For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66

[mlmccauley]

I have a '60 Apache with 6 lug wheels and torsion bars. 350 V8 & 4sp AT, PS, otherwise stock.

I've seen kits to put 6 lug disk brakes on this model, not insanely priced but not cheap either, that do the modification by changing the spindles only, retaining the stock ball joints and tie rod ends. They look to be a simple 1-2 day jacked-up-in-the-driveway bolt on job.

I'd REALLY rather not change out the A-arms (due to the torsion bars), much less the entire cross member.

Is it possible to do this same kind of modification using stock parts, or is it necessary/advisable to buy one of the kits?

I'm not after high performance/handling, just decent brakes. This is more-less a work truck, not a street rod.

Any other ideas/comments?

Thanks!

Mike