxe Kit Classic IFS 18 Deluxe Kit Trick IFS Parts for 49 and later Rods and Customs 19 Steering and Brake Upgrades for 49 and later Rods and Customs 20 55- 70 Cadillac, Chevy, Buick, Olds and Pontiac Dropped Spindles 21 Extreme IFS and 54- 78 Ford IFS parts 22 35- 40 Ford Chassis 23 Parallel Leaf Rear Suspension Coilover Rear Suspension, Builder Special Opts.

2 , Roller Chassis Opts. 37- 40 Chevy, Anglia and Morris Minor Chassis 24 49- 51 Ford Chassis 25 55- 56 Ford Chassis 26 55- 57 T-Bird Chassis 27 55- 57 Chevy Chassis 28 Pickup Truck Chassis 29-30 GTech Tubular Control Arms for GM Cars 31 GTech Spindles and Restomod Tips 32 Trick Suspension for 67- 81 Camaro 33 GM Tubular Control Arm Applications 34 Strut IFS Conversion for 62- 67 Nova 35 65- 73 Ford Dropped Spindles and Mustang High Power Rear Four Bar 36 Strut IFS Conversion for Mustang, Cougar, Falcon, Fairlane and Torino 37-38 WHAT comes from the fact thatwe re a group of experienced hot rodders, led by a trained engineer. Our approach is to favor function over fluff. We figure hot rods are expensive enough as is, so we help stretch your hard earned dollars by producing parts with maximum strength, safety, and appearance - with affordability always part of the total top builders, both Pro and backyard, have used our parts to build Top 25 and magazine feature cars.

3 We have plenty of parts to trick up your installation with nickle plated or polished stainless control arms on Mustang II based IFS Kits with upgrades to coilovers and brake packages finishing the shiny stuff. At the same time, our volume of sales allows us to do this at real world prices for real rodders with real driven hot won t call Fatman s and get someone who can t answer your questions. We actually enjoy unusual applications for our products, and we spend a lot of time helping solve problems with other guy s parts. Our phones are manned by experienced rodders, and I m available if needed (just remember I can t personally talk to everyone while running a business and developing more neat stuff). Our fabricators are all trained in house, and at local trade schools. We promote from within, and provide top pay and benefits, because the best way to assure quality and productivity is with a motivated, efficient won t make any parts without correct geometry.

4 Some folks seem to not know, or ignore them, but we know the laws of Engineering and Mathematics can t be changed. That s why you ll never see our Mustang II kits with oddball tie rod ends, or see them for cars with Model A style fenders. A MII simply will not fit right without bubbling the fenders, being too wide, or creating bumpsteer. That s why you ll see our Affordable IFS system listed specially for those re selling more than just steel. We get paid for knowing where to put the holes - knowledge gained through experience and education. We do testing on our parts and install them on several cars before releasing a new kit. We have a full service shop so that we can check out our own parts, and make continuing developments. Our Builder s Guides are available for most popular applications so that we can pass on our experience and make your rod building more you for your interest in our products, we encourage your questions and suggestions!

5 We make every effort to keep our catalog prices current, but changes happen between printing. We reserve the right to charge current pricing as necessary. We don t have an Order Blank Page because that s too easy for us and too hard for you! You don t need to learn our part number system, or puzzle out what parts you ll need without help. We d prefer to talk one-on-one about what you re building, how trick, or how affordable you d like YOUR Hot Rod to be! Give us a call and we ll FIX YOU UP RIGHT-THE FIRST TIME!ORDERINGNOTEH andy Part NumbersPart Numbers are NAPA unless otherwise stated Banjo Bolts 7/16 -20 ( 70- 77 GM)# 82698 Metric ( 78 & up GM)# 82703 Our special Metric Button Head style - $ Copper Washers# 1243 Brake Hoses fits 85 Buick Riviera# 36959front, and accepts 3/16 hardline. This hose is 17 long, and works wellon almost any front discsetup. It accepts ametric banjo (hollow) boltat the caliper, and fitsnon-metric calipers bysimply passing a 7/16 drillthru the caliper end block.

