1958 zephyr ute mk2

[Cav]

Just needs a buff ...

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[Tezbo-BAXR8]

Originally Posted by foxtrot3

Hi. The zephyr, like the commondoor didn't have an upper control arm they both have Macpherson strut type front ends. The ford design, first used on the MK1 zephyr was designed by Earl Macpherson who at the time worked for GM in the USA. The holden type with its lwr wishbone type control arm is more like a chapman strut. From memory the MK 2 and MK3 lwr arms are the same but the steering arm that bolts to the bottom of the strut and the ball joint is different to clear the zephyr brake caliper. Cheers MD

Hi Foxtrot3,
Thank you for your input, as I am deciding calipers to use. I've spoken to a Zephyr 'Guru' that I know and he's suggested using late model Falcon (AU-FG) discs and commodore calipers, which I agree using the Falcon discs but not so much with using the commodore calipers, do you think that I could use TE-TF Cortina calipers instead? I will be using a late model XR8 ute as a doner car, as the LSD, tailshaft and possibly the auto will be used on the Zephyr and sell the motor down the track, as I plan to fit a 347 Windsor.
Cheers,
Tez

[Tezbo-BAXR8]

Originally Posted by foxtrot3

Hi. The zephyr, like the commondoor didn't have an upper control arm they both have Macpherson strut type front ends. The ford design, first used on the MK1 zephyr was designed by Earl Macpherson who at the time worked for GM in the USA. The holden type with its lwr wishbone type control arm is more like a chapman strut. From memory the MK 2 and MK3 lwr arms are the same but the steering arm that bolts to the bottom of the strut and the ball joint is different to clear the zephyr brake caliper. Cheers MD

Hi foxtrot3,
I just sent you a response to page 2 by accident.
Cheers, Tez

[foxtrot3]

Originally Posted by Tezbo-BAXR8

Hi Foxtrot3,
Thank you for your input, as I am deciding calipers to use. I've spoken to a Zephyr 'Guru' that I know and he's suggested using late model Falcon (AU-FG) discs and commodore calipers, which I agree using the Falcon discs but not so much with using the commodore calipers, do you think that I could use TE-TF Cortina calipers instead? I will be using a late model XR8 ute as a doner car, as the LSD, tailshaft and possibly the auto will be used on the Zephyr and sell the motor down the track, as I plan to fit a 347 Windsor.
Cheers,
Tez

Hi. When I built my MK3 I needed a complete front end as it was so worn out that it would have cost far more than it was worth to refurbish what I had, hence a VL commodore K frame,steering struts and brakes that was going to cost $100 to cover the price of the power steering rack. When the wrecker needed the rack back to sell to someone he gave me a std rack and the entire front end cost nothing so I didnt look in to any other options. The standard MK3 disc is a 2 peice setup with the disc bolted to the hub and at the time I did mine there was nothing like that in a ventilated disc with a ford stud pattern, the AU on disc has come along since I did mine and with longer wheel studs may well work on the zephyr hub. You could then adapt almost any late ford caliper to the strut. Cheers MD

[Rallye Sport]

Love these old Zephyrs. I know of a nice Mk1 convertible sitting in the lean to of a rural property, been there for 20 years that I know of. Seems its the wifes trophy from a messy divorce, shame.

[Tezbo-BAXR8]

HI everyone,
I'm after advice fitting a FG 6 turbo motor to a Mk 2 Zephyr sedan. Has anyone fitted one or knows anyone that has, as I have changed my mind on fitting a 347 Windsor?
Regards,
Tez

[foxtrot3]

Hi. You would be better off using a BA/BF motor with the deep part of the sump at the front of the engine. The only thing to get in your way might be the sway bar. Cheers MD