Power Brakes For A 74 Chevy Truck

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I just pulled a 74 short stepper out of a barn and got it running and driving .It is manual steering and manual brakes .What booster do I need to look for to convert to power brakes ,what other year truck booster will fit ? What about power steering ,what will fit from another truck ?It has a 250 CI 6 cylinder and 3 on the tree . Any info would be appreciated as this is going to become my daily driver until my 72 comes home from the bodyshop and then it will be sold .

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TTT ,anyone know?

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Will a booster and master cylinder from an early 80's truck bolt up to this truck ? The more I do to this truck the more I want to keep it with my 72 if its ever done. Any help is appreciated .
John

[Scottshotrods]

You can also look into Cpp bolt on master booster combo for your truck.This product will be a direct 100% bolt in kit and work perfect for your set up.If you are interested let us know and we will take care of you.We have some great prices on this item and have them in stock.

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Justin

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Thanks Justin ,I will let you know what I decide later on.

[starvinartis]

Does your truck have disc or drum brakes in the front? Contrary to popular belief, those models did come with drum in front, especially on the 6/3 on tree models. If it has drum and you're converting to disc, you will also need a proportioning valve from a disc truck. I recommend robbing a donor truck 73-87 for the booster and steel brake lines all the way down to and including the proportion valve. As for the 250 PS pump/brackets, best bet if you can find it is from a 71-77 Nova, seems like they made more of those w/6 cylinders than any other models, especially in 4-door config. which are easier to find in boneyards than the 2 door. If you do find one in a truck, make sure its not the 292, this six cyl. has a taller block heigth, and different brackets.

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My truck is equipped with factory disc brakes up front ,just not power .I plan to teach my foster boys how to drive a straight shift truck but not until I convert to power brakes as they are not used to manual anything. The power steering may come later as I have decided this truck is a keeper. Thanks for the info .
John

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by starvinartis

Does your truck have disc or drum brakes in the front? Contrary to popular belief, those models did come with drum in front, especially on the 6/3 on tree models.

I have NEVER seen a 73+ with drum brakes. As far as I know ALL 73+ trucks came with disc brakes.

[starvinartis]

LOL I used to be able to say that too

[andrewmp6]

N2trux i have seen a few older cars that people took the disc off for drums lol.Some people didn't like disc because they wore out faster and drums would last a long time.