Daverods project 66

[bubba327]

Dave there is tons of info in the FAQ section on disc brake swaps.. I am using 6 lugs on '72 spindle/rotors
When you come to Motorfest in July I can find you some 1/2 ton stuff around here -- Rock On !!!- Bubba

[daverod]

Originally Posted by bubba327

Dave there is tons of info in the FAQ section on disc brake swaps.. I am using 6 lugs on '72 spindle/rotors
When you come to Motorfest in July I can find you some 1/2 ton stuff around here -- Rock On !!!- Bubba

Ah, I'm thinking I need some different headers also. Mine already almost touch the ground. At 2 1/2 more there won't be much left. You changed your whole cross member. I'm keeping my orginal cross.

[66-PMD-GMC]

The (a) proportioning valve must be installed since there is no valve originally.
In fact, disks require replacement and or re-routing of most of your brake lines.
The early A arms will take the later disk spindals...
In fact, the A arms are the same on half tons from 63 and at least till 73 and I have seen 79 arms bolt right in place of the 63....
NAPA shows the A arm shafts having the same stock number from 63 thru 81.
Doing a brake conversion is 10 times more easy with the availability of a donor truck to pull all the parts from and 10 times cheaper too..

[watahyahknow]

the donor truck would have all the brakelines and brackets needed too
if you have the space to store it the time to rip them apart and the knowledge of what is worth money theres money to be made out of donortrucks

[ruffrida2005]

You can use your stock arms and get disc brakes. You will have to replace the ball joints and get either 71-72, or 73-87 spindles. Make sure that the spindle shaft is 1.25" not the 1". Then you will have to use 4x4 rotors, which is 6 lug. Make sure that you replace the drag link as well to the same year that you use.

It's better to use 73-87 stuff since the parts are cheaper.

[daverod]

The kit is starting to sound better. I did use a parts truck to do my 66 disks. Had to buy new calipers and get the rotors turned also new bearings, seals and hoses. Paid 300 for the truck plus the time to take it all apart and clean it. Still thinking about it.

[ruffrida2005]

I had a kit from perfromanceonline.com I ended up selling it for $500 shipped

[Clyde65]

I would look at ECE and not buy from CPP, I haven't had specific issue with CPP but many on the board has, I saw a recent issue in the review area about them.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I would look at ECE and not buy from CPP, I haven't had specific issue with CPP but many on the board has, I saw a recent issue in the review area about them.

ece?(www.earlyclassic.com) Never mind ,thanks. I check it.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by bubba327

Dave there is tons of info in the FAQ section on disc brake swaps.. I am using 6 lugs on '72 spindle/rotors
When you come to Motorfest in July I can find you some 1/2 ton stuff around here -- Rock On !!!- Bubba

Thanks Bubba I knew I saw it somewhere Just took me awhile to find it again. Motorfest You going to enter your truck?

[ruffrida2005]

Hey man do you still have the dash that you put the impala dash in? I got guy wanting to buy one!

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Hey man do you still have the dash that you put the impala dash in? I got guy wanting to buy one!

I cut it up for the metal contours. I have half.

[bubba327]

Originally Posted by daverod

Thanks Bubba I knew I saw it somewhere Just took me awhile to find it again. Motorfest You going to enter your truck?

I may be ready by July .. Northwest Motorfest is a great show Well if the truck is not ready the Chevelle is always ready for a show.
I bought a kit from CPP for a deal.. It was a E-bay auction for the package of 6 lug rotors and GM calipers with stock GM 71-72 spindles. It was a whole bunch less than catalog price..
Now I know some folks have an issue with them, But I decided that i would take a chance. Have bouht several thing with no problems.
Ebay is always supposed to back up the buyer if an issue occurs..


Hows that compressor running ?? Mine would not turn over and smokes the belts in the cold.. I drained the oil and put in 5W30 motor oil just to get things working in the cold!!
HOW LONG TILL SPRING???

[ruffrida2005]

do you still have the guage cluster area and glove box area? That's all he needs.

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by bubba327

.. Hows that compressor running ?? Mine would not turn over and smokes the belts in the cold.. I drained the oil and put in 5W30 motor oil just to get things working in the cold!!
HOW LONG TILL SPRING???

you might want to warm that storagetank up a little when its that cold , things start to freese once you using the air , its enough to put frostbite on youre tools and hands
it works like a freezer when you compress you release the warmth stored in the gas when you expand the gasses it pulls heat out of its suroundings , theres even been an american submarine once that sunk and imploded during it maiden voyage because of this , the pipes moving the air frose up and they couldnt blow out the balasttanks to surface

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

do you still have the guage cluster area and glove box area? That's all he needs.

I think I have the guage area/ box area i'll check at lunch.

[daverod]

My compressor is in a heated garage. I keep it about 45 all the time. No problems so far. Your addicted to ebay.

[ruffrida2005]

let me know if ya got it so I can let the guy know.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

let me know if ya got it so I can let the guy know.

All I got left is this.


First time I ever hung my sled from a tree.The tree and his buddy did'nt make it.
http://s697.photobucket.com/albums/v...idoveredge.mp4

[spudtruck]

Daverod, I can't believe the work that you have gotten done. Man I'm jelaous of the heated shop. So whats all the crap about Rexburg?: Hey keep up the good work. Your the inspiration man

[daverod]

Originally Posted by spudtruck

Daverod, I can't believe the work that you have gotten done. Man I'm jelaous of the heated shop. So whats all the crap about Rexburg?: Hey keep up the good work. Your the inspiration man

Judges up there suck.edit.edit. Did I really say that? oh well.

[spudtruck]

You are O so right. I had to go before one on a custody case this summer. No Fun!!!

[ruffrida2005]

he decided he wants a whole dash now. It's going in a 86 CC truck.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

he decided he wants a whole dash now. It's going in a 86 CC truck.

That will be cool.59 impala would be cool er.er.

[daverod]

Gotta love life.mi mal