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Thanks rick. A hughe help. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of rick schaefer Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 6:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Great story John. I believe that you will honor your friend his dad by your treatment of the car. One thing about the Camaro steering box. I don't believe that it is the best choice for you. As I understand things, the internal stops of the camaro box will limit your turning radius. You will not be able to make a sharp turn, in or out of a parking space or tight corner. I know from experience :) . From what I've read at the suspension brake forum at Chevelle Tech, a better choice would be the box from either a 85-87 or so Monte Carlo SS (hard to find) or a 94-99 (or so) Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you go here: http://www.chevelles.com/techref/index.html and read Jim Sheas info (hes a GM chassis engineer), he explains why a whole lot better than I can. As for the big rear brakes, 75-78 el caminos and some 76-77 Malibus/Monte Carlos seem to be a fairly reliable source. rick schaefer 72 El camino http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/rick/elcamino17.jpg ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 -- John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry - no big secret, they are just off a 69 chevelle, which is good and bad. It is less of a hassle and they should be a direct bolt in since the spindles are the same size, they are an 11 rotor and a dual master cylinder, but I was originally hoping to do the tall spindle swap (and still may in the future depending on how the car handles). The car will be used for cruising and general week end enjoyment so I don't have high expectations of making a corner carver out of it. Now I just have to find out what GM cars came with 11x2 inch rear drums which will be a direct swap. The cool thing about the car is that it belonged to a buddy of mine. It is a very straight (in need of A LOT of love though) 64 Chevelle Malibu SS that was the first one sold off the show room floor from a local dealership. My buddy's dad bought it as the only nice / new thing he ever owned. My buddy really doesn't even like american cars, but it had so much sentimental value to him that when I offered years ago to start redoing it for him if I could borrow it occasionally and take it to Hot August Nights in Reno, he said that it would be like loaning me his wife... needless to say, I never asked again. I did talk to him years later about leaving it to me in his will because he would be done with it and I wanted to see it go to some one who would appreciate what it meant to him. Several months ago he said that things were changing in his life, he was planning on moving out of the house that his grandfather built, that he had not touched the chevelle for 4 years and that it had sat under a tarp in our little beach town and that he would never get to start working on it again due to time , finances and other things. He asked me if I still wanted it since he thought it would be better for me to get it while I had time to work on it and enjoy it. When I came to look at it, his wife said Oh, you are willing to take the old car out of the back yard for us?. It pained me how little she understood or appreciated what the chevelle meant to my buddy. When I picked it up with my trailer, I had only driven for 5 minutes before I had an offer to buy it as is. Needless to say, it is never going up for sale. My buddy also thanked me repeatedly for taking his car from him. Needless to say I thanked him repeatedly for giving me his mostly original 64 chelle malibu ss. He rebuiltthe suspension and gace it better springsand shocks. He also converted it to a 68 350 and a super t-10. I am obviously changing the brakes. A norcal chevelle-camino club member turned me on to a camaro steering box to quicken the steering. The entire body has surface rust (and rust through on the leading edge of the hood) so I am going to strip it and change the color from dark green to black. I am going to put AR torq thrust d 15x7 in wheels. The inetrior could used some work and I just saw a white 65 with these really cool SS logo seats that I forgot to ask the owner where he got them. Other wise, I want it to be a clean straight car that my buddy would be proud of. I of course originally had some visions of 13 inch brakes a 6-71 blower but after finding out the complete history on the car, I just would not have the heart, and the car deserves more respect. Kinda a cool car and a wonderful place to start a resto. Thanksagain for all the help and advice. I am sure I will be asking for more. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 3:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again From: John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] As it turns out
RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again
From: rick schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] One thing about the Camaro steering box. I don't believe that it is the best choice for you. As I understand things, the internal stops of the camaro box will limit your turning radius. You will not be able to make a sharp turn, in or out of a parking space or tight corner. I know from experience :) . From what I've read at the suspension brake forum at Chevelle Tech, a better choice would be the box from either a 85-87 or so Monte Carlo SS (hard to find) or a 94-99 (or so) Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you go here: http://www.chevelles.com/techref/index.html and read Jim Sheas info (hes a GM chassis engineer), he explains why a whole lot better than I can. Rick, Thanks for the link. Not sure I'd seen the gearbox chart before. (never would have guessed Jeep!) I bought what I was told was a 74 Trans-Am box to put in my 64. It seemed to work ok. I had those 245/50R16 T/A's on all four wheels so if it did limit the turn angle that might have been a good thing; accidental engineering. : ) Is that letter code metal stamped or was that an ink stamp on end cover? I painted it so not sure where to look on box. How does one decide for sure if it's a variable ratio box? It's out of car in a box at the moment. I guess everyone knows you're supposed to use the Chevelle power steering pitman arm when you do these swaps. (fun fact: 64's had 4 different arms - 2 for manual and 2 for PS boxes - ID'd by the center link diameter, 13/16 or 7/8) Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
