Camaro Power brake booster

[rbruno68]

I have been going through parts to sell my 68 Camaro. I own a stock 62 C10 that for right now is going to pretty much stay stock. I was thinking of trying to find a 63 to modify because the 62 is very much intact. But, not sure I would be able to do that. So, If I decide to upgrade/modify, one of the things I would like to do is add power brakes. I would probably get one of CaptFabs brackets because I would always want to keep my manual transmission. As I was going through my car parts, I have a power brake booster for the Camaro. Would that booster work for the truck if I decide to to go that route in the future. I see a lot of guys using later C10 or S10 boosters when converting. Just didn't know if a different GM car booster would work.
Thanks,
Rob

[The Rocknrod]

You could aske the man himself - captainfab454@hotmail.com
I'm not sure.

[cerealwars]

Hey Rob,

I just completed a power disc brake swap in my manual '62 C10 a couple years back. The most important booster dimensions you'll want to be wary of are as follows:

-Stud pattern - I believe there's two stud patterns GM used from the '60s to the '90s. IIRC one is square and one rectangular by 1/4". This info is detailed in another thread somewhere.
-Clutch master clearance (if applicable) - If you've got a manual truck with a hydraulic clutch, you're going to want to keep your booster around 10" or under IIRC. I used an Astro Van booster (ACDelco PN 14PB4277) due to its unique shape - smaller diameter but thick.

[rbruno68]

Thanks Bob,
I have been emailing with CaptFab and it has been very helpful. I looked at the back of the booster and it definitely won't work with the truck. So, it will be sold with the car. I do plan to keep my manual transmission no matter how I end up modifying the truck.

I have read a lot of people like you are using GM parts to make these changes and not always going with kits from different vendors. I think I would like to probably do the same.

Thanks,
Rob

[cerealwars]

No problem! One thing I should've mentioned is that I used CaptainFab's kit on my '62. Had to ditch that deathtrap single-bowl reservoir. The clutch master was tight to my driver's fender and the firewall electrical plug, but it works great. I've put 15k on my truck since then and I love it.

[64shortbox]

Originally Posted by rbruno68

I have read a lot of people like you are using GM parts to make these changes and not always going with kits from different vendors. I think I would like to probably do the same.

Thanks,
Rob

Rob,
I used Everything GM for my Disc conversion on my 64 including all the hard brake lines and the proportioning valve but I did have to make a bracket to support the proportioning valve - it looks 100% factory

[rbruno68]

That looks great. What model and year booster did you use?
Rob

[64shortbox]

The booster came off a 76 C-10 if I remember correctly. I grabbed it because the steering column was out of the truck and made it easier for me to get the booster out. The formed hose from the booster to the intake came from a Dodge Dakota. I did most of my shopping at Pick-N-Pull on half off days. I'm the cheapest SOB you'll ever meet in your life. If you look closely you'll see a radiator overflow/windshield washer reservoir - came from a 96 Cougar - a perfect fit for our trucks - I moved the horn relay & voltage regulator to the other side of the radiator support though. The electric cooling fan came from a 96 Lincoln Mark VIII tripped by a Volvo relay all from Pick N Pull on 1/2 off days. Junk! my truck was built from Junk! Literally!

[rbruno68]

That is great. I now see see all those parts after you mentioned them. I was going to try and scavenge a camaro brake booster so I am right there with you as far as using what you got. I called a junk yard the other day and just ask general questions. The guy asked what I needed. I said I really wasn't sure till I am able to walk around and see what I can piece together. Yours looks very clean and I would never guess that many items came from junk yards. It looks great. I just need to go by this one yard and start looking around and see what I can get.
Rob

[64shortbox]

Rob, Here's some more info that might be of some help to you:

Check posts 2, 3, 4, 14, 19 & 24
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703755

What others have done too. Posts 2, 12, 13, 20, 26 & 32
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564518

Post 6 & 13
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794961

Post 3
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786942

Post 7 & 20
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540856

[64shortbox]

A few more links:

#5 &13
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=737418

#9
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633261