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jorgensensc · 05-07-2007, 03:05 PM

Okay, my mind is still turning. I have a 73 + clip on the front of the truck (1" wide rotor) I want to get a 5 x 4 3/4s lug pattern. Does anyone know if there is a car rotor that interchanges with the 73 + rotor and is 5 x 4 3/4? I know, y'all are getting sick of me asking, but I am trying to find a feasable solution. If I change out the front rotors with new ones and get the rear axles redrilled, then i won't have to buy adapters (which I am hearing are bad)
Thanks!!
Shawn

Olden Days · 05-07-2007, 04:15 PM

I have some 1 1/4 inch truck rotors that have been redrilled to 5 on 4 3/4. they are practicly new. I bought from board member bigjimzilll I never used them and project went another direction if you are interested.

watahyahknow · 05-07-2007, 04:22 PM

maybe a hollander interchangemanual could help you .
you allso can go to the local pick and pull and fisicly see wat will fit by switching parts around on the local wrecks

faribran · 05-07-2007, 04:25 PM

jorgensensc
what pattern is the rear axle?

jorgensensc · 05-07-2007, 04:31 PM

Olden Days,
Will the 1 1/4" rotors work with my Calipers? I din't know you could swap rotors between the 1" andthe1 1/4". I may be interested if I can't find an easier local solution.
Faribran,
The rear axles are 6 lug. I figured I would just remove them and have them welded and redrilled for 5 x 4 3/4.
Does this sound like a feasable option?
Shawn

Olden Days · 05-07-2007, 04:41 PM

I dont know what you might have to change to make them work. I was throwing that option out there for you if you know how to make it work.

faribran · 05-07-2007, 04:43 PM

i am always looking for new ideas...
i have a trans am rear i had considered putting under one of these trucks...
was wondering how to make the front bolt pattern match.

3/4tonterror · 05-07-2007, 05:50 PM

i used a 70 impala front rotor on my 71 spindles to get 5/ 4 3/4, it has the same w/ bearings too.that way my 90 vette wheels fit.this is all on a 67swb

jorgensensc · 05-07-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3/4tonterror

i used a 70 impala front rotor on my 71 spindles to get 5/ 4 3/4, it has the same w/ bearings too.that way my 90 vette wheels fit.this is all on a 67swb

OKay, now we are getting somewhere. Did yo get those from the local parts store?? Do you know if the 71 truck rotors are the same as the 73 + ortors that are 1" wide?
Thanks for the info so far!
Shawn

jorgensensc · 05-08-2007, 12:39 AM

I cannot seem to find any '70 impala rotors, only 71 and up and they appear to be 5 x 5. Can you clarify this for me?
Does anyone know the stock diameter of a 1" wide 73-87 rotor? I can't seem to find it on the net. The 71+ impalas use 11" rotors that are 1" wide. I am trying to figure this out!
Shawn

jorgensensc · 05-08-2007, 03:09 PM

Olden Days i PMed you.

Olden Days · 05-08-2007, 05:42 PM

here's some pics, Got them from board member bigjimzlll, I believe he had a local machinest where he lives redrill the rotors. the white stuff is just the packing peanuts, they are still in the box I got them in. I just opened it to look at them.

jorgensensc · 05-08-2007, 05:45 PM

Look good. Will you Pm me a price?
Thanks!
Shawn

jorgensensc · 05-08-2007, 05:48 PM

Also, Can you measure the center cone part for diameter. I know I'm being a pain, but I have to make sure what I want to do will work, or it's all for not. Thanks!
Shawn

Olden Days · 05-08-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Also, Can you measure the center cone part for diameter. I know I'm being a pain, but I have to make sure what I want to do will work, or it's all for not. Thanks!
Shawn

not a problem.. looks like 3.055

05-07-2007, 03:05 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Front Rotor interchangeability? Okay, my mind is still turning. I have a 73 + clip on the front of the truck (1" wide rotor) I want to get a 5 x 4 3/4s lug pattern. Does anyone know if there is a car rotor that interchanges with the 73 + rotor and is 5 x 4 3/4? I know, y'all are getting sick of me asking, but I am trying to find a feasable solution. If I change out the front rotors with new ones and get the rear axles redrilled, then i won't have to buy adapters (which I am hearing are bad) Thanks!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-07-2007, 04:15 PM	#2
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? I have some 1 1/4 inch truck rotors that have been redrilled to 5 on 4 3/4. they are practicly new. I bought from board member bigjimzilll I never used them and project went another direction if you are interested.

05-07-2007, 04:22 PM	#3
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? maybe a hollander interchangemanual could help you . you allso can go to the local pick and pull and fisicly see wat will fit by switching parts around on the local wrecks __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

05-07-2007, 04:25 PM	#4
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? jorgensensc what pattern is the rear axle? __________________ "

05-07-2007, 04:31 PM	#5
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? Olden Days, Will the 1 1/4" rotors work with my Calipers? I din't know you could swap rotors between the 1" andthe1 1/4". I may be interested if I can't find an easier local solution. Faribran, The rear axles are 6 lug. I figured I would just remove them and have them welded and redrilled for 5 x 4 3/4. Does this sound like a feasable option? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-07-2007, 04:41 PM	#6
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? I dont know what you might have to change to make them work. I was throwing that option out there for you if you know how to make it work.

05-07-2007, 04:43 PM	#7
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? i am always looking for new ideas... i have a trans am rear i had considered putting under one of these trucks... was wondering how to make the front bolt pattern match. __________________ "

05-07-2007, 05:50 PM	#8
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? i used a 70 impala front rotor on my 71 spindles to get 5/ 4 3/4, it has the same w/ bearings too.that way my 90 vette wheels fit.this is all on a 67swb

05-08-2007, 12:39 AM	#10
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? I cannot seem to find any '70 impala rotors, only 71 and up and they appear to be 5 x 5. Can you clarify this for me? Does anyone know the stock diameter of a 1" wide 73-87 rotor? I can't seem to find it on the net. The 71+ impalas use 11" rotors that are 1" wide. I am trying to figure this out! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-08-2007, 03:09 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? Olden Days i PMed you. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-08-2007, 05:42 PM	#12
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? here's some pics, Got them from board member bigjimzlll, I believe he had a local machinest where he lives redrill the rotors. the white stuff is just the packing peanuts, they are still in the box I got them in. I just opened it to look at them. Attached Images

05-08-2007, 05:45 PM	#13
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? Look good. Will you Pm me a price? Thanks! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-08-2007, 05:48 PM	#14
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Front Rotor interchangeability? Also, Can you measure the center cone part for diameter. I know I'm being a pain, but I have to make sure what I want to do will work, or it's all for not. Thanks! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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