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dinnut · 12-31-2003, 07:39 PM

im going to convert over to discs and i have 6 lug but the rotors i have are 5 lug. can i buy the 6 lug rotors from an auto parts store or does it have to be from a catalog/vendor?

gr8scott51 · 12-31-2003, 07:48 PM

How about changing your rear axles so you have 5 lug all around? You can get cooler rims for 5 lug.

Where did you get the rotors you have? A donor front end?

Early Classic, Classic Performance (probably lots of others offer 6 lug rotors).

good luck, scott

dinnut · 12-31-2003, 07:51 PM

i thought about that... but i would have to change rims and i got some decent chrome rims on there. i like 6 lug more. ive seen some cool 6 lug wheels. i know wes sells the rotors but he is way to far away to be shipping that big item to me.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-31-2003, 07:58 PM

dinnut, There isn't any stock aplication 6 lug rotors that will bolt onto your 71-72 front spindles. These are a specialty itom only. You can take your 5 lug rotors have the holes filled and then redrilled for 6 lug pattern though. That would be my only suggestion though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

BtnkBndt · 12-31-2003, 08:29 PM

It would be nice if someone made a replacement spindle so we could use off the shelf rotors (late Chev). Especially for those of us who change pads when they start to grind.

ChevLoRay · 12-31-2003, 08:42 PM

You can buy the spindles from Early Classic Enterprises, with either a stock height or a 2.5 inch drop. Then, you can use the stock GM 5-lug rotor or the ECE 6-lug rotor. It is new, not redrilled. Not that there is anything wrong with a redrilled rotor, IF it is done correctly. ECE stuff uses GM 1/2-ton truck brake components.....all factory stuff. Their spindles are custom manufactured, with a lifetime warranty and use OEM tie rod ends, ball joints, etc.

Not to knock WES, at all. He's a good guy just trying to give you some options. But, you seem to be set on having a 6-lug disc on your 71-72 body, so that's my suggestion on how you can have it your way....short of going to Burger King, that is.

Before I knew about Wes, I had already bought and installed the ECE components on my '69. This is why I can tell you about what they have.

pissonNOS · 12-31-2003, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by gr8scott51
How about changing your rear axles so you have 5 lug all around? You can get cooler rims for 5 lug.

stick with 6 and not be like everyone else and i notice now there making way more 6 lug rims .

tommygfunk · 01-01-2004, 12:15 AM

from mother truckers . i want ta say rotors off a 90 1/2 light duty 3/4 ton have the same raceses.
ask ed for sure

tom

dinnut · 01-01-2004, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChevLoRay
You can buy the spindles from Early Classic Enterprises, with either a stock height or a 2.5 inch drop. Then, you can use the stock GM 5-lug rotor or the ECE 6-lug rotor. It is new, not redrilled. Not that there is anything wrong with a redrilled rotor, IF it is done correctly. ECE stuff uses GM 1/2-ton truck brake components.....all factory stuff. Their spindles are custom manufactured, with a lifetime warranty and use OEM tie rod ends, ball joints, etc.

Not to knock WES, at all. He's a good guy just trying to give you some options. But, you seem to be set on having a 6-lug disc on your 71-72 body, so that's my suggestion on how you can have it your way....short of going to Burger King, that is.

Before I knew about Wes, I had already bought and installed the ECE components on my '69. This is why I can tell you about what they have.

nah, i got a complete set of discs and stuf in my garage. from the spindle to the dust cap i got the whole deal in my garage and want to put it on my 70... which is 6 lug... i already have 5 lug discs on the other truck and wouldnt want to put 6 on there...

dinnut · 01-01-2004, 12:29 AM

pic of what i got. but i want 6 lug discs! like pissonnos said, to be different and so i dont have change rims...

pissonNOS · 01-01-2004, 12:30 AM

rock on dinnut stay with the sixers

ChevLoRay · 01-01-2004, 06:23 PM

I stayed with the 6-lug because I already had a set of wheels, too. I also know that to the un-initiated, a set of disc brakes on any given vehicle ain't no biggee. Therefore, it just makes me feel good knowing that if someone is knowledgeable enough to notice, yes, I do have disc brakes on my '69. No, they didn't come on it. It has been converted.

Try ECE for the rotors. If your spindles are from a '71-72, there should be absolutely no problem putting their rotors on and then you'd have 6-lug without redrilling yours, plus, you'd have new rotors that will last for many years.

But, whatever floats your boat.

BUXMAN66 · 01-01-2004, 09:00 PM

remember also that w/ the tahoe's and denali's,etc... and all them suv's that are out there, the after-market has seriously stepped up the availability of cool looking 6 lug rims. so 5 luggers don't have such a monoply on the cool rims anymore!!

gr8scott51 · 01-01-2004, 09:11 PM

I have nothing against 6 lug rims - I have 6 lug rallyes. I was just offering an option. What did your discs come off of? Classic Performance has rotors to fit on stock spindles, but I think they are 5 on 4-3/4 bolt pattern. Check them out, they may have the magic spindle for you www.classicperform.com

scott

zenish · 01-01-2004, 09:11 PM

www.mcgaughysclassic.com is where i got six lug rotors for my 1980 spindles.they were 80 dollars each.im not sure if the 1971 spindles are the same.

gr8scott51 · 01-01-2004, 09:14 PM

this

mooneyes · 01-01-2004, 10:03 PM

..the new chevy trucks also went back to 6 lugs so i'm sure the wheel co. will be making more and more of them....

gr8scott51 · 01-01-2004, 10:45 PM

Hard to find them with the correct 4-1/2" backspace. I wanted Torque Thrust IIs, but I was told they wouldn't work, so I powder coated my ralleys and bought new rings and caps.

