Changing out front end, 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fast Freddy · 03-24-2010, 09:33 AM

Can I put a front end in from a 72 under my 68 P/U so I will have disc brakes? Is there an adapter from the 5 lugs to 6 lugs so I don't have to buy new rims? While I'm asking, what rear ends do you guys think I should use, for better handling?
Thanks, pictures to follow, this one will be "sweet"

ChevLoRay · 03-24-2010, 11:37 AM

to the forum!

This kind of swap has been done many times. You can access the search function and find 'em.

As for 6-lug vs. 5-lug rotors....I have Early Classic Enterprises drop spindles and 6-lug rotors on my '69. If I want to go with the 5 on 5 (71-up) rotors, it's easy. Just remove the caliper, and replace the rotor with stock, off of the shelf, 5-lug rotors. My thinking is that you can also go the other way and keep your 6-lug pattern intact. But, you'd have to buy the rotors from someone like ECE, McGaugheys', etc. ECE rotors are not re-drilled 5-lug rotors. They warn us that not all of them on the market place are.

03-24-2010, 09:33 AM	#1
Fast Freddy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Homestead Florida Posts: 14	Changing out front end, 68 Can I put a front end in from a 72 under my 68 P/U so I will have disc brakes? Is there an adapter from the 5 lugs to 6 lugs so I don't have to buy new rims? While I'm asking, what rear ends do you guys think I should use, for better handling? Thanks, pictures to follow, this one will be "sweet"

03-24-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Changing out front end, 68 to the forum! This kind of swap has been done many times. You can access the search function and find 'em. As for 6-lug vs. 5-lug rotors....I have Early Classic Enterprises drop spindles and 6-lug rotors on my '69. If I want to go with the 5 on 5 (71-up) rotors, it's easy. Just remove the caliper, and replace the rotor with stock, off of the shelf, 5-lug rotors. My thinking is that you can also go the other way and keep your 6-lug pattern intact. But, you'd have to buy the rotors from someone like ECE, McGaugheys', etc. ECE rotors are not re-drilled 5-lug rotors. They warn us that not all of them on the market place are. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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