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Of your couple questions, the only one I know for sure is that the 2 letter code is a paint or ink stamping. Its NOT into the metal, just like a stencil on (I believe) the bottom cover. Honestly I've never actually found a stamping that was readable, but I've only looked at half a dozen or so steering boxes. rick schaefer -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: rick schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] One thing about the Camaro steering box. I don't believe that it is the best choice for you. As I understand things, the internal stops of the camaro box will limit your turning radius. You will not be able to make a sharp turn, in or out of a parking space or tight corner. I know from experience :) . From what I've read at the suspension brake forum at Chevelle Tech, a better choice would be the box from either a 85-87 or so Monte Carlo SS (hard to find) or a 94-99 (or so) Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you go here: http://www.chevelles.com/techref/index.html and read Jim Sheas info (hes a GM chassis engineer), he explains why a whole lot better than I can. Rick, Thanks for the link. Not sure I'd seen the gearbox chart before. (never would have guessed Jeep!) I bought what I was told was a 74 Trans-Am box to put in my 64. It seemed to work ok. I had those 245/50R16 T/A's on all four wheels so if it did limit the turn angle that might have been a good thing; accidental engineering. : ) Is that letter code metal stamped or was that an ink stamp on end cover? I painted it so not sure where to look on box. How does one decide for sure if it's a variable ratio box? It's out of car in a box at the moment. I guess everyone knows you're supposed to use the Chevelle power steering pitman arm when you do these swaps. (fun fact: 64's had 4 different arms - 2 for manual and 2 for PS boxes - ID'd by the center link diameter, 13/16 or 7/8) Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
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The stops in the saginaw 800 steering box. The shoulder on the aluminum end cap is the easy one, just turn it down. The split ring at the other end of the bore requires disassembly. Advance auto parts has the rebuild kit for under $40 and it helps to have a camaro shop manual. I power washed mine the WA was visible but wiped off. Neal S. 66 Malibu convert
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From: John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] As it turns out, for some reason he originally didn't want to tell me where the brakes came from, but it will all be fine. Don't leave us hanging! Where'd the brakes come from and what was the big secret? Pete inquiring minds want to know Geurds
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Sorry - no big secret, they are just off a 69 chevelle, which is good and bad. It is less of a hassle and they should be a direct bolt in since the spindles are the same size, they are an 11 rotor and a dual master cylinder, but I was originally hoping to do the tall spindle swap (and still may in the future depending on how the car handles). The car will be used for cruising and general week end enjoyment so I don't have high expectations of making a corner carver out of it. Now I just have to find out what GM cars came with 11x2 inch rear drums which will be a direct swap. The cool thing about the car is that it belonged to a buddy of mine. It is a very straight (in need of A LOT of love though) 64 Chevelle Malibu SS that was the first one sold off the show room floor from a local dealership. My buddy's dad bought it as the only nice / new thing he ever owned. My buddy really doesn't even like american cars, but it had so much sentimental value to him that when I offered years ago to start redoing it for him if I could borrow it occasionally and take it to Hot August Nights in Reno, he said that it would be like loaning me his wife... needless to say, I never asked again. I did talk to him years later about leaving it to me in his will because he would be done with it and I wanted to see it go to some one who would appreciate what it meant to him. Several months ago he said that things were changing in his life, he was planning on moving out of the house that his grandfather built, that he had not touched the chevelle for 4 years and that it had sat under a tarp in our little beach town and that he would never get to start working on it again due to time , finances and other things. He asked me if I still wanted it since he thought it would be better for me to get it while I had time to work on it and enjoy it. When I came to look at it, his wife said Oh, you are willing to take the old car out of the back yard for us?. It pained me how little she understood or appreciated what the chevelle meant to my buddy. When I picked it up with my trailer, I had only driven for 5 minutes before I had an offer to buy it as is. Needless to say, it is never going up for sale. My buddy also thanked me repeatedly for taking his car from him. Needless to say I thanked him repeatedly for giving me his mostly original 64 chelle malibu ss. He