BILLS66 VAN

Have a list of things to get done this winter the pics are of the rear end out ,everything looked almost new couple of bearings ,new brakes and the backend is done as of today.On to the next project . Bill

Bill I read your post (I think on VCVC) about doing the front disc. What kind of master cyl are you going with?

Mike they are doing the research as we speak ,there are some reall cool after market ones they are checking on I should know more tommorow . I wanted to do the dual master conversion but the front brakes need rebuilt and they are working up a price to do disks because I am thinking rather than do that now it would be a waste if I will be doing disk brakes soon. Bill

Well I pulled the trigger today,I went and picked up the van today from the shop (new rear brakes and rearend freshen up) I was going to have them order the parts for the front disk brake/dual master cyl/cable throttle set up and not to my surprise they allready ordered everything !van will be going back within two weeks to get it done ! Bill

The disk brake parts are in and the shop can't start on it till the week after next ,I think the wait is going to kill me! Bill

Looks like you got some new rims also

G-Man nope just a new set at the tire shop sitting next to the brakes. Bill

where did you get the brackets??? Maybe make a post in the link section for other vanners

G-Man it's Classic Performance Products The shop doing my van does alot of custom work and has used them for some time . Bill

G-Man, It took this long to get a spot in the shop but I take the van there on friday and they beginn the disk brake install mondayI will get some pics and a parts list and any nessesary mods .While they are at it they are going to do the new gas pedal and throttle cable set up. OH hell might as well do the front tires at the same time . Bill

donivan,this one I farmed out to the pros and if there is a snag they will find it ,I will update and pics when they start . Bill

donivan,the van is now at the shop I will have an update real soon on those brackets! I am excited to get this done and yes I will be stopping by daily to take pics . Bill

OK She's torn down shouldn't be to much longer . Bill

Stopped by the shop today and the disk brake install is on the schedule 2 days from now ,getting excited about getting the van back!! One of the members on vcvc called cpp and it looks like they now have a kit available for our vans! Here is what he posted. Bill

Front brake kit from CPP!!!! I called CPP Tech line and the guy I spoke with put me on hold and went and spoke with the engineer that made this "front disk brake" kit. He told me that he went to the junk yard, found a first gen, took the front spindle back to the shop and now has the capability of mass producing this kit for $499.00. It uses a 1969-72 Chevelle rotor,(GM A body) and a 1982-94 S10 caliper. If you would like to purchase this kit. Call Mario directly at CPP; 800-522-5004 ext 126. It is a new kit and not everyone knows about it at CPP, so call Mario. The pic below of the 4 bolt zinc plated bracket that looks like it will fit our vans....... is what was produced.

It's getting closer seems things are fitting nicely no shock clearance issues ,they sent the steering arm out to be shaved just a little things were a little close but not touching the springs just to be safe. DISK BRAKES SOON!
Bill

Getting a little closer. Bill

Bill its looking good ! Is the caliper going to hit the shock? I just did a similar install on my 66 and had to relocate the shock to the top side of the axle to allow the caliper to clear and installed the steering stops on the front side

Thanks whopman ,at this point it is close but not hitting the shock. Bill

Bill, when you get a chance could you post a pic of the sway bar where it ties into the front axle and frame...would love to have on my 66.
Thank you

whopman, I will get some pics ,the sway bar isn't real complicated but makes a nice difference. Bill

Brake rotors,calipers,brackets,master cyl installed .sway bar was moved back a little so they need to notch they belly pan ,working on the cable throttle set up now then plumb the lines and good to go on brakes.And the bumper and head light rings are home from the chrome shop! Bill

Vanish,Thanks I was lucky the one on my van was in good shape I am pleased with the job the chrome shop did.whopman it was touching on the shocks so they are buiiling brackets and moving them to the top of the axel. Bill