[Justin66]

Anyone ever use this disc kit http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/aspx/display_id.4624/itemNo.91031958/qx/Product.htm

Im going to do a conversion on my 66 and ran into a link to this website and it looked like a good deal. What your thoughts? I realize I would need to machine my own spindles but thats no problem I can get that donw at work.

 

[1963DUCE100]

I wish that I could have found that kit last year when I put togeather my swap kit.

 

[nebraskarod]

i'll just go right to idiot mode

What does machine my own spindles mean? I live less then a mile from speedway motors in lincoln, ne. This would be a great kit if I am not too stupid to figure it out.

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[63AKDN]

Rod
The wheel cylinder mounting boss has to be "shaved" in order for the caliper mounting bracket to be mounted correctly and have the brake pads riding parallel to the rotor. In a post way back it was said between 0.500" to 0.600" has to be taken off. This can be done via a machine shop where they'd probably use a milling machine. Some have used hacksaws with good results as well.

I brought everything........spindles, steering arms, caliper mouting brackets, rotors and bearings, calipers and pads, and all associated hardware to a machinist and he fixed me up for about $50. He also had to drill/enlarge a hole on each steering due to the larger bolt used for mounting the bottom bolt of the caliper mounting bracket. Depending on what year components you have this may not be necessary. If the holes do have to be enlarged and you do this part on your own, be warned that you will need a lot of coolant and/or adjust your speed/feed accordingly to prevent burning out several bits.

Hope this helps