rebuiltthe suspension and gace it better springsand shocks. He also converted it to a 68 350 and a super t-10. I am obviously changing the brakes. A norcal chevelle-camino club member turned me on to a camaro steering box to quicken the steering. The entire body has surface rust (and rust through on the leading edge of the hood) so I am going to strip it and change the color from dark green to black. I am going to put AR torq thrust d 15x7 in wheels. The inetrior could used some work and I just saw a white 65 with these really cool SS logo seats that I forgot to ask the owner where he got them. Other wise, I want it to be a clean straight car that my buddy would be proud of. I of course originally had some visions of 13 inch brakes a 6-71 blower but after finding out the complete history on the car, I just would not have the heart, and the car deserves more respect. Kinda a cool car and a wonderful place to start a resto. Thanksagain for all the help and advice. I am sure I will be asking for more. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 3:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again From: John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] As it turns out, for some reason he originally didn't want to tell me where the brakes came from, but it will all be fine. Don't leave us hanging! Where'd the brakes come from and what was the big secret? Pete inquiring minds want to know Geurds
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John, Neat story. I hope the car turns out nice for you. Who knows how many Chevelles (and others) have rotted away because the well meaning owners meant to do something with it because it was in the family from new but it just never happened. Pete Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
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Yeah, that was kinda the story on mine. My cousin (a year older than me) bought it new in the summer of '64, then passed away Christmas of '65. His Mom and Dad (my favorite aunt and uncle) kept the car and drove it a lot. Then, along about 1989 my aunt got afraid she was gonna wreck it so it was parked under a carport with a cover on it. The took care of it but it wasn't driven... It took me 13 years of begging to get her to sell it to me. I had to promise to keep the car until she passes away... It was kind of their shrine to their son. -= Gunner =- -= Jacksonville FL =- -= www.tail-gunner.net =- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 6:30 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Who knows how many Chevelles (and others) have rotted away because the well meaning owners meant to do something with it because it was in the family from new but it just never happened. I know of two in my area now, a '68 and a '69. They've been sitting for 10 years or more, and will probably rot where they sit. I asked about the '69 and the guy said he was keeping it for his son. I asked where his son was, and he said he didn't know, he left home 5 years ago and he hasn't heard from him since. Maybe I should have offered to be adopted so I could have the car. :-))) BL
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Great story John. I believe that you will honor your friend his dad by your treatment of the car. One thing about the Camaro steering box. I don't believe that it is the best choice for you. As I understand things, the internal stops of the camaro box will limit your turning radius. You will not be able to make a sharp turn, in or out of a parking space or tight corner. I know from experience :) . From what I've read at the suspension brake forum at Chevelle Tech, a better choice would be the box from either a 85-87 or so Monte Carlo SS (hard to find) or a 94-99 (or so) Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you go here: http://www.chevelles.com/techref/index.html and read Jim Sheas info (hes a GM chassis engineer), he explains why a whole lot better than I can. As for the big rear brakes, 75-78 el caminos and some 76-77 Malibus/Monte Carlos seem to be a fairly reliable source. rick schaefer 72 El camino http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/rick/elcamino17.jpg ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 -- John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry - no big secret, they are just off a 69 chevelle, which is good and bad. It is less of a hassle and they should be a direct bolt in since the spindles are the same size, they are an 11 rotor and a dual master cylinder, but I was originally hoping to do the tall spindle swap (and still may in the future depending on how the car handles). The car will be used for cruising and general week end enjoyment so I don't have high expectations of making a corner carver out of it. Now I just have to find out what GM cars came with 11x2 inch rear drums which will be a direct swap. The cool thing about the car is that it belonged to a buddy of mine. It is a very straight (in need of A LOT of love though) 64 Chevelle Malibu SS that was the first one sold off the show room floor from a local dealership. My buddy's dad bought it as the only nice / new thing he ever owned. My buddy really doesn't even like american cars, but it had so much sentimental value to him that when I offered years ago to start redoing it for him if I could borrow it occasionally and take it to Hot August Nights in Reno, he said that it would be like loaning me his wife... needless to say, I never asked again. I did talk to him years later about leaving it to me in his will because he would be done with it and I wanted to see it go to some one who would appreciate what it meant to him. Several months ago he said that things were changing in his life, he was planning on moving out of the house that his grandfather built, that he had not touched the chevelle for 4 years and that it had sat under a tarp in our