kennyinVegas
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Hello....... anyone have info on a drum to disc swap on a '64 300 K Thanks......... Kenny in Vegas
www.magnumforce.com makes a kit for this application. It is expensive, about $1900 plus shipping. If the car does not already have power brakes, it will need to be converted to power brakes with the appropriate master cylinder and booster and proportioning valve.Hello....... anyone have info on a drum to disc swap on a '64 300 K Thanks......... Kenny in Vegas
Left numerous messages...never got a call back....but thankswww.magnumforce.com makes a kit for this application. It is expensive, about $1900 plus shipping. If the car does not already have power brakes, it will need to be converted to power brakes with the appropriate master cylinder and booster and proportioning valve.
Dave
I do not have it apart yet, probably will not start on it until after the Spring Fling (end of April)Could you please send me a pic of your spindle and backing plate assembly? I contacted them about my application...I truly appreciate your help!
Mirror of my experience with them, called twice, set up an account even and nothing.Left numerous messages...never got a call back....but thanks
Thats Sweeet! Chrome dont get you home but damn thats sweet looking! Is actual nickle chrome or a silver powdercoat?The lower control arm holds the ball joint....here's my spindle/A-arm set up on my 1964 300k.
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Yes, the ball joint goes through the lower control arm and into spindleG'Day,
Can't Actually See, But it Looks Like the Ball Joint Fits into the L/C/Arm.
(Been a Lot of Years since I did the 59)
If this is the Case it Certainly would be Worthwhile finding a 73/4 Monaco or Similar & doing some Checking & Measuring Etc.
Should Work out a Bit Cheaper & You won't be in a Situation of having to Purchase "Orphan" Brand Replacement Parts when the Time Comes!
I made that Mistake when I bought a S/H Gear Vendors from a GM.
I had to return to My Old Career of Bank Robbery to Afford the Mopar Conversion Parts I Needed. LOL
(Trouble Being Ugly as I Am Nobody Ever Forgets My Face!)
Not a Good Thing for a Life of Crime. LOL
Keep in Mind I ain't no Expert so Please Double Check Ever thing before Spending Your Money.
But if it Works it will Give you a Pretty Fabulous Capacity in the Way of Stopping Power.
Didn't do My hernia much good trying to Lug around the Stub axle / Disc Brake Assemblies.
They are Huge.
Anyway Hope it All Works Out for You.
All the Best & May God Bless.
Tony.M
Actual chrome plating over nickel platingThats Sweeet! Chrome dont get you home but damn thats sweet looking! Is actual nickle chrome or a silver powdercoat?
The only thing that might end up as orphan parts are the brake rotors, buy 1 extra set now and probably will never have to buy another set. Since the brackets just bolt to the spindle it easy to put back if needed to , keeping all the old parts. Even with the upgraded calipers I, am into it less than $600 bucks I need 2 hoses yet , need to measure what I need when everything is mounted. Mine is already power brakes and I converted to a dual master cylinder years ago .G'Day,
Can't Actually See, But it Looks Like the Ball Joint Fits into the L/C/Arm.
(Been a Lot of Years since I did the 59)
If this is the Case it Certainly would be Worthwhile finding a 73/4 Monaco or Similar & doing some Checking & Measuring Etc.
Should Work out a Bit Cheaper & You won't be in a Situation of having to Purchase "Orphan" Brand Replacement Parts when the Time Comes!
I made that Mistake when I bought a S/H Gear Vendors from a GM.
I had to return to My Old Career of Bank Robbery to Afford the Mopar Conversion Parts I Needed. LOL
(Trouble Being Ugly as I Am Nobody Ever Forgets My Face!)
Not a Good Thing for a Life of Crime. LOL
Keep in Mind I ain't no Expert so Please Double Check Ever thing before Spending Your Money.
But if it Works it will Give you a Pretty Fabulous Capacity in the Way of Stopping Power.
Didn't do My hernia much good trying to Lug around the Stub axle / Disc Brake Assemblies.
They are Huge.
Anyway Hope it All Works Out for You.
All the Best & May God Bless.
Tony.M
Disc Brake Conversion | ||||
Rotors Bendix Prt 1132 | 77 Cordoba | $103.58 | 1pr | |
Calipers Scare bird / Pads | MST | $196.01 | 1pr | Loaded Caliper |
Caliper Bracket Kit | MON D12 | $194.99 | 1 Set | |
Dust Cap Dorman 13996 | 77 Cordoba | $10.64 | 2 pr | |
Inner Bearing Set 17 Timken | 77 Cordoba | $11.78 | 2 pr | |
Ourter Bearing Set 2 Timken | 65 Ply Fury | $9.42 | 2pr | |
Brake Hoses | ||||
Repl brake pads | 1990 Celeberity V6 | |||
Calper Kits | Mid 70 ,s Volare | |||
$526.42 | ||||
Regarding chrome plating suspension parts....all the parts were chrome plated 40 years ago....not one problem. The rearend and leaf springs were chrome plated as well. Thousands of miles ago with no problems.O.K.
Again I Speak out of Old Age & Ignorance, But Many Years Ago We were Warned NOT to Chrome Suspension Parts as the Process Introduced
Critical Stresses into the Part & Made Them Prone to Failure.
Maybe Things have Changed since My Day But Just so You are Aware.
Regards "Orphan" Parts It Cost Me US$1,000 (A$1,440) Plus the GM Components to get the Necessary Mopar Parts for the GV Unit.
(I Hope & Pray I Never Break a GV Component)
The Part that really Pinged Me Off was that about a Month later I bought the Same Components Brand New from a Deceased Estate.
They were Advertised for A$200. (Approx US$150)
What are the Chances?
Regards Tony.M