Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

3+3 1Ton Dually · 02-22-2017, 04:15 PM

I'm working on a 1968 C/10 Panel Truck that has had the drum brake front suspension swapped out with a 1974 C/10 disc brake power steering front suspension. I would like to swap the 1974 5 bolt hubs back to the 1968 6 bolt hubs and am wondering if anyone has done this and what parts would fit?
Thank you!

CG · 02-24-2017, 11:15 PM

I don't remember who but someone makes six lug rotors ... Is that what you are thinking?

Average Joe · 02-25-2017, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

I don't remember who but someone makes six lug rotors ... Is that what you are thinking?

I got a pair from Mcgaughys in 2003. I think they still sell them. I believe other vendors may have them as well.

67 Burb · 02-25-2017, 12:33 PM

I installed a front disk brake kit on my 67 Burb. The kit from Classic Performance Products uses 1971 to 87 C10 components. I selected to go with the 6-bolt rotors because my rear axle is 6-bolt. The rotors I have are probably exactly the ones that you need.

3+3 1Ton Dually · 02-27-2017, 12:18 PM

Thank you all! I have ordered a kit from Mcgaughys.
I'll post pics as soon as I receive them and get them installed!

**chewychevy67** · 02-27-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 Burb

I installed a front disk brake kit on my 67 Burb. The kit from Classic Performance Products uses 1971 to 87 C10 components. I selected to go with the 6-bolt rotors because my rear axle is 6-bolt. The rotors I have are probably exactly the ones that you need.

Did you keep the old drum brake metal lines? Any chance you have photos of how the rubber hose looks from behind?

3+3 1Ton Dually · 02-27-2017, 01:24 PM

I'll check this Thursday when I get back home.

67 Burb · 02-28-2017, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Did you keep the old drum brake metal lines? Any chance you have photos of how the rubber hose looks from behind?

I used the original steel brake lines, but needed adapters to fit the hose fittings.

I just noticed your location - I bought The Burb in Saskatoon.

**chewychevy67** · 03-01-2017, 11:29 AM

That looks nice. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I bought a kit this morning.

3+3 1Ton Dually · 04-17-2017, 09:30 PM

Not absolutely sure of the year on this front end, it's the one I removed from a 68 Panel Truck I'm working on. Not sure because this truck has had the front half of it's frame replaced at some point.
But here are the pics of the brake lines/ hoses.

3+3 1Ton Dually · 04-17-2017, 09:40 PM

Ok so how do I add photos? Can't we make this easy in today's modern everyone has a cell phone with a camera world?

PanelDeland · 04-17-2017, 10:24 PM

I bought the complete McGagheys kit. Spindles and brake. It came with the brake hoses. Sounds like yours already has that stuff that works (the later model lines were possibly swapped in with the crossmember ) . You should be able to swap rotors (with new pads) and be good to go. If you get McGaghey's spindles, you'll need to know what ball joints you have or replace with what fits the spindle.

Kevco72 · 04-19-2017, 09:03 AM

I bought a six lug front conversion kit from performance online. It came with Wilwood calipers and cross drilled slotted rotors.

02-22-2017, 04:15 PM	#1
3+3 1Ton Dually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Victoria Posts: 10	Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look I'm working on a 1968 C/10 Panel Truck that has had the drum brake front suspension swapped out with a 1974 C/10 disc brake power steering front suspension. I would like to swap the 1974 5 bolt hubs back to the 1968 6 bolt hubs and am wondering if anyone has done this and what parts would fit? Thank you! __________________ Nothin' but time!

02-24-2017, 11:15 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look I don't remember who but someone makes six lug rotors ... Is that what you are thinking? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-25-2017, 12:33 PM	#4
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look I installed a front disk brake kit on my 67 Burb. The kit from Classic Performance Products uses 1971 to 87 C10 components. I selected to go with the 6-bolt rotors because my rear axle is 6-bolt. The rotors I have are probably exactly the ones that you need. Attached Images __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

02-27-2017, 12:18 PM	#5
3+3 1Ton Dually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Victoria Posts: 10	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look Thank you all! I have ordered a kit from Mcgaughys. I'll post pics as soon as I receive them and get them installed! __________________ Nothin' but time!

02-27-2017, 01:24 PM	#7
3+3 1Ton Dually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Victoria Posts: 10	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look I'll check this Thursday when I get back home. __________________ Nothin' but time!

03-01-2017, 11:29 AM	#9
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look That looks nice. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I bought a kit this morning.

04-17-2017, 09:30 PM	#10
3+3 1Ton Dually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Victoria Posts: 10	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look Not absolutely sure of the year on this front end, it's the one I removed from a 68 Panel Truck I'm working on. Not sure because this truck has had the front half of it's frame replaced at some point. But here are the pics of the brake lines/ hoses. __________________ Nothin' but time!

04-17-2017, 09:40 PM	#11
3+3 1Ton Dually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Victoria Posts: 10	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look Ok so how do I add photos? Can't we make this easy in today's modern everyone has a cell phone with a camera world? __________________ Nothin' but time!

04-17-2017, 10:24 PM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look I bought the complete McGagheys kit. Spindles and brake. It came with the brake hoses. Sounds like yours already has that stuff that works (the later model lines were possibly swapped in with the crossmember ) . You should be able to swap rotors (with new pads) and be good to go. If you get McGaghey's spindles, you'll need to know what ball joints you have or replace with what fits the spindle. __________________ 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"

04-19-2017, 09:03 AM	#13
Kevco72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Halfmoon, NY Posts: 38	Re: Wanting to keep the 6 bolt hub look I bought a six lug front conversion kit from performance online. It came with Wilwood calipers and cross drilled slotted rotors.



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