little beach town and that he would never get to start working on it again due to time , finances and other things. He asked me if I still wanted it since he thought it would be better for me to get it while I had time to work on it and enjoy it. When I came to look at it, his wife said Oh, you are willing to take the old car out of the back yard for us?. It pained me how little she understood or appreciated what the chevelle meant to my buddy. When I picked it up with my trailer, I had only driven for 5 minutes before I had an offer to buy it as is. Needless to say, it is never going up for sale. My buddy also thanked me repeatedly for taking his car from him. Needless to say I thanked him repeatedly for giving me his mostly original 64 chelle malibu ss. He rebuiltthe suspension and gace it better springsand shocks. He also converted it to a 68 350 and a super t-10. I am obviously changing the brakes. A norcal chevelle-camino club member turned me on to a camaro steering box to quicken the steering. The entire body has surface rust (and rust through on the leading edge of the hood) so I am going to strip it and change the color from dark green to black. I am going to put AR torq thrust d 15x7 in wheels. The inetrior could used some work and I just saw a white 65 with these really cool SS logo seats that I forgot to ask the owner where he got them. Other wise, I want it to be a clean straight car that my buddy would be proud of. I of course originally had some visions of 13 inch brakes a 6-71 blower but after finding out the complete history on the car, I just would not have the heart, and the car deserves more respect. Kinda a cool car and a wonderful place to start a resto. Thanksagain for all the help and advice. I am sure I will be asking for more. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 3:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again From: John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] As it turns out, for some reason he originally didn't want to tell me where the brakes came from, but it will all be fine. Don't leave us hanging! Where'd the brakes come from and what was the big secret? Pete inquiring minds want to know Geurds
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Bill, that sounds like a guy just up the road. It's a blue '69 Malibu. It just sits out in the Sun and the Rain and it's being destroyed as we speak. He won't sell it he's keeping it for his son Same kinda thing. ARGH! Jon Bongiorno -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 2:30 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Who knows how many Chevelles (and others) have rotted away because the well meaning owners meant to do something with it because it was in the family from new but it just never happened. I know of two in my area now, a '68 and a '69. They've been sitting for 10 years or more, and will probably rot where they sit. I asked about the '69 and the guy said he was keeping it for his son. I asked where his son was, and he said he didn't know, he left home 5 years ago and he hasn't heard from him since. Maybe I should have offered to be adopted so I could have the car. :-))) BL
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Thanks Pete, it will be a lot of work, but it will be a labor of love and I am sure that it will be a cool car when it is done. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 2:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again John, Neat story. I hope the car turns out nice for you. Who knows how many Chevelles (and others) have rotted away because the well meaning owners meant to do something with it because it was in the family from new but it just never happened. Pete Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
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As Clint mentioned, discs weren't available on Chevelles until 67 but the better setups came on 69-72s. The 67 and 68 units, in most people's opinion, are better left to those restoring their cars as they weren't as good as the later units. Nice thing, any A-body (Tempest, Cutlass, Buick) should work. A lot of aftermarket mfgs sell complete disc kits for $600-$800 complete with all new pieces. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 DalesPlace My 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles MidwestChevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information I've stopped 14,873 spam messages. You can too!One month FREE spam protection at www.cloudmark.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 11:58 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Disc brakes weren't available until 1967. I'm sure you know that,though. Clint HooperHH Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: John Liao Hi Gang, it's me again. I found a nice person witha nice 65 brake set up that he claims is stock and 11 inch rotors. I am trying to upgrade my 64 chevelle drum front end to discs, but deciede to go with the "tall" spindle conversion. Contrary to what the seller claims, I have heard that the 65 chevlee came with the same size spindle as a 64 and a 10 inch rotor. Before I drive up there and look at it / buy it, I would greatly appreciate anput as to whether this gentle man is correct or if the web sites I have seen are correct. Thanks. John(;-)
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Doesn't someone make disc brake kits to go on stock spindles? Maybe that's what he meant? Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
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Baer sells brake kits that utilize the drum brake spindles. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Doesn't someone make disc brake kits to go on stock spindles? Maybe that's what he meant? Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
