I've done some reading and searching on hydro-boosts. I acquired one along with the pedal ***embly from a 78 Lincoln. Anyone have pictures of a hydro-boost in a 49/50/51 Ford shoebox? I would like to see how they fit. Thanks
I'm using a hydro-boost from a Chevy Astro van in my 51 wagon. Here are a few pics. I choose it for the great brakes as well as I was able to mount it on the firewall and still keep the fresh air vent.
Generally the unit mounts just like a vaccuum booster, tends to be smaller, just requires lines off the power steering pump hooked to it to work. They're probably overkill on something as light as a shoebox Ford, though.
Thanks for the info. I understand how they work. I've put them in a couple of different rigs. I just have not seen anyone run in a shoebox and was interested in seeing some. Hupster, what is the pedal ***embly you are using? Thanks for the pics.
Lite? I wish, my early '50 is 4,000 Lbs +. with a aluminium head SB Chev. and 700R4. Their not THAT lite, lots of gl***, steel, spare tire hanging off the tailgate and of course wood. The good news is that the weight distribution is very close to 50-50. The more brakes the better, I wish I had done the Hydro boost, I mounted mine under the floor, it causes issues with a very low car. Had to put a skid plate under it just in case. I'm looking forward to more posts.
Indecently an aluminum drive-shaft out of a late model Crown Vic Cop car fit right in with new U-joints. Cheap ($50) and plentiful in the bone yard.
Hupster, what is the pedal ***embly you are using? Thanks for the pics.[/QUOTE] I used the whole set-up from the Astro van.
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