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Old 08-21-2004, 12:27 PM   #14
ChevLoRay
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It has already been suggested that you check the list of vendors on the left side of the home page, to find one that has conversions to disc brakes. You'll also find that a number of us have already done the conversion, using 71-72 stuff, or swapping in later model cross members and front end assemblies to gain disc brakes. Others have used aftermarket stuff. I used Early Classic Enterprises components. There's a variety of stuff to do it with. It all comes down to the thickness of your wallet, or how much of an allowance you might be getting. At my age (nearly 57) I have no allowance. My wife gets all my money, and gives me enough to buy a sausage biscuit and coffee (senior) at Mickey D's.....once a week.

One question to ask before doing the conversion, is do you want to lower the front end, or not? If not, the options are varied. If so, they are, but you will have to go to a vendor to get the components to drop it. Do you want to use modified control arms, or modified spindles? Some vendors kits will require you to use one-off tie rod ends, while other vendors components will let you use stock tie rod ends.

There's a ton of info out there, readily available. Check the vendors, and truck magazines like Classic Truck, Truck Builder, Truckin', Sport Truck, Custom Classic Trucks, etc. Check eBay for parts, and literature.

You're still young. You have time to make it like you want it, then you can drive it like it's a rental....or, like you stole it.
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