6 An excellent rear hose# 36799which comes from 75 Jeep CJ-5. It is 17 long,and accepts 3/16 hardlines. Mustang II Power Steering Hoses The smaller line is thepressure a standard GMP/S pump, pressureline for rack usingO-ring fittings# 7-1874 return lines# 7-1880 These return hoses will simply slide over the return tube on your pump. The pressure hoses will need the upper end changed to match your pump. The O-ring fittings will still swivel when fully tightened - DO NOT OVERSTRESS THE FITTINGS!See for our P/S Hose Kit- Do it the Easy Way! Mustang II Springs ( 74 MII 4 cyl. w/o air)# 277-303933-34 Fords, 33-35 Chevy ( 78 MII V-6 w/air)# 277-303635-48 Fat Fender Cars ( 78 MII V-8) 50 s cars# 277-3038and pickups ( 84 Mustang )# 277-3057 Very Heavy Engines in50 s & 60 s pickups -we have these460, 454, HEMI - in stock atCut one coil and check $ of upper end Above assumes small block engines, go up one step for any big blocks.

7 Motor & Trans Mounts Small block Chevy# 602-1054motor mounts Big block Chevy# 602-1106motor mounts All GM trans mounts# 620-1031 Ford small blocks use# 602-1152 68 Galaxie motor mounts Ford small blocks use# 620-1040 68 Galaxie trans mounts Motor mounts from a# 351-C or 70 Galaxie work well with# 429-460 New Rubber Dust Boots Tie rod end# 650-1175 MII and GM upperball joints# 650-1177 GM lower BJ# 650-1178 64- 72 Chevelle Steering Box on LF framerail, front steer, 11 disc or drum brakes, 2 part spindle/steering arm 73- 77 Chevelle Steering Box on LF frame 75- 79 Nova rail, 11 disc brakes only, 70- 81 Camaro front steer, one piece spindle 67- 69 CamaroSteering Box near firewall, 68- 74 Novarear steer, 11 disc or drum brakes, 2 part spindle, steering arm 78- 87 Monte Carlo Steering Box on LF frame Carlo rail, front steer, 10 3/8 Malibu disc brakes, one piece S10spindle 57 70- 77 Maverick 5-Lug 8 , 57- 59 Ford 9 58 78- 87 Monte Carlo/Malibu ( 82-up metric studs), 75- 80 Granada & Lincoln Versailles, 67- 70 Mustang/ Cougar/Fairlane 60 67- 69 Camaro, 68- 79 Nova, 71- 73 Mustang/Cougar 62 64- 77 Chevelle, 73- 76 Torino Identify GMSubframesPopular RearAxlesMeasured across wheel mount surfacesReturns are accepted within 90 days, but must be approved in advance.

8 Please pack parts carefully, ship back at your expense, and include a note of explanation and your identity. Since parts have to be returned to saleable condition, a 20% restocking fee will be SUCCEED,every company must have a guiding philosophy.(704) MUSTUSE GENUINEP/S FLUID!NO TRANS FLUID!Fatman IFS Kits(704) Correct geometry, with Antidive, Ackerman, proper Camber Curve, and no Bumpsteer are all designed in ALWAYS! If it won t work right - we won t build it! One of the best ways to provide a smooth ride is to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness. Proper bushings and a heavy crossmember for strength and sheer mass combine to absorb energy. That s why a Bridgeport Mill runs smoothly, and a lightweight copy vibrates and chatters. That s why our cross-members are made with 5/16 wall material - the heaviest in the industry. Our tubular control arms use a molded urethane spring seat that smooths the ride even more!

9 All our kits have the shock tower antidive angle and crossmember angle specially fitted for each specific frame, and have a 3 frame rake built in. (We ve found 3 to be a very common rake angle.) The only trimming required is the small shock tower notch described in the 40 Ford Installation article. The simple fact is that these old frames vary in width, and this simple procedure actually guarantees that the shock towers are properly located on your frame. No flame cut parts are used anywhere. All parts are sawn or plasma cut for superior metallurgy and strength. We make Industry Exclusive narrowed kits for super tire to fender fit. We ve found that some cars (in particular 33- 40 Fords) with stock width Mustang II IFS are limited to a 14x6 zero offset, or special back spaced front wheel. Our narrowed kits allow you to run up to a 15x7 front wheel for that modern stance.

10 You simply have got to have some rubber on the ground if you want your Rod to turn and stop at it s maximum capability! Ultra-low kits are available to get radically low without the expense of dropped spindles. We recommend them especially on 35- 37 and 46- 48 Ford, and 49-54 Chevys. We mount the crossmember higher in the frame to get a lower stance. This requires a C in the frame for rack clearance (supplied), and extra attention to oil pan clearance. We can fit almost any car or truck with a straight rail frame and inner fender panels. Pro-street and one-off kits can be custom built, usually at standard prices. Our new Affordable IFS can also be custom made for many unusual cars with Model A style fender lines where a Mustang II IFS doesn t work well. Why Should I Use A Mustang II IFS? Although a MII won t be best for every car and truck, they re often the best choice for the applications we list.