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dinnut · 11-30-2003, 04:14 PM

im looking to convert my 70 to disc brakes. i have the complete assembly from spindle to dust cover that i bought from slicknsmooth72. now. im either going to leave the 5 lug and go over to 5 lug or just stick a 6 lug rotor in there. all the catalog parts places sells the 6 lug rotors and im wondering what vehicle they are from. id like to not pay like 80 a rotor and possibly get them cheaper from an auto parts store. anybody know what vehicle these are from? 6 lug discs in the same boltpattern as our trucks?

this is a side thought:
if i change over to 5 lug im going to stick some chrome camaro ralleys on there and lower it a little and make it more of a classic than my original thought of bags and 20s. i may still goto bags later... but i dont know... for now i just want discs

not the best photoshop in the world but just what i might do... with 5 lugs

Tx Firefighter · 11-30-2003, 06:31 PM

The tech guy at Early Classics told me that the 6 lug rotors are not OEM on anything. He said the ECE had to order them straight from the manufacturer in lots of 400 sets to get them special made.

That's what he said......I dunno, I had the same question myself.

lukecp · 11-30-2003, 06:39 PM

I've heard you can get discs re-drilled for different lug patterns....not too sure on it though

I would proably put in the 5-lug crossmember and find a '71-'72 rear axle.....there is a very large selection of wheels for the 5x5 bolt pattern anyway. Then you could get the gear ratio you want too. Also, i think '71-'72 axleshafts will go into your '70 rear axle....may be a bit easier then swapping the whole rear.

BTW....go rallies and bags! They look soo much cooler and classy than 20's

dinnut · 12-01-2003, 01:27 AM

yeah. i hope so anyways!
my friend in dallas says he can get me a ford 9" with 3.73 posi and rear discs for like 200 bucks. i dont know whether or not to believe him. im in houston right now tho. 5 lug too

Rdrdave · 12-02-2003, 06:55 PM

McGaughy's mentioned something about these rotors before in another link but I can't recall. I have their setup on my 68 lwb. I also have the chrome rally wheels in 6 lug. It helps keep them on my truck! If I had gone with 5 lug they would have taken them and put them on someone else's Chevelle! The only thing that goes on both sets is the standard derby.

dragon69LWB · 12-02-2003, 08:09 PM

there is a thread on the FAQ page on using 87 6 lug parts.

pickupman · 12-02-2003, 08:42 PM

The 6-lug Rotors are an aftermarket option. No 2wd truck came with the 6-lug rotors

dinnut · 12-02-2003, 08:53 PM

well that clears it up

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-02-2003, 09:01 PM

I don't know if you are interested or not, but we are running a special on our 6 lug disk brake conversion kits. You can find them in our specials page in our on-line parts catalog.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/specials.htm

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

11-30-2003, 04:14 PM	#1
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	6 lug rotors im looking to convert my 70 to disc brakes. i have the complete assembly from spindle to dust cover that i bought from slicknsmooth72. now. im either going to leave the 5 lug and go over to 5 lug or just stick a 6 lug rotor in there. all the catalog parts places sells the 6 lug rotors and im wondering what vehicle they are from. id like to not pay like 80 a rotor and possibly get them cheaper from an auto parts store. anybody know what vehicle these are from? 6 lug discs in the same boltpattern as our trucks? this is a side thought: if i change over to 5 lug im going to stick some chrome camaro ralleys on there and lower it a little and make it more of a classic than my original thought of bags and 20s. i may still goto bags later... but i dont know... for now i just want discs not the best photoshop in the world but just what i might do... with 5 lugs Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-30-2003, 06:31 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The tech guy at Early Classics told me that the 6 lug rotors are not OEM on anything. He said the ECE had to order them straight from the manufacturer in lots of 400 sets to get them special made. That's what he said......I dunno, I had the same question myself. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-30-2003, 06:39 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I've heard you can get discs re-drilled for different lug patterns....not too sure on it though I would proably put in the 5-lug crossmember and find a '71-'72 rear axle.....there is a very large selection of wheels for the 5x5 bolt pattern anyway. Then you could get the gear ratio you want too. Also, i think '71-'72 axleshafts will go into your '70 rear axle....may be a bit easier then swapping the whole rear. BTW....go rallies and bags! They look soo much cooler and classy than 20's __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-01-2003, 01:27 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	yeah. i hope so anyways! my friend in dallas says he can get me a ford 9" with 3.73 posi and rear discs for like 200 bucks. i dont know whether or not to believe him. im in houston right now tho. 5 lug too __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-02-2003, 06:55 PM	#5
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	6 lug rotors McGaughy's mentioned something about these rotors before in another link but I can't recall. I have their setup on my 68 lwb. I also have the chrome rally wheels in 6 lug. It helps keep them on my truck! If I had gone with 5 lug they would have taken them and put them on someone else's Chevelle! The only thing that goes on both sets is the standard derby.

12-02-2003, 08:09 PM	#6
dragon69LWB Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: LAKELAND,GA Posts: 13	there is a thread on the FAQ page on using 87 6 lug parts.

12-02-2003, 08:42 PM	#7
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	The 6-lug Rotors are an aftermarket option. No 2wd truck came with the 6-lug rotors __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-02-2003, 08:53 PM	#8
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	well that clears it up __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-02-2003, 09:01 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I don't know if you are interested or not, but we are running a special on our 6 lug disk brake conversion kits. You can find them in our specials page in our on-line parts catalog. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/specials.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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