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c10chevy69 · 03-20-2005, 11:44 PM

I tried the search but couldn't find the answer. I have a 72 parts donor truck for my 69. I have everything but the booster and brake pedal. The PO of the 72 gave me a booster (pictured) off of a 73-80. How do I make this work or should I try to get a booster and pedal off of a 72? Will a 72 pedal bolt onto a 69?

krue · 03-20-2005, 11:47 PM

You just need the booster, your pedal will work. Well you do need the rod that connects the pedal and the booster.

Longhorn Man · 03-20-2005, 11:49 PM

Personally, i wouldn't try swappin parts from one generation to another. Way too many variables.
If you DO decide to do it, start off very carefully and make sure your insurance is paid. (both auto and life)

c10chevy69 · 03-20-2005, 11:54 PM

Krue have you done this swap yourself? I have the non power brake pedal. I am swapping the disc parts and the rearend next weekend but I could try just the booster first.

krue · 03-21-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by c10chevy69

Krue have you done this swap yourself? I have the non power brake pedal. I am swapping the disc parts and the rearend next weekend but I could try just the booster first.

I haven't added discs yet, but I did put a booster on it. Basicallly I just unbolted the m/c from the firewall, inserted booster and bolted everything back up. Had to adjust the rod between the booster and pedal, and the booster and m/c rod. The hardest part was adjusting the stupid brake light switch.

c10chevy69 · 03-20-2005, 11:56 PM

Another question how can you tell if the booster is still any good off of the truck?

Bowtiefreak · 03-21-2005, 08:07 AM

Just an FYI, you can buy new boosters for these trucks at Autozone or Advanced Auto for around $77.00 with a core.

03-20-2005, 11:44 PM	#1
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	Power brake question I tried the search but couldn't find the answer. I have a 72 parts donor truck for my 69. I have everything but the booster and brake pedal. The PO of the 72 gave me a booster (pictured) off of a 73-80. How do I make this work or should I try to get a booster and pedal off of a 72? Will a 72 pedal bolt onto a 69? __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-20-2005, 11:47 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	You just need the booster, your pedal will work. Well you do need the rod that connects the pedal and the booster. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-20-2005, 11:54 PM	#4
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	Krue have you done this swap yourself? I have the non power brake pedal. I am swapping the disc parts and the rearend next weekend but I could try just the booster first. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-20-2005, 11:56 PM	#6
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	Another question how can you tell if the booster is still any good off of the truck? __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-21-2005, 08:07 AM	#7
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Just an FYI, you can buy new boosters for these trucks at Autozone or Advanced Auto for around $77.00 with a core. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

03-20-2005, 11:49 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Personally, i wouldn't try swappin parts from one generation to another. Way too many variables. If you DO decide to do it, start off very carefully and make sure your insurance is paid. (both auto and life)



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