47-55.1 vendor recomendation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nvrdone · 01-28-2020, 11:45 PM

looking for a power brake booster & mc to mount under the floor of my '49.
any recommendations on who is a good vendor to buy from? Thanks.

mick53 · 01-29-2020, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvrdone

looking for a power brake booster & mc to mount under the floor of my '49.
any recommendations on who is a good vendor to buy from? Thanks.

I would recommend Wilwood with remote reservoir. They are a little more money but we are talking about brakes and not trim.

nvrdone · 01-29-2020, 12:30 AM

so who's a good vendor to buy from?

**mr48chev** · 01-29-2020, 03:56 AM

During my years of doing the purchasing for a fruit juice and applesauce processing plant. I found out that one of the best routes to finding the right vendor for a product is to call the company and ask who their dealers for it are in your area and who do they suggest from that list. Most of the time you end up finding the guys who have a good working relationship with the company.

**dennislbrooks** · 01-29-2020, 05:49 AM

There are probably vendors on this forum that handle the parts you need and you may get a discount.

mick53 · 01-29-2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

so who's a good vendor to buy from?

According to Wilwood Summit is best for their stuff.

**jweb** · 01-29-2020, 10:38 AM

If you’re looking for Wilwood I would call or email Matt’s Classic Bowties.
They are a vendor on this forum and beat any price, I have also had great service dealing with them.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753950

nvrdone · 01-30-2020, 12:29 AM

ok, maybe I need to clarify this question. what I want to know is who has an under floor booster & m/c & where did you buy it from. Also, are you happy with what you bought.
There are many vendors, but many have bad reviews and im trying to avoid as much headache as I can. thanks.

**1957 Chief** · 01-30-2020, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jweb

if you’re looking for wilwood i would call or email matt’s classic bowties.
They are a vendor on this forum and beat any price, i have also had great service dealing with them.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753950

Truth right there buddy!

**jweb** · 01-30-2020, 04:32 PM

I have a firewall mount, so I can say who has a good bracket. If you don't want to spend "Wilwood money" you can get this:
https://piratejack.net/search.php?search_query=1947

I bought my booster/ master cylinder from them and they worked great. I recently swapped my front brakes and master cylinder to the Wilwoods. I only swapped the master cylinder because it was a good deal from Matt's. I still have the same booster.

01-28-2020, 11:45 PM	#1
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,483	vendor recomendation looking for a power brake booster & mc to mount under the floor of my '49. any recommendations on who is a good vendor to buy from? Thanks.

01-29-2020, 12:30 AM	#3
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,483	Re: vendor recomendation so who's a good vendor to buy from?

01-29-2020, 03:56 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: vendor recomendation During my years of doing the purchasing for a fruit juice and applesauce processing plant. I found out that one of the best routes to finding the right vendor for a product is to call the company and ask who their dealers for it are in your area and who do they suggest from that list. Most of the time you end up finding the guys who have a good working relationship with the company. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-29-2020, 05:49 AM	#5
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: vendor recomendation There are probably vendors on this forum that handle the parts you need and you may get a discount. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

01-29-2020, 10:38 AM	#7
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,215	Re: vendor recomendation If you’re looking for Wilwood I would call or email Matt’s Classic Bowties. They are a vendor on this forum and beat any price, I have also had great service dealing with them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753950 __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

01-30-2020, 12:29 AM	#8
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,483	Re: vendor recomendation ok, maybe I need to clarify this question. what I want to know is who has an under floor booster & m/c & where did you buy it from. Also, are you happy with what you bought. There are many vendors, but many have bad reviews and im trying to avoid as much headache as I can. thanks.

01-30-2020, 04:32 PM	#10
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,215	Re: vendor recomendation I have a firewall mount, so I can say who has a good bracket. If you don't want to spend "Wilwood money" you can get this: https://piratejack.net/search.php?search_query=1947 I bought my booster/ master cylinder from them and they worked great. I recently swapped my front brakes and master cylinder to the Wilwoods. I only swapped the master cylinder because it was a good deal from Matt's. I still have the same booster. __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt



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