power booster

[62 short step]

Has anyone put one from an 80's chevy truck on a 60-66 chevy truck. I have one so thats why I ask. Jeremy

[Dadsredwagon]

sorry , off topic , but really like the color of you truck... what color is it? any details you can share?


thx

[62 short step]

I really don't know. It was painted 2 owners ago, and the one I bought it from did'nt know either. If I ever repaint it I'll go with the same if I can figure the color out.

[62ChevyStep]

We did to my mine (62' Stepside). along with the whole front crossmember, spindle to spindle, power steering, etc.

[62 short step]

What year power brake booster did you use?

[62ChevyStep]

1986, booster, proportioning valve, master cylinder, etc. I have used alot of parts off the 86'.

i will shoot some pics tommorrow and post them here for you of the engine compartment so you can see.

[Hilandr451]

You'll need to fabricate the mounting bracket and you might need to use part of the old push rod, but other than that, it should work fine. I bought the whole setup already engineered for my '66 from Chevy Duty $375.00 - came with everything including a zinc plated mounting bracket.

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by 62ChevyStep

1986, booster, proportioning valve, master cylinder, etc. I have used alot of parts off the 86'.

i will shoot some pics tommorrow and post them here for you of the engine compartment so you can see.

Sounds good thanks!!

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by Hilandr451

You'll need to fabricate the mounting bracket and you might need to use part of the old push rod, but other than that, it should work fine. I bought the whole setup already engineered for my '66 from Chevy Duty $375.00 - came with everything including a zinc plated mounting bracket.

I looked at the ones from Chevy Duty and was going to buy one, then I came across a 83 4x4 that I'm going to use the newer front axle and the 700r4 in my 61. So I have that booster already thats why I was asking. I can deal with a little fab up. Thanks Hilandr451. Jeremy

[64Leo]

I didn't have the bracket for my booster either, but I just mounted it directly to the firewall on my '64. The firewall was flat, so i figured it would be alright. Just had to add some threaded rod and a clevis to the cab side to attach to pedal. works like a charm.

[62ChevyStep]

here are some current pic's

[62 short step]

Thanks 62 chevy step, wow real close to my handle(62 short step). Can't wait till I start on mine. The power brakes will help alot on the 61 4x4!! Thanks again for the pics.

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by 64Leo

I didn't have the bracket for my booster either, but I just mounted it directly to the firewall on my '64. The firewall was flat, so i figured it would be alright. Just had to add some threaded rod and a clevis to the cab side to attach to pedal. works like a charm.

I'll will probably try what you did. Maybe I will not have to fab up a mount, if I'm lucky! Thanks

[zenish]

i just put a 1973 booster on my 64 c10 yesterday.the booster bolted right to the old master cylinder holes.the push rod was too short but the rod end unscrewed so i used a barrel nut and a piece of allthread to extend it.i had to drill the hole at the pedal from 1/2 to 9/16.

[62 short step]

Thanks Zenish, I'll let yall know how it went when I get it done.

[jgrh64]

then I came across a 83 4x4 that I'm going to use the newer front axle and the 700r4 in my 61. [/QUOTE]

Did you do a conversion to 4x4 or was it that way ? if converted how hard was it to do?

[62 short step]

It is a factory 4x4. Just going to put an open knuckle axle with disc brakes, power steering,etc.