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hyde · 06-27-2007, 11:03 PM

**** I forgot...PM me the details on the truck and let me see what i can do tomorrow

SCOTI · 06-27-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyde

**** I forgot...PM me the details on the truck and let me see what i can do tomorrow

Doh...... I thought I was the only one w/short term memory issues

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gulfcoast66 · 06-28-2007, 10:04 AM

64-66 c-10 trucks im interested, front and rear. I have a 72 rear-end im saving until i can find the right priced disk brake 4 it, Then its going under the 66 fleet. So yeah Im game.

SCOTI · 07-09-2007, 01:02 PM

Bumping this back up.

Truckstr · 07-09-2007, 04:30 PM

I'm interested, SCOTI. I've been contemplating a "poor man's" performance brake system for a while now. You mentioned the price of some of the "kits" out there. Yeah, I know. Whew!

I first became really interested when I saw what Stacey David did with project Copperhead. He initially installed the very same Early Classic dropped spindles that I have. I was psyched - but then he went back and installed a Baer Eradispeed "kit". Real nice, but… the price! That's led me in other directions.

So, bottomline, I'm interested - but with a "qualifier" (and it doesn't just involve price either). If I have to go turning down the spindles to install some other hub, I'm afraid I'd have to say the deal's off. But, if I could be assured of a reliable (as in well engineered) caliper mounting bracket (and, yes, I know I'd probably have to cut off the existing caliper mounts), a true bolt-on hub with separate disc hat and good calipers (buy, using junk yard cores as trade-ins for the new ones maybe?) - all reasonably priced and available, then I'm all in. THEN, it comes down to price.

SCOTI · 07-09-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truckstr

I'm interested, SCOTI. I've been contemplating a "poor man's" performance brake system for a while now. You mentioned the price of some of the "kits" out there. Yeah, I know. Whew!

I first became really interested when I saw what Stacey David did with project Copperhead. He initially installed the very same Early Classic dropped spindles that I have. I was psyched - but then he went back and installed a Baer Eradispeed "kit". Real nice, but… the price! That's led me in other directions.

So, bottomline, I'm interested - but with a "qualifier" (and it doesn't just involve price either). If I have to go turning down the spindles to install some other hub, I'm afraid I'd have to say the deal's off. But, if I could be assured of a reliable (as in well engineered) caliper mounting bracket (and, yes, I know I'd probably have to cut off the existing caliper mounts), a true bolt-on hub with separate disc hat and good calipers (buy, using junk yard cores as trade-ins for the new ones maybe?) - all reasonably priced and available, then I'm all in. THEN, it comes down to price.

This kit would most likely involve the typical trimming of the spindle 'ear' or 'caliper mount' to be able to mount the new caliper bracket; no machining of the spindles 'hub'. The kit would also use a manufactured hub -- not an old rotor cut down to make a hub.

As for the calipers (& prices), you would be able to use whatever source you want.

revn67 · 07-09-2007, 06:19 PM

i am definitely interested....i am putting 22" wheels on my truck so i definitely need to upgrade my braking system...and using those corvette calipers would be awesome!!!

wdsteeves · 07-09-2007, 07:03 PM

I'm very interested,I will be running big wheels so I want the stopping power.

redrat · 07-09-2007, 07:36 PM

Count me in! I also have looked at doing this but the price was the problem.

oscareltemblo · 07-09-2007, 09:15 PM

So are you going to make this kit.

SCOTI · 07-09-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oscareltemblo

So are you going to make this kit.

I'm just like one of you guys..... I'm just attempting to align the stars so we can have this option.

I'm not affiliated w/the manufacturer in any way. They just happened to be the only ones that would consider a kit such as this & who took the time to discuss various opportunities w/me.

I've been real busy @ work & was waiting for the poll to be posted for 1-month. I was hoping to have @ least 100 members express interest in a kit but fell just a little short. Even though we didn't make my goal, we did get a couple of 'names' in the hat that should help tilt the scales in our direction (thanks go equally to everyone that voted!!).

I drafted up a professional e-mail (? . ..... my educated blue-collar buddy proof-read it & said it 'appeared' professional for whatever that's worth

) w/links containing the poll, members comments, & some backround info on my 68 w/the list of mods so they knew I was capable of helping see this through the 'pre-production' stages if necessary.

I'll follow up & let you guys know what happens when I hear back from them.

SCOTI · 08-20-2007, 10:03 PM

Guys.... I emailed the engineer for some updates & got this reply from him:

"You're still on the radar.... We've got the knuckles for the
72+ disc applications, 88-91, and 92+ 1/2 tons. We modified (i.e. hacked)
the knuckles this last week and are working on reverse engineering the
knuckles so that we can work up some prototype brackets right now. Please
be patient as it always takes longer than we want it to, but we are working
on it."