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As it turns out, for some reason he originally didn't want to tell me where the brakes came from, but it will all be fine. Thanks one and all. Now for my next problem, I understand that I can easily put bigger drums on the back (very inexpensively) from another car, maintain the balance with the dual resevoir master cylinder, a disc / drum prop valve etc but have significantly better stopping power. Any suggestions for which make the best donor cars for this type of swap? Thanks again to one and all who have been so helpful on this quest. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 7:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Doesn't someone make disc brake kits to go on stock spindles? Maybe that's what he meant? Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
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John, Master Power Brakes (mpb.com) has a great setup with 11x2 drums, metalic/ceramic pads, and the best part is that it is all assembled onto the new backing plate, simply take off the old plates, install the new. They claim it is better than aftermarket rear discs. I can't compare to the disc claim, but they are INCREDIBLE on my Malibu. They use all stock valves and lines. Factory direct they are only $395. Quite a deal considering it is all new with warranty. Definitely worth every penny on my car, I can't say enough. Well worth considering in my opinion. Brian '71 Malibu From: John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:15:45 -0700 As it turns out, for some reason he originally didn't want to tell me where the brakes came from, but it will all be fine. Thanks one and all. Now for my next problem, I understand that I can easily put bigger drums on the back (very inexpensively) from another car, maintain the balance with the dual resevoir master cylinder, a disc / drum prop valve etc but have significantly better stopping power. Any suggestions for which make the best donor cars for this type of swap? Thanks again to one and all who have been so helpful on this quest. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 7:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Doesn't someone make disc brake kits to go on stock spindles? Maybe that's what he meant? Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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Thanks Brian - I appreciate the help. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brian Knight Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again John, Master Power Brakes (mpb.com) has a great setup with 11x2 drums, metalic/ceramic pads, and the best part is that it is all assembled onto the new backing plate, simply take off the old plates, install the new. They claim it is better than aftermarket rear discs. I can't compare to the disc claim, but they are INCREDIBLE on my Malibu. They use all stock valves and lines. Factory direct they are only $395. Quite a deal considering it is all new with warranty. Definitely worth every penny on my car, I can't say enough. Well worth considering in my opinion. Brian '71 Malibu From: John Liao [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:15:45 -0700 As it turns out, for some reason he originally didn't want to tell me where the brakes came from, but it will all be fine. Thanks one and all. Now for my next problem, I understand that I can easily put bigger drums on the back (very inexpensively) from another car, maintain the balance with the dual resevoir master cylinder, a disc / drum prop valve etc but have significantly better stopping power. Any suggestions for which make the best donor cars for this type of swap? Thanks again to one and all who have been so helpful on this quest. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 7:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Doesn't someone make disc brake kits to go on stock spindles? Maybe that's what he meant? Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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Disc brakes weren't available until 1967. I'm sure you know that,though. Clint HooperHH Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: John Liao Hi Gang, it's me again. I found a nice person witha nice 65 brake set up that he claims is stock and 11 inch rotors. I am trying to upgrade my 64 chevelle drum front end to discs, but deciede to go with the "tall" spindle conversion. Contrary to what the seller claims, I have heard that the 65 chevlee came with the same size spindle as a 64 and a 10 inch rotor. Before I drive up there and look at it / buy it, I would greatly appreciate anput as to whether this gentle man is correct or if the web sites I have seen are correct. Thanks. John(;-)
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That's what I thought, but WTF. This guy is supposed to be one of the founding members of the local chevelle camino club who's meeting I went to last saturday. I asked him several times and he kept telling me the same thing. I think I am gonna hafta have another talk with him tommorrow. Thanks. Johnz(:-) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 9:58 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] front discs again Disc brakes weren't available until 1967. I'm sure you know that,though. Clint HooperHH Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: John Liao Hi Gang, it's me again. I found a nice person witha nice 65 brake set up that he claims is stock and 11 inch rotors. I am trying to upgrade my 64 chevelle drum front end to discs, but deciede to go with the "tall" spindle conversion. Contrary to what the seller claims, I have heard that the 65 chevlee came with the same size spindle as a 64 and a 10 inch rotor. Before I drive up there and look at it / buy it, I would greatly appreciate anput as to whether this gentle man is correct or if the web sites I have seen are correct. Thanks. John(;-)
