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I know from ordering carpets for this one that the 60's pedal configuration is different than the previous models and less modification is needed for the conversion to power brakes. But does this limit the number of vehicles I can choose from when looking for a donor or give me more options? Do I still have to reinforce the firewall or does the M/C bolt on? The deeper I look into this the more confused I get,......

There are kits available, but I think I know that the early '70's truck components are "bolt-on".
Perhaps a combination of new & used parts will get you what you're after.
Best luck.

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There is a guy named Captain Fab, one heck of a nice guy that builds just about everything you need to do a conversion and is very reasonable. You can find him in the forsale section of
www.67-72chevytrucks.com He makes all sorts of different plates for different conversions, even a hydroboost plate. Look at the 60-66 for sale area. Quality stuff too.

I put a power booster (a big honker too) from a late 70's full size GM car on my 66 K-20. I had to do a little fabrication on the bracket to make it so it would bolt up, but didn't have to reinforce the firewall. I used a dual master cylinder from a 1968 truck and replumbed my lines. Works great !!

Factory power brakes were available on the '63-'66 Chevy trucks, so now worries on finding a direct bolt-in power brake booster assembly. I have done this conversion many times on my 4-5-6 Chevy trucks, as well as, several customer's trucks. Let me know if you need tech support or parts for a factory power brake conversion, utilizing factory power brake components. The conversion can be done in a few hours and does not require breaking into the system or bleeding the brakes, if you keep drums on all four corners.

I hadn't considered the possibility of being able to keep my drums. I thought I had to convert to disk. I would really rather not get into suspension and replacing spindles and the like. I am pleased with the line of the truck the way it is and any money I may save can be used elsewhere. The engine needs alot of clean up, chrome and paint, new bed wood and stainless. The list goes on and on. I have it on jack stands now, powder coating the exhaust manifold, so its a good time to convertthe brakes. I guess I need to google and see what I need to do. Any help would be appreciated.

Ken:

Send me an e-mail and I will provide the information you need to convert your '66 to power brakes using factory equipment and avoid the need to break into the system, therefore, you don't even have to bleed your brakes. The factory set-up utilizes the factory single chamber master cylinder and it doesn't need to be removed from the truck, simply unbolted from the firewall and reattached to the factory booster. It is a relatively simple modification and well worth the upside benefit of having power brakes. Please let me know if I can help.

Tony Smith
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