Progress is good news!

pcmcobra · 08-21-2007, 08:07 PM

woohoo
big brakes on a budget...
gotta love it!

pcmcobra · 08-21-2007, 08:07 PM

wth...double post, board has been flaking out lately.

revn67 · 08-21-2007, 08:36 PM

progress is defnitely good news!! will it be possible to run something like a zo6corvette caliper on your kit? cause i have those laying around my garage right now, i got them for a steal!!

revn67 · 08-29-2007, 01:14 PM

bump

SCOTI · 08-29-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revn67

bump

Yes..... they should work.

revn67 · 08-29-2007, 05:14 PM

SWEET!!! i can't wait for this to come out, which hopefully it does.....it'll make for a cheaper disc brake upgrade for sure!

class01 · 08-29-2007, 07:52 PM

im interested in a front and rear kit,my rear drums are sounding horrible right now

Col Clank · 09-05-2007, 08:27 PM

bump

chevy72blu · 09-14-2007, 09:37 AM

im planning on upgrading my brakes and bagging the front this summer... absolutely for my kind of power

Frizzle Fry · 09-14-2007, 11:59 AM

You have over 100 now

SCOTI · 09-14-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

You have over 100 now

I'll be checking back in w/them next week to see if any progress has occurred.

I've delayed putting my spindles/hubs back on my 68's front suspension in hopes that something would come along. I'm going to go ahead & slap it together w/the factory discs for now so I can get it back on the turf (not so proud member of the 'jackstand' club).

revn67 · 09-14-2007, 06:54 PM

i'm really trying to hold out for this to happen....i hope its possible by december or so! i guess we'll see.....all your efforts are definitely appreciated by me though, goodluck

pcmcobra · 09-14-2007, 07:10 PM

still waiting and wanting!!!!!

View Poll Results: 13" Brakes: Any Interest?
Yes, interested	195	95.59%
No thanks	9	4.41%
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06-27-2007, 11:03 PM	#51
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade ** I forgot...PM me the details on the truck and let me see what i can do tomorrow __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide**. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged

06-28-2007, 10:04 AM	#53
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade 64-66 c-10 trucks im interested, front and rear. I have a 72 rear-end im saving until i can find the right priced disk brake 4 it, Then its going under the 66 fleet. So yeah Im game. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

07-09-2007, 01:02 PM	#54
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Bumping this back up. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-09-2007, 04:30 PM	#55
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade I'm interested, SCOTI. I've been contemplating a "poor man's" performance brake system for a while now. You mentioned the price of some of the "kits" out there. Yeah, I know. Whew! I first became really interested when I saw what Stacey David did with project Copperhead. He initially installed the very same Early Classic dropped spindles that I have. I was psyched - but then he went back and installed a Baer Eradispeed "kit". Real nice, but… the price! That's led me in other directions. So, bottomline, I'm interested - but with a "qualifier" (and it doesn't just involve price either). If I have to go turning down the spindles to install some other hub, I'm afraid I'd have to say the deal's off. But, if I could be assured of a reliable (as in well engineered) caliper mounting bracket (and, yes, I know I'd probably have to cut off the existing caliper mounts), a true bolt-on hub with separate disc hat and good calipers (buy, using junk yard cores as trade-ins for the new ones maybe?) - all reasonably priced and available, then I'm all in. THEN, it comes down to price. __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

07-09-2007, 06:19 PM	#57
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade i am definitely interested....i am putting 22" wheels on my truck so i definitely need to upgrade my braking system...and using those corvette calipers would be awesome!!! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

07-09-2007, 07:03 PM	#58
wdsteeves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peachland Posts: 104	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade I'm very interested,I will be running big wheels so I want the stopping power.

07-09-2007, 07:36 PM	#59
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Count me in! I also have looked at doing this but the price was the problem. __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

07-09-2007, 09:15 PM	#60
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade So are you going to make this kit. __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

08-20-2007, 10:03 PM	#62
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Guys.... I emailed the engineer for some updates & got this reply from him: "You're still on the radar.... We've got the knuckles for the 72+ disc applications, 88-91, and 92+ 1/2 tons. We modified (i.e. hacked) the knuckles this last week and are working on reverse engineering the knuckles so that we can work up some prototype brackets right now. Please be patient as it always takes longer than we want it to, but we are working on it." Progress is good news! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-20-2007 at 10:04 PM.

08-21-2007, 08:07 PM	#63
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade woohoo big brakes on a budget... gotta love it! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

08-21-2007, 08:36 PM	#65
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade progress is defnitely good news!! will it be possible to run something like a zo6corvette caliper on your kit? cause i have those laying around my garage right now, i got them for a steal!! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

08-29-2007, 01:14 PM	#66
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade bump __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

08-29-2007, 05:14 PM	#68
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade SWEET!!! i can't wait for this to come out, which hopefully it does.....it'll make for a cheaper disc brake upgrade for sure! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

08-29-2007, 07:52 PM	#69
class01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 297	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade im interested in a front and rear kit,my rear drums are sounding horrible right now



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09-05-2007, 08:27 PM	#70
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade bump

09-14-2007, 09:37 AM	#71
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade im planning on upgrading my brakes and bagging the front this summer... absolutely for my kind of power __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

09-14-2007, 11:59 AM	#72
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade You have over 100 now Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 09-14-2007 at 11:59 AM.

09-14-2007, 06:54 PM	#74
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade i'm really trying to hold out for this to happen....i hope its possible by december or so! i guess we'll see.....all your efforts are definitely appreciated by me though, goodluck __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

09-14-2007, 07:10 PM	#75
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade still waiting and wanting!!!!! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

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