Projects 1963 Buick (y body) brake question

Howdy gentlemen I Am getting ready to pull the blue bomber into the garage for some much needed attention and the most important issue to address is the brakes on this car. I have 4 lug hubs 4 wheel non power drums and I would like to go to a disc brake of some kind. I was wondering if there is another gm platform that I could take the whole spindle assembly off that will swap over. 70's monte carlo some? pick up? cutlass? Boneyards have become scarce around my house and before i take the 3+ hour pilgrimage out to PA to find something that will work I figured i would ask the experts. Any and all help is Always greatly appreciated. Thank you fellas, also any good boneyards tips for hunting in the northeast are dutifully noted


Batz

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OK So I have done a little research and it seems if i want to keep my same lug pattern that the ford maverick and granada cary the 4x4 1/2 bolt pattern and had disc brakes. anyone else know of any car that did the same that i might be able to steal the spindles off of? the buick has a really small spindle and the steering gear is on the back side so stealing spindles off of a truck is out as far as i know. I really need to find a good pick and pull near here that still has old cars....


batz

 

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Go to this web site (http://www.scarebird.com/) They have a Disc brake bracket and a parts list that can help you. This is the only brake conversion I have seen. The other thing is join the Yahoo group (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/skylark616263/)<o></o>
They are very active and are a good resource for these cars. They can help you with most anything. Good luck and keep in touch. <o></o>
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PS: This is my project. (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=539506&highlight=1963+jetfire)

 

nope. if they had disc they were 5 lug, 4 was drum only till they went to 4 on 4-1/4" bolt pattern.

 

I stand corrected, if i were to use your kit what 4 lug rotor/hubs would i be buying from rock auto to make this all work?> I do not see the installation instructions on the website.



batz

 

just email me, m@scarebird.com - can send the install guide. We can make it 5 lug if desired with different hubs.

 

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