Is anyone else aware that their website is inaccessible? I was too poor, for too long (still am, but trying to gather ideas for prep) to get my hands on their 8 lug disc brake conversion brackets. Is there an alternative besides the P-30 business? Is he/they members here?
1949 3600
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Thanks....was his business a one man operation, or will it continue at a later date?
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
I would be willing to guess that it's a done deal.
Tom's Classics AKA Auto City Classics had a kit at one time. Their website doesn't list it, but may be worth a call. http://www.autocityclassic.com/
You could always try and come up with something on your own too. I worked on building my own kit for awhile, but had some machine shop issues and went another direction. I've seen some members here and other forums come up with their own setup.
Randy Domeck from Indianapolis Fabrications has a kit for big trucks. He may be a good resource.
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
One of the issues with the conversion is that most aftermarket rotors are so deep. That's why Hollister used a wheel spacer. I tried a rotor from a 92-96 F350 4wd, but it wouldn't go over the hub without machine work. Dodge B350/B3500 vans have a shallower rotor, but I never did try them.
Tadd442, upper left corner of this page is a link to Randy's site..
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Tadd442, upper left corner of this page is a link to Randy's site..
Is that via laptop or PC? I'm stuck using my phone and the upper left on the mobile site is only the icon/link to our home page. Could you copy & paste the address, I'd really appreciate it!
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
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Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
I forget you phone only guys can’t see all the important stuff the site has to offer.🤷ðŸ¼â€â™‚ï¸
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1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
I got my disc brakes from him. Enjoyed working with him.
From Indianapolis Fabrications, or The Hollister road company? How big is your truck? I left a request yesterday with Indy Fab asking if it would work on a 3/4 ton... still waiting for a reply. It was late in the day so I'm not expecting anything before Monday.
Last edited by Tadd442; 02/10/201812:52 PM.
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Has anyone looked at the bottom of the forum? "Passing Lane"?
I did after it was pointed out to me a few days back...why?
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Yes the company was closed due to Dave's untimely passing. I was/am also interested in the 8 lug conversion kit and If I remember correctly the Hollister kit was set up to use a 2002 chevy 2500 HD rotors. Dave had sent me a shopping list for Rockauto for the other items I would need but unfortunately that list is no longer available.
Does anyone recall how thick the spacer ring he used was?
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
I want to say that it was something like 1 1/2" spacer. I know from my experience with trying to make the late model GM stuff work that seems about right.
If you use the narrow REAR rotors off of an 03 and newer GM van it helps the spacer situation.
Just FYI here's a link to the Toms Classics bracket. It says 55-59, but the 52-59 trucks all use the same spindle.
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
You can still use the kit. There is only slight differences in the spindle. The wheel hubs are actually the same, just different bearings. The 52-59 spindle is slightly taller and has a longer kingpin.
The brake mounting holes are in the same location relative to the spindle. You may have to drill out he holes. I believe the early ones were 7/16 and the later 1/2"
So I'd only need to drill out the mounting holes, and use stock bearings? No shims?
Are the calipers, pads, & rotors readily available elsewhere for future servicing, or exclusive to the seller?
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Anyhow, I looked up the part number on the rotors. They are late model GM rear rotors that you can find on 2000 and newer trucks and 2003 and newer vans.
The calipers are 80's Chevy K10.
As far as bearings go. Your stock ones are all you'll be able to get.
Shimming, etc... Can't tell you. You may have to put an extra washer here or there to get things to line up. I don't believe they use a spacer.
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Geeze, the bearings! Duh, I was visualizing a one piece hub/rotor.
Again, thanks for all the great info Whitedog. I knew I couldn't have been the first looking for an 8 lug kit.
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Tadd, If you decide to go with this set up keep us updated. I am very interested in doing this to my truck also.
You can count on it!
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Just FYI. You could also use K20 calipers instead of K10. They have an 80mm piston vs. 75. Realistically I don't think you'll tell the difference especially with a 13" rotor.
Just FYI. You could also use K20 calipers instead of K10. They have an 80mm piston vs. 75. Realistically I don't think you'll tell the difference especially with a 13" rotor.
I'll look into those.... I have not read what the m/c bore size needs to be....any ideas? I can't imagine them requiring anything too extreme.
1949 3600
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things. Never play leap-frog with a Unicorn. 2 Wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. Of all the Henges, Stone is my favorite. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Here's a word I just made up.....Plagiarism.
Hi, I was looking to order from Hollister but have read these posts about his passing. I talked to him a few times, very nice and very smart. I see the 8 bolt conversion kit on Ebay is listed for 55-59. And am wondering if anyone has used it on a 50. Thanks in advance, Dave
