Re: [Chevelle-list] Disc Brake Swap
G body brakes are barely adequate enough for one of those cars let alone a heavier Chevelle. It would be much easier to simply convert your drum spindles, order new backing plates, caliper brackets, and go buy the rotors, bearings & seals, and loaded calipers at NAPA. The other option is go to a junkyard and find a 9C1 caprice or Impala SS and yank the spindle assemblies off it and use the Camaro 1LE rotors. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Josh Campbell Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:02 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Disc Brake Swap Quick question to you guys, I am going to be putting front discs on the 71 in the next little while, I have heard of guys using g body spindles, do they bolt straight up? No I am not even thinking about a brake kit yes it is easier but not cheaper and I have a budget set for this car, I plan on being able to sell it for a little profit <http://mail.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/18.gif> , plus access to a couple G bodies. Anyway any info would be great. Josh Campbell 66 SS 396 (Black on the rotisserie, 1st car never part with it) 66 SS 396 (Red got it on a trade I only wanted the steering wheel) 71 Malibu (Since I can't sell it in the shape its in I'm making it my daily driver, although still FOR SALE) You should never have a battle of wits with morons ... they'll just drag you down to their level & beat you with experience. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3406 - Release Date: 01/27/11
Re: [Chevelle-list] Disc Brake Swap
I put 75 Nova spindles on my 65 with a ball joint and tie rod kit from HO Specialties. I had a Nova parts car for free. Now there are so many kits out there it is not worth the effort. There is a slick 2 inch drop spindle that is tall like the Nova spindle and uses stock GM caliper etc. http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-823-25-chevrolet-2-drop-spindles-chevelle-1964-72.as px From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Josh Campbell Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:02 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Disc Brake Swap Quick question to you guys, I am going to be putting front discs on the 71 in the next little while, I have heard of guys using g body spindles, do they bolt straight up? No I am not even thinking about a brake kit yes it is easier but not cheaper and I have a budget set for this car, I plan on being able to sell it for a little profit <http://mail.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/18.gif> , plus access to a couple G bodies. Anyway any info would be great. Josh Campbell 66 SS 396 (Black on the rotisserie, 1st car never part with it) 66 SS 396 (Red got it on a trade I only wanted the steering wheel) 71 Malibu (Since I can't sell it in the shape its in I'm making it my daily driver, although still FOR SALE) You should never have a battle of wits with morons ... they'll just drag you down to their level & beat you with experience.
[Chevelle-list] Disc Brake Swap
Quick question to you guys, I am going to be putting front discs on the 71 in the next little while, I have heard of guys using g body spindles, do they bolt straight up? No I am not even thinking about a brake kit yes it is easier but not cheaper and I have a budget set for this car, I plan on being able to sell it for a little profit , plus access to a couple G bodies. Anyway any info would be great. Josh Campbell66 SS 396 (Black on the rotisserie, 1st car never part with it) 66 SS 396 (Red got it on a trade I only wanted the steering wheel)71 Malibu (Since I can't sell it in the shape its in I'm making it my daily driver, although still FOR SALE) You should never have a battle of wits with morons ... they'll just drag you down to their level & beat you with experience.
Re: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake swap on ebay
In a message dated 2/1/2003 12:37:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What are caliper baskits? Are the LS1 discs really a direct bolt-on to A-body drum spindles? not sure what the caliper baskets are, but it was the rear F body discs I was talking about. They are a direct bolt on to 10 & 12 bolt axles without any modifications. I'll be doing this upgrade to my 70 when I eventually get another 12 bolt and rebuild it, then I'll be doing the B-Body 12" rotor upgrade also. Tom
RE: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake swap on ebay
Title: Message What are caliper baskits? Are the LS1 discs really a direct bolt-on to A-body drum spindles? Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky Dale’s Place Team 67 Midwest Chevelles -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 11:18 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake swap on ebayI saw that. Late model F body rear discs are a direct bolt on to the Chevelles. You just have to have new axle lines made and fab up the parking brake cable.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake swap on ebay
Hey Tom, Reason I was wondering is cause I have access to all those parts wholesale. LOL Called my local salvage yard that we do alot of business with and I could buy those calipers for about 60 dollars each and I can get the rotors brand new aftermarket for about 45 dollars each. called my GM dealer and brand new GM calipers were 110 dollars for one side and 130 for the other, dont know why one was higher than the other. I think the baskets for the calipers were like 30 bucks each. would like to see what kinda brackets he was talking about though. David
Re: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake swap on ebay
I saw that. Late model F body rear discs are a direct bolt on to the Chevelles. You just have to have new axle lines made and fab up the parking brake cable. Tom
[Chevelle-List] Disc brake swap on ebay
Hey guys, anyone looked at this guys brake swap deal on ebay, Wonder it it'll work? eBay Motors item 2401300779 (Ends Feb-01-03 08:50:25 PST ) - disc brakes 66 67 David
[Chevelle-List] disc brake swap question
In a message dated 12/13/02 2:52:38 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I have a 68 with 4-wheel drums, it has a dual master and a booster. i took the disc brakes,spindles,master,booster,off of a 68 or 69 pont grand prix- the grand prix had that little port. valve up by the master, will i need to reuse this on the 68 chevelle when i convert it over to the grand prix stuff?? can i use the orig booster from the chevelle?? can i reuse the master from the chevelle?? ( the chevelle already has a block down on the frame, it is the only one on the car, i think it has an electrical connector > on it). Thanks!! > H
RE: [Chevelle-List] Disc Brake swap
No. -Dave -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dwight FultonSent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 12:49 PMTo: chevelleSubject: [Chevelle-List] Disc Brake swap I think I know the answer to this but, you never know. I want to convert my 72 Elky to Ft disc brakes & need to know if the ft end parts (spindles etc.) from a 79 Elky well work? Anybody know? Dwight Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
RE: [Chevelle-List] Disc Brake swap
Not without a lot of work. Stick with 69-72 A-body GM. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com http://www.team67.com http://www.midwestchevelles.com -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dwight FultonSent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 11:49 AMTo: chevelleSubject: [Chevelle-List] Disc Brake swap I think I know the answer to this but, you never know. I want to convert my 72 Elky to Ft disc brakes & need to know if the ft end parts (spindles etc.) from a 79 Elky well work? Anybody know? Dwight Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
[Chevelle-List] Disc Brake swap
I think I know the answer to this but, you never know. I want to convert my 72 Elky to Ft disc brakes & need to know if the ft end parts (spindles etc.) from a 79 Elky well work? Anybody know? DwightGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
