Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**BobTheTrucker** · 03-25-2007, 09:08 AM

I have some cool Alum. rims with New old school spinners on them on my 57 stock 6 lug drum brakes. I'm going to put a 79 Camaro front clip on. The rotors need changing So I thought that I would try to find rotors that would accommodate my 6 lug wheels so I can use my rims on the Camaro clip.
Does anyone know where I can find such rotors?

**BobTheTrucker** · 03-25-2007, 09:38 PM

Does someone know?

msgross · 03-25-2007, 09:42 PM

redrill a 5 lug set?

**BobTheTrucker** · 03-25-2007, 10:38 PM

You know I'm talking about the front rotors. That have the studs in them??
I'm going to get new front rotors to fit the Camaro clip. I was hoping they made 6 lug front rotors to fit the spindles for a new set of bearings.
How could I redrill the new Camara rotors and keep them in balance and make the groves in them to keep the lugs from turning when I put the wheels on? The rotor would look like swiss cheese with all the holes in them.

bretcopsey · 03-26-2007, 08:31 AM

The only advice I can give would be to browse www.autozone.com or some similar site. Look up vehicles that have 6 lug rotors and see what bearings they run. The Camaro uses set3 & set6 (Timkin) See if you can find something with 6 lugs using that set of bearings and you might find what you need. You still may have an issue though depening upon the offset of the rotor in relation to the hub face.

Another thing to consider though is whether the front track width can accomodate some bolt on adapters. I'm sure you could find some 5-5 adapters, but they may not work with your current backspace and the overall width of the Camaro clip. Lots of variables!

5Mike7 · 03-26-2007, 11:22 AM

A few years ago, I spoke with a Vender at a GG show who was selling disc brake conversions for the stock spindles, he told me they made or had thier own rotors made and could provide them in 6-lug...but I'll be damned if I can remember who it was...sorta fell off my radar screen due the price.

poncho_villa · 03-27-2007, 09:15 AM

Go to this Thread found elsewhere on this forum.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post1812442

I think the only difference would be the bearing surface of the spindle. If nothing else, it gives you someone to call and ask about the availability.

**BobTheTrucker** · 03-27-2007, 04:01 PM

Thanks guys for the help.
I'm on a search. Someone at the ZONE told me that they thought that a 1976 Chevy truck 1/2 ton 6 lug rotor would work. I'm going to pick up the Camaro tomorrow, If it don't rain, I don't want to cut up the guys yard.
Then pull the rotors and bearings off to compare them. If that don't work and I can't find a set.
I'll get a stock 5 lug set and try a machine shop and do as Msgross suggested. I can always have them weld the lugs in.

ALSO The Camaro has tilt steering , Will that work in my 57? The guys wanting extra for it.

**BobTheTrucker** · 03-31-2007, 01:53 PM

Had the 1999 in for front end work and tires. So I talked to a local tire guy

about my dilemma. He told me he could get adapters that would go from 5 to6

lug. About 50 bills a side. Does anyone know of anyone using spacers for this

application? Also where else can I get adapters?

PDW HOTRODS · 04-01-2007, 12:14 AM

Summit racing has wheel adapters. I think they are between
$40-$50 for a pair.

entourageguy · 04-01-2007, 09:33 AM

Cal 58 GMC used adaptors on the rear to go frome 4.5 to 4.75. Check out his build or PM him. He's good at returning messages.

Brian ..

55dude · 04-01-2007, 04:46 PM

all of your 73-87 1/2 ton trucks were 5-lug unless it was 4wd,they were 6-lug. see if 88+ 1/2 ton 2wd ball joint will fit into the camaro a-arms. check into the impala 78+ era they use the taller spindles for brake upgrades. start checking the wheel bearing sizes sometimes you can exchange them into different rotors to make them work. if all else fails sell the wheels and get one's that bolt on. good luck

03-25-2007, 09:08 AM	#1
BobTheTrucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 87	Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? I have some cool Alum. rims with New old school spinners on them on my 57 stock 6 lug drum brakes. I'm going to put a 79 Camaro front clip on. The rotors need changing So I thought that I would try to find rotors that would accommodate my 6 lug wheels so I can use my rims on the Camaro clip. Does anyone know where I can find such rotors? __________________ 1955 Chevy truck ( SOLD ) 1955 3/4 ton parts truck. 1957 Chevy truck 1995 S10 Chevy truck 1999 ext cab Chevy truck, w/1998 body style. (for parts) 1964 Honda 90 2003 Ultra Classic Harley Last edited by BobTheTrucker; 03-25-2007 at 10:04 AM.

