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Old 01-15-2008, 06:06 PM   #1
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Drum to Disk conversion ((on rear)) of 1969 C10

Fellow enthusiasts;
I have a 1969 C10 that has drums on the rear and I'm wanting to convert to disk. I hate drum brakes with the passion of 1000 men. I just shattered a drum on a panic stop and that was my last thought of should I convert to disk? I'm absolutely doing it. My questions to my fellow members are:
1.) Is there a good candidate to use for a donor for my project or; should I buy a conversion kit?
2.) If a kit is preferred, where should I obtain the kit?

I thank you in advance for your input and expertise.

Mark Ingle - New member
Asheville, NC
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Old 01-15-2008, 07:42 PM   #2
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Re: Drum to Disk conversion ((on rear)) of 1969 C10

I went this route:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249073

So far so good. He also has a bracket kit for caprice calipers (no e-brake).
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Old 01-16-2008, 09:49 AM   #3
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Re: Drum to Disk conversion ((on rear)) of 1969 C10

Thanks Frizzle Fry. I'm looking at this as an option. I also want to review the donor vehicles, if any are acceptable.

Thanks Again.
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Old 01-16-2008, 11:01 AM   #4
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Re: Drum to Disk conversion ((on rear)) of 1969 C10

i went with Blackbird customs rear kit - i have not installed yet but am pleased with the parts
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:20 PM   #5
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Re: Drum to Disk conversion ((on rear)) of 1969 C10

i am also advice on this but i am going from 6 lug drums to 5 lug disc. i need to find a rotor and axels that are 5 on 4 1/2 or 5 on 4 3/4

any one know what would work ?
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