6 lug disc conversion ?'s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hotrod70C10 · 07-13-2003, 09:04 PM

I was just wondering if anyone has used the 6 lug disc conversion kit from gmc paul he has it listed for $469 it includes the following: 63-70 6Lug Front Disc Brake Conversion Includes Inner&outer wheel bearings, new grease seals, dust caps, Calipers, Brake hoses, Pads, 12" 6 Lug Rotors, spindle nuts & choice of Spindels(2 1/2"drop or Standard) and use your stock ball joints and steering parts. 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton only.
Early classic has this disc conversion kit: C-10 Drop Spindle/6 Lug Disc Brake Conversion Kit $899.00. what do you guys recomend?

**68 Stepside** · 07-13-2003, 09:11 PM

I bought the 2 1/2" drop kit from Paul, but haven't installed it yet....and it won't be installed until like next spring...lol.....so I can't really help...sorry

jef5150 · 07-13-2003, 09:13 PM

im curious why theres a $400.00 difference in price........

EdB · 07-13-2003, 09:18 PM

I used a kit from Stainless Steel Brakes and had problems.
They are fine now. I looked at the kit that GMC Paul has,
after the fact, and would use it if I had it to do again.

EdB

Hotrod70C10 · 07-13-2003, 09:18 PM

Thanks 68 stepside,
jef5150, That's exactly what I was wondering myself!
Anyone else?

**68 Stepside** · 07-13-2003, 09:27 PM

I've got the link to the company that makes the kits for GMC Pauls.... http://www.mcgaughysclassic.com/ Well, at least it came in mcgaughy's boxes. ECE seems to be overpriced to me anyways....but that's just my opinion...

Hotrod70C10 · 07-13-2003, 11:02 PM

68stepside, I have a quick question. In the kit does it have everything needed to work with power drum brakes? Will I have to upgrade to 71-72 tierod ends and ball joints? How does everything look? I'm not doubting what gmc paul sells I couldn't imagine him selling bad parts. I'm just curious about everything.
sorry for all the questions. Billy

**Tim Christian** · 07-13-2003, 11:25 PM

Hey Billy,No you want have to change the ball joints but you will need a disc brake proportion valve. I am also a dealer for http://www.mcgaughysclassic.com/ If interested shoot me a PM and I will shoot you a price. Thanks

Hooter · 07-14-2003, 12:35 AM

I used the kit from early classic enterprises, worked great and the quality was awsome, a bit on the expensive side, all and all it was $2000 Canadian for everything

Hotrod70C10 · 07-14-2003, 12:42 AM

Tim, PM sent.

Hotrod70C10 · 07-14-2003, 08:31 AM

TTT

Fred T · 07-14-2003, 10:38 AM

I started putting that kit in my 69 last night, I'm still taking things apart. In addition to the proportioning valve, you need a master cylinder from a 71 or 72. Bought one locally for under $25 with a core charge. Also installing new ball joints and 3" drop springs and shocks on the rear. Looks to be a week-long job.

jay-dawg · 07-14-2003, 01:28 PM

you get the master cylinder and dust shields and other stuff with the ECE kit

Earl Junior · 07-14-2003, 02:17 PM

I used GMC Paul's kit on my '68. Worked great! One of the easiest upgrades I've done so far. Simply take off the old parts and bolt in the new ones.

To save yourself some time, I'd suggest changing ball joints at the same time.

gashog · 07-14-2003, 02:45 PM

I have the mcgaughy's 2.5 drop kit on my 69 and had no problems at all.

Hotrod70C10 · 07-14-2003, 04:52 PM

Changed ball joints when I put the 2 inch drop springs in about 6 months ago. I think you guys have sold me on the mcgaughy's kit.

Hotrod70C10 · 07-14-2003, 06:26 PM

I've got another question, Will I be able to use my 15x8 rally wheels with the disc brakes? thanks and sorry for posting like crazy on this subject

Earl Junior · 07-15-2003, 02:16 PM

Yes. That is exaclty what I'm using upfront.

Fred T · 07-16-2003, 02:45 PM

Another thing to check while you're doing the swap is the control arm shafts. Mine are loose, and I called to get some. Moogs are about $220 for all four, imports are about $140. My comment to the parts guy was that I didn't want to have to replace them again, no imports when I can buy made in the USA.