03-25-2007, 09:38 PM	#2
BobTheTrucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 87	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? Does someone know? __________________ 1955 Chevy truck ( SOLD ) 1955 3/4 ton parts truck. 1957 Chevy truck 1995 S10 Chevy truck 1999 ext cab Chevy truck, w/1998 body style. (for parts) 1964 Honda 90 2003 Ultra Classic Harley

03-25-2007, 09:42 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? redrill a 5 lug set? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-25-2007, 10:38 PM	#4
BobTheTrucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 87	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? You know I'm talking about the front rotors. That have the studs in them?? I'm going to get new front rotors to fit the Camaro clip. I was hoping they made 6 lug front rotors to fit the spindles for a new set of bearings. How could I redrill the new Camara rotors and keep them in balance and make the groves in them to keep the lugs from turning when I put the wheels on? The rotor would look like swiss cheese with all the holes in them. __________________ 1955 Chevy truck ( SOLD ) 1955 3/4 ton parts truck. 1957 Chevy truck 1995 S10 Chevy truck 1999 ext cab Chevy truck, w/1998 body style. (for parts) 1964 Honda 90 2003 Ultra Classic Harley

03-26-2007, 08:31 AM	#5
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? The only advice I can give would be to browse www.autozone.com or some similar site. Look up vehicles that have 6 lug rotors and see what bearings they run. The Camaro uses set3 & set6 (Timkin) See if you can find something with 6 lugs using that set of bearings and you might find what you need. You still may have an issue though depening upon the offset of the rotor in relation to the hub face. Another thing to consider though is whether the front track width can accomodate some bolt on adapters. I'm sure you could find some 5-5 adapters, but they may not work with your current backspace and the overall width of the Camaro clip. Lots of variables! __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1

03-26-2007, 11:22 AM	#6
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? A few years ago, I spoke with a Vender at a GG show who was selling disc brake conversions for the stock spindles, he told me they made or had thier own rotors made and could provide them in 6-lug...but I'll be damned if I can remember who it was...sorta fell off my radar screen due the price. __________________ 55-9 stuff that need a new home http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226133 Last edited by 5Mike7; 03-26-2007 at 11:23 AM.

03-27-2007, 09:15 AM	#7
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? Go to this Thread found elsewhere on this forum. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post1812442 I think the only difference would be the bearing surface of the spindle. If nothing else, it gives you someone to call and ask about the availability.

03-27-2007, 04:01 PM	#8
BobTheTrucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 87	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? Thanks guys for the help. I'm on a search. Someone at the ZONE told me that they thought that a 1976 Chevy truck 1/2 ton 6 lug rotor would work. I'm going to pick up the Camaro tomorrow, If it don't rain, I don't want to cut up the guys yard. Then pull the rotors and bearings off to compare them. If that don't work and I can't find a set. I'll get a stock 5 lug set and try a machine shop and do as Msgross suggested. I can always have them weld the lugs in. ALSO The Camaro has tilt steering , Will that work in my 57? The guys wanting extra for it. __________________ 1955 Chevy truck ( SOLD ) 1955 3/4 ton parts truck. 1957 Chevy truck 1995 S10 Chevy truck 1999 ext cab Chevy truck, w/1998 body style. (for parts) 1964 Honda 90 2003 Ultra Classic Harley

03-31-2007, 01:53 PM	#9
BobTheTrucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 87	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? Had the 1999 in for front end work and tires. So I talked to a local tire guy about my dilemma. He told me he could get adapters that would go from 5 to6 lug. About 50 bills a side. Does anyone know of anyone using spacers for this application? Also where else can I get adapters? __________________ 1955 Chevy truck ( SOLD ) 1955 3/4 ton parts truck. 1957 Chevy truck 1995 S10 Chevy truck 1999 ext cab Chevy truck, w/1998 body style. (for parts) 1964 Honda 90 2003 Ultra Classic Harley

04-01-2007, 12:14 AM	#10
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? Summit racing has wheel adapters. I think they are between $40-$50 for a pair. Last edited by PDW HOTRODS; 04-01-2007 at 12:15 AM.

04-01-2007, 09:33 AM	#11
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? Cal 58 GMC used adaptors on the rear to go frome 4.5 to 4.75. Check out his build or PM him. He's good at returning messages. Brian .. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

04-01-2007, 04:46 PM	#12
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Looking for 6 bolt rotors 79 Camaro clip? all of your 73-87 1/2 ton trucks were 5-lug unless it was 4wd,they were 6-lug. see if 88+ 1/2 ton 2wd ball joint will fit into the camaro a-arms. check into the impala 78+ era they use the taller spindles for brake upgrades. start checking the wheel bearing sizes sometimes you can exchange them into different rotors to make them work. if all else fails sell the wheels and get one's that bolt on. good luck



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