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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Berwick, LA
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New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
Hi Gentlemen, I'm the proud new owner of a '65 big window step side with a 350 V8.
The first thing I want to do is a front/rear disk brake conversion. Add power steering.... Maybe even rack and pinion? I also want to add air conditioning. Looks like there's lots of experienced members here and I would love your recommendations on what kits to go with and who are the preferred vendors. Thanks for your time! Jerry |
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Berwick, LA
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
And if anyone is curious, pics of my truck in this thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639180 |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
I just did a CPP disk kit on my truck and was very happy with the parts and finish. You'll hear both good and bad reviews on CPP. I have used them several times with no issue personally, but I've heard the horror stories.
I'd recommend going through the vendor reviews section listed on the main page. Here is a link to help out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=238
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
I went CPP as well. 13" big brake kit for 73-up.
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: central California
Posts: 2,738
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
Personally I like Early Classic Enterprises and I've never heard, or read, a single horror story about them.
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Location: Menifee, CA
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Portland, Maine
Posts: 219
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
Avoid CPP. I figured I would be lucky even though I read all the bad stories. I was wrong. The parts are JUNK and I have spent a ton of time and money making my disc kit work. Not worth it.
Get a PS adapter plate from Captain fab on here and a good box from NAPA or some local store. This is what I did and I'm very happy with it. I use Vintage Air in almost everything I put together. They work well and the tech support is great.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Berwick, LA
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
Thanks very much for the input guys. As sexy as those CPP brakes look I think I will stay away after reading the horror stories.
Who makes a complete front/rear disk brake conversion kit that you would recommend? Does anyone make a rack and pinion steering conversion for a '65? Anyone ever use Ecklers Truck Parts? Thanks for your input! |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Vail, Colorado
Posts: 163
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
I just put a McGautys 6lug disc conversion onto my CPP 2.5 drop spindles and everything fit nicely.
Ordered everything from Summit Racing no problem |
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Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,247
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
No Limit Engineering makes a rack and pinion conversion for the '63-'72 trucks. There is a thread in the suspension section on them.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TUCSON AZ
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
I just finished a 66 C10, I used a combination of factory 70 spindles from Craigslist and 6 lug rotors from Parts Plus (CPP has them too), reman calipers from Autozone, CPP booster/master/prop valve kit (which fit perfectly and works very well), hard line kit from Truck Shop and flex hoses from AutoZone.
Make sure your wheels will clear the calipers, if you have factory skinnies. There are a few more parts to change depending on which way you're going with the steering. Power steering conversion was done with used factory GM low mount brackets, 71 C10 pump and hoses; pre-76 steering gear (flare fitting), and a CPP frame mount kit. I have pics and part numbers if you want them. As far as CPP parts go, I haven't had ANY fitment issues, the prices on some of their kits are very reasonable and the quality/finish is top notch. I DO have issues with their customer service...Buying their products from FleaBay seems to keep them in line and shipping is faster with PayPal breathing down their necks. Just my 2c. |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
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1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Berwick, LA
Posts: 33
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Re: New member, need recommendations on brake and steering upgrades
Thanks very much for the input guys! I'm still undecided on which brake system I will go with, but I have just ordered a Vintage Air Front Runner belt system, Spal 16" electric fan, Vintage Air AC system and a No Limit Engineering rack and pinion kit.
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