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01-08-2009, 12:17 AM | #1 |
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85 model discs on a 65
First, I'd like to say hi to everyone on the forums here. I recently got a 65 chevy that I'm working on a little bit and am really wanting to ditch the front drums. Aside from being a 5 lug, will the front end components (a arms to spindles) on a box chevy bolt up to my 65 chassis? I got to talking with a local body guy and he said that it would work, but it seems like a stretch to me. If anyone could give me some help on this it would be great. thanks
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01-08-2009, 12:33 AM | #2 | |
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Re: 85 model discs on a 65
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Your original pitman arm/idler can be re-used or if you want you can use the power steering stuff too (you'll need some frame reinforcement brackets for the heavier pwr steering box though). Keeping it 6-lug w/the disc set-up is just a rotor purchase away. Nothing special required (other than later model disc brake style wheels).
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01-08-2009, 08:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: 85 model discs on a 65
thanks for the info man. whats the purpose of swapping out the crossmember to the later model one?
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01-08-2009, 09:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: 85 model discs on a 65
Some people like to swap the entire c.member as a unit w/the claim it's easier to swap as one piece. I've never swapped one like that simply because all the ones I've worked on required rebuilding (thus removal of the individual pieces). I have always just swapped the parts over to the existing c.member.
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01-08-2009, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: 85 model discs on a 65
Couldn't you just swap ball joints from an 85 to the 65 A-Arms? Save some time by not having to swap the arms
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01-08-2009, 11:36 PM | #6 |
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Re: 85 model discs on a 65
Yes, but the later a-arms have full rubber bushings vs. the earlier rubber-lined steel for slightly better noise/vibration/compliance.
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01-25-2009, 02:16 PM | #7 | |
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