07-13-2003, 09:04 PM	#1
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	6 lug disc conversion ?'s I was just wondering if anyone has used the 6 lug disc conversion kit from gmc paul he has it listed for $469 it includes the following: 63-70 6Lug Front Disc Brake Conversion Includes Inner&outer wheel bearings, new grease seals, dust caps, Calipers, Brake hoses, Pads, 12" 6 Lug Rotors, spindle nuts & choice of Spindels(2 1/2"drop or Standard) and use your stock ball joints and steering parts. 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton only. Early classic has this disc conversion kit: C-10 Drop Spindle/6 Lug Disc Brake Conversion Kit $899.00. what do you guys recomend? __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-13-2003, 09:11 PM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I bought the 2 1/2" drop kit from Paul, but haven't installed it yet....and it won't be installed until like next spring...lol.....so I can't really help...sorry __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-13-2003, 09:18 PM	#5
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Thanks 68 stepside, jef5150, That's exactly what I was wondering myself! Anyone else? __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-13-2003, 09:27 PM	#6
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I've got the link to the company that makes the kits for GMC Pauls.... http://www.mcgaughysclassic.com/ Well, at least it came in mcgaughy's boxes. ECE seems to be overpriced to me anyways....but that's just my opinion... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-13-2003, 11:02 PM	#7
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	68stepside, I have a quick question. In the kit does it have everything needed to work with power drum brakes? Will I have to upgrade to 71-72 tierod ends and ball joints? How does everything look? I'm not doubting what gmc paul sells I couldn't imagine him selling bad parts. I'm just curious about everything. sorry for all the questions. Billy __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-13-2003, 09:13 PM	#3
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	im curious why theres a $400.00 difference in price........

07-13-2003, 09:18 PM	#4
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	I used a kit from Stainless Steel Brakes and had problems. They are fine now. I looked at the kit that GMC Paul has, after the fact, and would use it if I had it to do again. EdB

07-13-2003, 11:25 PM	#8
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Hey Billy,No you want have to change the ball joints but you will need a disc brake proportion valve. I am also a dealer for http://www.mcgaughysclassic.com/ If interested shoot me a PM and I will shoot you a price. Thanks

07-14-2003, 12:35 AM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I used the kit from early classic enterprises, worked great and the quality was awsome, a bit on the expensive side, all and all it was $2000 Canadian for everything __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

07-14-2003, 12:42 AM	#10
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Tim, PM sent. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-14-2003, 08:31 AM	#11
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	TTT __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-14-2003, 10:38 AM	#12
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I started putting that kit in my 69 last night, I'm still taking things apart. In addition to the proportioning valve, you need a master cylinder from a 71 or 72. Bought one locally for under $25 with a core charge. Also installing new ball joints and 3" drop springs and shocks on the rear. Looks to be a week-long job. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-14-2003, 01:28 PM	#13
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	you get the master cylinder and dust shields and other stuff with the ECE kit __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

07-14-2003, 02:17 PM	#14
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	I used GMC Paul's kit on my '68. Worked great! One of the easiest upgrades I've done so far. Simply take off the old parts and bolt in the new ones. To save yourself some time, I'd suggest changing ball joints at the same time. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

07-14-2003, 02:45 PM	#15
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	I have the mcgaughy's 2.5 drop kit on my 69 and had no problems at all. __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z



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07-14-2003, 04:52 PM	#16
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Changed ball joints when I put the 2 inch drop springs in about 6 months ago. I think you guys have sold me on the mcgaughy's kit. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-14-2003, 06:26 PM	#17
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I've got another question, Will I be able to use my 15x8 rally wheels with the disc brakes? thanks and sorry for posting like crazy on this subject __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

07-15-2003, 02:16 PM	#18
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	Yes. That is exaclty what I'm using upfront. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

07-16-2003, 02:45 PM	#19
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Another thing to check while you're doing the swap is the control arm shafts. Mine are loose, and I called to get some. Moogs are about $220 for all four, imports are about $140. My comment to the parts guy was that I didn't want to have to replace them again, no imports when I can buy made in the USA. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

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