Scott

dinnut · 01-01-2004, 10:57 PM

i bought my setups used from a guy in dallas while i was up there they are off of a 71-72. im trying to figure who is closest to me to ship the rotors here. looks like mothertruckers might be. is mothertruckers still on the board?

12-31-2003, 07:39 PM	#1
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	6 lug front rotors im going to convert over to discs and i have 6 lug but the rotors i have are 5 lug. can i buy the 6 lug rotors from an auto parts store or does it have to be from a catalog/vendor? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-31-2003, 07:48 PM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	How about changing your rear axles so you have 5 lug all around? You can get cooler rims for 5 lug. Where did you get the rotors you have? A donor front end? Early Classic, Classic Performance (probably lots of others offer 6 lug rotors). good luck, scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-31-2003, 07:51 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i thought about that... but i would have to change rims and i got some decent chrome rims on there. i like 6 lug more. ive seen some cool 6 lug wheels. i know wes sells the rotors but he is way to far away to be shipping that big item to me. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-31-2003, 07:58 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	dinnut, There isn't any stock aplication 6 lug rotors that will bolt onto your 71-72 front spindles. These are a specialty itom only. You can take your 5 lug rotors have the holes filled and then redrilled for 6 lug pattern though. That would be my only suggestion though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-31-2003, 08:29 PM	#5
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	It would be nice if someone made a replacement spindle so we could use off the shelf rotors (late Chev). Especially for those of us who change pads when they start to grind. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

12-31-2003, 08:42 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	You can buy the spindles from Early Classic Enterprises, with either a stock height or a 2.5 inch drop. Then, you can use the stock GM 5-lug rotor or the ECE 6-lug rotor. It is new, not redrilled. Not that there is anything wrong with a redrilled rotor, IF it is done correctly. ECE stuff uses GM 1/2-ton truck brake components.....all factory stuff. Their spindles are custom manufactured, with a lifetime warranty and use OEM tie rod ends, ball joints, etc. Not to knock WES, at all. He's a good guy just trying to give you some options. But, you seem to be set on having a 6-lug disc on your 71-72 body, so that's my suggestion on how you can have it your way....short of going to Burger King, that is. Before I knew about Wes, I had already bought and installed the ECE components on my '69. This is why I can tell you about what they have. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-01-2004, 12:15 AM	#8
tommygfunk tommy . master of madness Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Brilliant Ohio My own personal Hell! Posts: 139	ask ed from mother truckers . i want ta say rotors off a 90 1/2 light duty 3/4 ton have the same raceses. ask ed for sure tom

01-01-2004, 12:29 AM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	pic of what i got. but i want 6 lug discs! like pissonnos said, to be different and so i dont have change rims... Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-01-2004, 12:30 AM	#11
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	rock on dinnut stay with the sixers __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-01-2004, 06:23 PM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I stayed with the 6-lug because I already had a set of wheels, too. I also know that to the un-initiated, a set of disc brakes on any given vehicle ain't no biggee. Therefore, it just makes me feel good knowing that if someone is knowledgeable enough to notice, yes, I do have disc brakes on my '69. No, they didn't come on it. It has been converted. Try ECE for the rotors. If your spindles are from a '71-72, there should be absolutely no problem putting their rotors on and then you'd have 6-lug without redrilling yours, plus, you'd have new rotors that will last for many years. But, whatever floats your boat. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-01-2004, 09:00 PM	#13
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	remember also that w/ the tahoe's and denali's,etc... and all them suv's that are out there, the after-market has seriously stepped up the availability of cool looking 6 lug rims. so 5 luggers don't have such a monoply on the cool rims anymore!! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

01-01-2004, 09:11 PM	#14
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I have nothing against 6 lug rims - I have 6 lug rallyes. I was just offering an option. What did your discs come off of? Classic Performance has rotors to fit on stock spindles, but I think they are 5 on 4-3/4 bolt pattern. Check them out, they may have the magic spindle for you www.classicperform.com scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-01-2004, 09:11 PM	#15
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	www.mcgaughysclassic.com is where i got six lug rotors for my 1980 spindles.they were 80 dollars each.im not sure if the 1971 spindles are the same.

01-01-2004, 09:14 PM	#16
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	they look like this Attached Images __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-01-2004, 10:03 PM	#17
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	..the new chevy trucks also went back to 6 lugs so i'm sure the wheel co. will be making more and more of them.... __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)



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01-01-2004, 10:45 PM	#18
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	backspace Hard to find them with the correct 4-1/2" backspace. I wanted Torque Thrust IIs, but I was told they wouldn't work, so I powder coated my ralleys and bought new rings and caps. Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-01-2004, 10:57 PM	#19
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i bought my setups used from a guy in dallas while i was up there they are off of a 71-72. im trying to figure who is closest to me to ship the rotors here. looks like mothertruckers might be. is mothertruckers still on the board? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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