ya ho thanks Dave for the info much appreaciated Ken D. 72 HeavyChevy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 3:38 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Brakes from '85 Caprice (was: Fw: Why leave
thelist?)
> Yes, it will fit, but the Caprice is a B-body and the spindle is taller.
It
> will physically bolt in, but you'll probably have a tough time getting the
> alignment right. The aftermarket upper A-arms from Global West, Hotchkis
> and others correct this problem. I think you'll need different tie-rod
ends
> for the different spindle. In my spreadsheet of part numbers that I kept
> when I did my conversion, I show a Moog 681N inner tie-rod and a Moog
2033RL
> outer tie-rod.
>
> You might want to pay close attention to the bolt pattern on that Caprice.
> It might be the larger (5x5 vs 5 x 4 3/4) bolt pattern which means you'll
> need adapters for different rotors. If the Caprice has 12" rotors, NAPA #
> 85994 worked for me. ('90 Camaro with 1LE brake option -- gives the proper
5
> x 4 3/4 bolt pattern).
>
> The spindles are the only hard part to get, everything else can be bought
at
> the parts store. I got my spindles at the boneyard for $50 and used all
new
> calipers, rotors, pads, everything. If you're comfortable with the
> condition of the rest of the parts on the Caprice, you have a good deal
> there.
>
> Upgrading from drums to the 12" Caprice brakes on my '70 was the most
> worthwhile upgrade I've done in the 14 years I've had my car. Really.
>
> -Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of suprsprt72
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 2:58 PM
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
>
>
> New subject old tpoic lol, anyone know if the front disc brake set up
from
> a 1985 Caprice 2dr.coupe will fit or direct bolt up to my 72 HeavyChevy
> Chevelle 2dr. coupe? any help on this is appreaciated i can get it for
> 75.00 if i want it includes everything Thanks Ken D.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/SCBS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 2:49 PM
> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
>
>
> > And that's a problem, why?
> >
> > SARGE
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chevelle Gearheads [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 10:24 AM
> > To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
> >
> >
> > But we'd all be alcoholics in no time then ,-)
> >
> > -Pelle
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/SCBS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 8:15 PM
> > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I'm with ya on this one buddy! I love reading the going's on in each
> > > of your garages. I wish I could hang out and drink a beer with each
> > > and everyone of you! I also wish some of ya'll lived closer to
> > > Anchorage, so
> > I
> > > could have ya's over to my garage, to help me work on my Chevelle!
> > > ;-)
> > >
> > > SARGE
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Chevelle Gearheads [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 10:11 AM
> > > To: Chevelle Mailing List
> > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
> > >
> > >
> > > > I salute you boys & girls!
> > > > I will never leave this list!
> > > > It's the perfect garage buddy mix!
> > > > Sometimes we talk about ex gf's or bf's sometimes it's the latest
> > > > cooler, shocks or whatever!
> > > >
> > > > I just love being a part of this mix!
> > > >
> > > > Best regards
> > > > Pelle Andersson
> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > http://hem.bredband.net/gearheads/
> > >
> > >
> > >
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