Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

streetstar · 12-08-2008, 08:19 PM

My '69 pasture king just got back from having the transmission re-built. I asked the gentleman to have a peek at the front brakes and throw on a new set of shoes, as it was starting to get a little Flintstone like.

The prognosis was bad and i was told i would need a complete rebuild (wheel cylinders, shoes, drums, etc.) which was 7 to 800 bucks on his dime

He recommended and i agreed, that an upgrade to front discs would be a better deal, then i would just have to contend with the back drums, --

Anyway - i have a CPP catalog, and their "grand slam" kit is 1300 bucks --- but i wanted some insight on where the rest of you buy your stuff?

Classic Trucks magazine seem to rely on McGaughy's and i am sure there are more, maybe even a board member. I know its not a cheap list of parts, but if i could either save a few dollars or get a recommend on someone who has quicker shipping or whatever, that would be awesome

fastom · 12-08-2008, 08:33 PM

Early Classic is where I got all my stuff. Top notch people, always very helpful. www.earlyclassic.com

my67chevytruck · 12-08-2008, 08:33 PM

check with early classic enterprises.
888.777.0395 www.earlyclassic.com

BP68 · 12-08-2008, 08:36 PM

Check out Early Classic Enterprises also.

I got my 4/6 drop kit from them.

Master power brakes was another one I have seen before.

mekdad · 12-08-2008, 09:10 PM

GMC Paul's is who I bought my front 6 lug disk kit from.

PanelDeland · 12-09-2008, 12:07 AM

Tim Christian can probably beat the $1300.00.He carries McGaughys.

Scottshotrods · 12-09-2008, 12:38 AM

Here at Scotts Hotrods we
have complete bolt on front
disc brake kits for your truck $599.00 plus shipping
Justin

brad_man_72 · 12-09-2008, 01:35 AM

73-88 parts truck, cheaper than most kits if you dont mind doing some cleaning. good for 5 lug conversion, sway bars, wheels, extra engine and trans.
its hard to beat new parts, all clean and shiney.

streetstar · 12-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad_man_72

73-88 parts truck, cheaper than most kits if you dont mind doing some cleaning. good for 5 lug conversion, sway bars, wheels, extra engine and trans.
its hard to beat new parts, all clean and shiney.

Believe me, i've thought about that, but after you re-do the ball joints, tie rods, A arm bushings, re-build the calipers and get drop spindles, plus 5 lug axles and drums for the back, the gap gets closer and closer, unless you are using Auto Zone level repair parts. Its a rare 20-30 year truck that doesn't need that kind of attention

70GMCer · 12-09-2008, 08:09 AM

If you want to save money and get the same brand names, Get from GMCPauls. And he's also a board supporter.

Tx Firefighter · 12-09-2008, 03:06 PM

I've always bought a donor of some kind, rebuilt it locally using good Moog stuff, then but the drop spindles from Early Classic. It has always been the cheapest way to go for me.

my67chevytruck · 12-09-2008, 04:05 PM

x 2 , i just did the disc brake xmember and rear swap from a '72 into my sons '67. good luck.

12-08-2008, 08:19 PM	#1
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? My '69 pasture king just got back from having the transmission re-built. I asked the gentleman to have a peek at the front brakes and throw on a new set of shoes, as it was starting to get a little Flintstone like. The prognosis was bad and i was told i would need a complete rebuild (wheel cylinders, shoes, drums, etc.) which was 7 to 800 bucks on his dime He recommended and i agreed, that an upgrade to front discs would be a better deal, then i would just have to contend with the back drums, -- Anyway - i have a CPP catalog, and their "grand slam" kit is 1300 bucks --- but i wanted some insight on where the rest of you buy your stuff? Classic Trucks magazine seem to rely on McGaughy's and i am sure there are more, maybe even a board member. I know its not a cheap list of parts, but if i could either save a few dollars or get a recommend on someone who has quicker shipping or whatever, that would be awesome __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

12-08-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? Early Classic is where I got all my stuff. Top notch people, always very helpful. www.earlyclassic.com

12-08-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? check with early classic enterprises. 888.777.0395 www.earlyclassic.com __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-08-2008, 08:36 PM	#4
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? Check out Early Classic Enterprises also. I got my 4/6 drop kit from them. Master power brakes was another one I have seen before. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

12-08-2008, 09:10 PM	#5
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? GMC Paul's is who I bought my front 6 lug disk kit from. __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done!

12-09-2008, 12:07 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? Tim Christian can probably beat the $1300.00.He carries McGaughys. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-09-2008, 12:38 AM	#7
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? Here at Scotts Hotrods we have complete bolt on front disc brake kits for your truck $599.00 plus shipping Justin

12-09-2008, 01:35 AM	#8
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? 73-88 parts truck, cheaper than most kits if you dont mind doing some cleaning. good for 5 lug conversion, sway bars, wheels, extra engine and trans. its hard to beat new parts, all clean and shiney. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

12-09-2008, 08:09 AM	#10
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? If you want to save money and get the same brand names, Get from GMCPauls. And he's also a board supporter. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-09-2008, 03:06 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? I've always bought a donor of some kind, rebuilt it locally using good Moog stuff, then but the drop spindles from Early Classic. It has always been the cheapest way to go for me. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-09-2008, 04:05 PM	#12
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Best place to get disc conversion kit/front end parts?? x 2 , i just did the disc brake xmember and rear swap from a '72 into my sons '67. good luck. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470



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