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#73528 02/19/2007 5:14 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | There seems to be a lot of discussion on Huck to Bendix brake conversion on 1/2-tons (including the technical tip at chevytrucks.org). Has anyone done the front conversion on an earlier Advance Design 3/4-ton? Is the front just as easy as on a 1/2-ton?
I'll be reworking the front end of my '48 one of these days and it's logical to give a look at the conversion there.
Thanks!!!
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#73529 02/20/2007 1:00 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 | Wally,
I have a '52 3/4 ton with the original Huck brakes. I just picked up some '53 3/4
ton Bendix front brakes from a fellow bolter to replace my Hucks. Looks to me to be a simple bolt in swap. I haven't installed them yet, I have to do my king pins first. The Bendix fronts are also larger...12" dia. compared to the 11" Hucks. '53 to '55 should be a bolt in, maybe even to '59, but I'm not sure...my parts book only goes to '55. | | |
#73530 02/20/2007 3:54 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | Ghostrider,
I wonder about tire/rim clearance. My 235/85/16's just barely clear the tie rod ends now. I guess I'll just have to try it.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#73531 02/20/2007 9:07 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 | I don't think the tire/rim clearance will change at all. By the way...what is a comfortable top speed for you with those tires and the 261/4.10
setup? Also...what dual res m/c are you using?
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#73532 02/21/2007 5:45 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 47 | Wally, the Huck to Bendix should be a bolt-in assuming you have all the brake parts and backing plates and drums as the hub is the same.The bearings and spindles however are larger on '53+. | | |
#73533 02/22/2007 3:53 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | Thanks, Guys,
My own personal comfortable top speed is about 45 MPH but that says mostly something about me driving the '48. It could do a lot more, engine-wise. I've never put a tach on it but I might this weekend.
For the dual MC, I used the adapter plate from CPP and an MC from NAPA.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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