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#66369 09/24/2006 9:41 PM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 | What is the quickest, safest and most dependable way to add power brakes to a non anything 65 c-10 ?
I've already gathered up all the parts for power steering and disc brakes but have nothing for the power brake system yet.
The donor truck for the above changes was non power brakes.
Thanks for your time., George Hood
1965 C-10 fleetside shortbed BLACK
82 c-10 longbed 6 cyl.
58 Lincoln 2-dr coupe Black w/white & blk.
59 lincoln 4-dr. parts car
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#66370 09/24/2006 9:45 PM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 | Hey I might be in the wrong place to ask this , if so send me to the right place.
How do ya add pics to a post ? Thanks, George Hood
1965 C-10 fleetside shortbed BLACK
82 c-10 longbed 6 cyl.
58 Lincoln 2-dr coupe Black w/white & blk.
59 lincoln 4-dr. parts car
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#66371 09/24/2006 9:49 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 81 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 81 | Hmmm... I wish I could help you on the brakes issue but I haven't got that far along on mine yet. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts about the power steering... have you already added PS?
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#66372 09/24/2006 10:03 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 218 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 218 | I'd ask that question here.... Chevy Talk | | |
#66373 09/24/2006 11:21 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 | Power brakes were an option. There are a lot of after market companies selling power brake booters for our 60s trucks. The differences are the newer boosters are dual masters and have the proportioning valve. They don't have the OEM bracket that goes between the firewall and booster. The bracket angles the booster towards the fender for more clearence. You may not need the bracket, some of the after market booster have a smaller diameter. There is a bracket in the for sale forum.  Larry
I don't own a vehicle that isn't old enough to drink.
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#66374 09/25/2006 6:19 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 49 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 49 | i just did this this week.i used a booster and master cylinder for a 1973 c10.it bolted to the old master cylinder holes.i had to extend the pushrod a little. i used a barrel nut and a short piece of allthread.no fabricating.
64 c10
89 rs
62 econoline
50 ford coupe
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#66375 09/25/2006 2:57 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | I have done the same thing as nc c10 fan,,I used one from a 1980 C10,,easy swap, Brian | | |
#66376 09/25/2006 6:40 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 58 | How much did the change to power brakes help ? I have a 66 and the standard brakes are quite scary. If power brakes help any it would be worth it.
55 Cabover
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#66377 09/25/2006 6:44 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | It seemed to help a bunch on mine,,still not up to par w/discs but well worth the addition,Brian | | |
#66378 09/27/2006 1:59 AM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 | nc c10 and everyone that has tried or completeed this project.
I have no core for anything . What should I be asking for at carquest ect...
What is the differance between hor. & vert. bossters ?
Thanks , George Hood
Still need to know about adding pic's
1965 C-10 fleetside shortbed BLACK
82 c-10 longbed 6 cyl.
58 Lincoln 2-dr coupe Black w/white & blk.
59 lincoln 4-dr. parts car
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#66379 09/27/2006 2:15 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 49 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 49 | ask for a booster for a 1973 c10 with a 350.the bolt at the pedal on my 64 was 9/16".the 1973 pushrod hole was 1/2". had to drill it larger.the 1973 bolt may have fit but i didn't have it.i drilled a hole lower on the pedal to line up better,very easy.
64 c10
89 rs
62 econoline
50 ford coupe
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#66380 10/02/2006 1:11 AM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 75 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 75 | CPP has some nice conv. kits, as does early american.
"you can't fix stupid"
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#66381 12/16/2006 4:45 PM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 35 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 35 | Just curious, but where do I hook up the vacuum line for my booster to my 230? I had seen someone mention that there is a port between the 2nd and 3rd cylinders, and another had said something about the intake manifold (can't find the thread again, even with search) but I can't see what they are speaking of, and I kinda need pictures. I don't wanna go pulling anything open on that motor that I don't know about, you know?
If practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect, then what's the point of practicing???
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#66382 12/16/2006 8:26 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | Should be a plug about dead center of the side of the intake, just below the carb. It is a simple square headed pipe plug, remove it & install a hose nipple. Brian | | |
#66383 12/21/2006 8:10 PM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 35 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 35 | MAN, you guys are smart...
If practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect, then what's the point of practicing???
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