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REEDS 72 · 12-20-2015, 12:27 AM

I need to put a smaller booster in my 72 for clearance reasons. The booster that I am going to use, there is only a threaded rod. My question is, what are you guys using to connect it to the brackets on the firewall? Any help will be greatly appreciated, pictures will also help.

Mike C · 12-20-2015, 10:14 AM

You can fab brackets and connectors or whatever it takes, but $200 and a couple of minutes on eBay will get one delivered to you that has correct brackets, connection to the pedal, master cylinder and proportioning valve.

hugger6933 · 12-20-2015, 10:33 AM

Have you looked to see if the clevis on the OE stuff is threaded to use on there? It should be.

**Already Gone** · 12-20-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

You can fab brackets and connectors or whatever it takes, but $200 and a couple of minutes on eBay will get one delivered to you that has correct brackets, connection to the pedal, master cylinder and proportioning valve.

This the one you are talking about. I've been looking at this for my truck.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331727866741...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

REEDS 72 · 12-20-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

This the one you are talking about. I've been looking at this for my truck.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331727866741...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Yes my booster is just like the one in the picture I just need that threaded clevis.

REEDS 72 · 12-20-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

Have you looked to see if the clevis on the OE stuff is threaded to use on there? It should be.

No it does not come off but thats what I need is a threaded clevis.

tcrist · 12-20-2015, 01:03 PM

You might try http://vintagechevytrucks.com/ . They are like a wrecking yard for these trucks. I bought a complete OEM setup from them to convert mine to power brakes.

There web site is still screwy but the contact information is there.

Mike C · 12-20-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

This the one you are talking about. I've been looking at this for my truck.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331727866741...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That's it. Not sure if it's the same seller but that's the idea.

REEDS 72 · 12-20-2015, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

That's it. Not sure if it's the same seller but that's the idea.

Thanks for your help but I do not need the whole unit I only need the clevis that screws on the end of the threaded rod coming out of the back of the booster. Can anyone help me find one or direct me on where to go looking.

Lattimer · 12-21-2015, 01:54 AM

I cut the end off the stock one and welded it to the rod on the new smaller booster I used. Worked like a charm.

67 chevelle · 12-21-2015, 11:03 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Allstar-Perf...VWamGh&vxp=mtr

12-20-2015, 12:27 AM	#1
REEDS 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AMERICAN FORK, UTAH Posts: 535	Brake booster question I need to put a smaller booster in my 72 for clearance reasons. The booster that I am going to use, there is only a threaded rod. My question is, what are you guys using to connect it to the brackets on the firewall? Any help will be greatly appreciated, pictures will also help.

12-20-2015, 10:14 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Brake booster question You can fab brackets and connectors or whatever it takes, but $200 and a couple of minutes on eBay will get one delivered to you that has correct brackets, connection to the pedal, master cylinder and proportioning valve. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-20-2015, 10:33 AM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Brake booster question Have you looked to see if the clevis on the OE stuff is threaded to use on there? It should be.

12-20-2015, 01:03 PM	#7
tcrist Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manteca, Ca. Posts: 274	Re: Brake booster question You might try http://vintagechevytrucks.com/ . They are like a wrecking yard for these trucks. I bought a complete OEM setup from them to convert mine to power brakes. There web site is still screwy but the contact information is there. __________________ Terry Soon to be retired and moving to Bristol, TN.

12-21-2015, 01:54 AM	#10
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Brake booster question I cut the end off the stock one and welded it to the rod on the new smaller booster I used. Worked like a charm. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

12-21-2015, 11:03 AM	#11
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Brake booster question http://www.ebay.com/itm/Allstar-Perf...VWamGh&vxp=mtr __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive



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