1961 Econoline Dual Master Cylinder Conversion??

I know it's been done but I'm having a hell of a time finding info on it. I'm to the brake section of my van and I have everything I need except a MC. A new one is about $100. I would rather upgrade to a dual and spend my money wisely.

I hear a lot of talk about '67 E-100 MCs being what guys like Hellfish have done.

I would love for someone to shed some light on the subject in detail. I can fabricate if need be. Just need some solid info.


Thanks,


******Knuckles

 

Anyone have a bit of info to share? I know there are a bunch of Econo guys who could use some insight.

Thanks,


******Knuckles

 

The '67 M/C is rare as hen's teeth. They can be used on any rod . BUT You may never find one it was a one year only. I've looked for years for one. Good luck.

 

Unless it has a wierd bolt pattern it shouldn't be that hard to track one down that will go on and have the outlets on the right side... what am I missing here?

 

The pedal for the Econoline is attached to the master cylinder.

I think one could use the original MC and drill through and have another MC mounted behind with a rod going through the original. That way pedal modification would not be necessary.

Any thoughts?



******Knuckles

 

This is what i did for a 39 chevy, and it works great !
Dave

 

Yeah, I didn't know they did one of those deals that late. Look at the kits they offer for the 49-54 Chevrolet - they do exactly that, a rod through the old master to run a new one bolted on a bracket on the end of it.

 

ElPolaco just made up some conversion mounts for that very thing. Contact him.

 

Here is a post on Vintage vans that I started to share with them a post from here!
http://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/e-van-general-discussion-f5/m-c-adapter-t13390.htm#50121

 

Rod, Thanks!

That's a killer design. I may just go that route.




******Knuckles

 

I have several complete 67 M/C setups for sale, includes M/C, pedal, valve and pushrod. They need to be sleeved and rebuilt.
Fred

 

You have any of these M/c set ups left ? Beaver my email

john4691958@yahoo.com

 

yeah, those go for a lot on ebay.

****** Knuckles, I did NOT use a '67 Econo MC. I used a bracket from Fred Carillo and a '77 Maverick dual MC and disk brakes. It's a 15/16" bore MC and works fine, but I've been told a 1" bore would be better.

This guy also sells a conversion kit
http://www.themodernform.com/econoline/econoline_master.html