brake question for a stock 37-41 Willys axle.

I am currently gathering parts for my daughters first hot rod project, and I plan to use as many of my spares and left overs that I can. I have a 37 Willys front axle ***embly, very nice condition. but it has mechanical brakes. I'd like to convert to a disc or safe drum set up. I know they have done it for years on the old g***ers etc, but what was commonly used, and what would work best for me? Budget minded? We are going to build a 57 VW oval window slide top, on a 2x3 ch***is straight axle front 3.8 V6 or 4.3, and 9" rear on ladders and coil overs, sans fenders etc, with a mild chop. Thanks in advance, part #'s or model #'s would be great Thanks, Rusty.

 

any one? Bueller, Bueller, Bueller, Bueller. Open to ideas on how to make it work, surely some one on here knows. later, Rusty.

 

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A really nice guy by the name of Charlie Stephens used to make a conversion kit to adapt GM disc brakes to these axles and spindles. Charlie stopped making the kits several years ago, but I had asked for and recieved permission to make drawings of the parts. I still have them, along with all of the part numbers and original instructions. PM me with your address and I'll mail you a set. The kit works well. I have one on my coupe and it stops fine.

-Scott

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Is it possible to have a copey of the list and drawings for the brake conversion

thanks,
Steven

 

PM me with your address and I'll mail you a set.

 

I've also got the C. Stephans plans, but I've got both sets from him. The set with the spacer for the spindle and the information for machining the spindle down so you don't need a spacer. Let me know if I can help. Carl Hagan

 

Hi Fossil, If it not too much trouble I would also like some info on the disc conv for the willys axle....if you are still on the HAMB can you reply and I will then PM as requested.

 

Hello Fossil, I was wondering if you are still doing the brake info that you spoke of here in this thread. I would be interested in a copy also. thank you for your help.

 

I think I may head this way with front brakes on my 33 willys, I just don't trust my Hurst Airheart small calipers. I'd love to get a copy, Hey Fossil, do you make the spacer?

 

Rods West was making the kit Charlie was selling. Not sure if Don Waldron got the rights and not sure if he's still selling them but you may try.