1964 C10 6 Lug Front Brake Convertion

[JWOLVES]

I Want To Convert The Front Brakes On My 64 To Disc And I Was Wondering From What Year To What Year Trucks I Could Pull Parts So I Could Do The Convertion Without Spending An Arm And A Leg Doing So I Have A 1964 C10 Stepside 6 Lug I Would Like To Keep It 6 Lug Do To Liking The Wheels I Have On It Now Can Anybody Tell Me What Parts I Have To Get And From What Year Truck Thankyou

[55dude]

Originally Posted by JWOLVES

I Want To Convert The Front Brakes On My 64 To Disc And I Was Wondering From What Year To What Year Trucks I Could Pull Parts So I Could Do The Convertion Without Spending An Arm And A Leg Doing So I Have A 1964 C10 Stepside 6 Lug I Would Like To Keep It 6 Lug Do To Liking The Wheels I Have On It Now Can Anybody Tell Me What Parts I Have To Get And From What Year Truck Thankyou

check the thread listings and slowly go upward and you will find mongo's post on 6 lug disc brake conversion

[JWOLVES]

Thanks 55dude

[NF65Fleetside]

or you could just buy the kit from Truck and Car shop...they have a full front brake kit.

[dallas71]

buy a kit dont "piece" it together not worth the aggrevation!!!

[TR65]

I just did a six lug conversion on my 65. I used CPP's kit. I understand that you can use up through 1989 components and keep the stock a-arms. The later model parts have larger bearings, larger ball joints, heavier tie rod ends, and much stronger spindles. So you could use 1989 parts and buy 6 lug rotors from CPP for the late model spindles. (CPP has a toe adjuster sleeve that mates the heavy late model outer tie rod end to the stock inner.)
Here is a before and after pic. I did a 6 lug rear conversion also. Boy is it good to be able to stop.

If you use a CPP kit read their catalog very carefully to be sure you get the late model truck parts.

[JWOLVES]

tr65 that looks sweet and i'm going for it but i have 1 question what is ccp and where can i find there website

[NF65Fleetside]

daym that before and after foto should sell anyone on doing this conversion! nice job, look'n good!

[NF65Fleetside]

Here you go....

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....hPage~cadegghc

[TR65]

NF65, That link is for Classic Industries.

I use Classic Performance Products (CPP). They are a good company and manufacture many of their parts inhouse.

The link is http://www.classicperform.com/6092chevtrk.htm

The online catalog is a bit vague although they have a lot of good technical articles, instructions etc. They have a very good paper catalog so if you don't have it give them a call.

TR65

[PrerunnerRob]

Another thing to think about, be sure your wheels you have will clear the calipers. Stock wheels do not clear!

[NF65Fleetside]

Originally Posted by TR65

NF65, That link is for Classic Industries.

I use Classic Performance Products (CPP). They are a good company and manufacture many of their parts inhouse.

The link is http://www.classicperform.com/6092chevtrk.htm

The online catalog is a bit vague although they have a lot of good technical articles, instructions etc. They have a very good paper catalog so if you don't have it give them a call.

TR65

Ooops, my bad, lol had got the holidays started a lil early yesterday! Thanks for hook'n him up with the proper link! Also you can check out the Truck and Car shop too... which by the way is having 10-20% off sale on all inventory this weekend!

[TR65]

Good point about the wheels PrerunnerRob. I run 1/4" spacers front and rear to make 15" chrome wheels clear.

[ClassicAutoResto]

If you are trying to stay within a budget, the 71-72 chevy c-10 has an entire crossmember setup that will unbolt, then bolt back into your truck. A-frames, bearings, etc. come out together. I believe it does require a shim on each side. I have dropped these units out before, and it is a fairly easy swap if you have more time than money. Jerry