RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 El Camino

[Brad Waller]

Title: Message

No groans from me.  Disk brakes and a rebuild of the front end was one of the first things I did when I bought my '67.  It can be a real adventure driving the highway with worn out suspensions!   There are some great resources for the disk brake swap, and you don't need much if any machine work to do it.  At the same time you upgrade your brakes, you can improve your suspension geometry.  I would recommend two possible vendors, Global West (http://globalwest.net/) and Hotchkis (http://www.hotchkis.net) for a replacement Upper A-Arm (and maybe other parts).    Global West has a great page on the swap and parts here: http://globalwest.net/G-body%20disc%20brake%20spindle%20conversion%20information.htm Hotchkis has a PDF on the swap: https://www.hotchkis.net/pdf_files/64-72brake.PDF I have pretty much the Full Global West front kit, and most of the rear stuff as well (slowly added over the years). Brad Waller '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle    | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of aztechsteel Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 5:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] '66 El Camino I just purchased a ’66 El Camino from the original owner,  Central Texas car, very litle rust & supposedly no bondo.  as you might expect, I have tons of questions. Any opinions offered are appreciated, whether or not they are of actual assistance.   The car is in Dallas, I am in Phoenix.  Any suggestions as to how to get it from there to here?  My brother-in-law, who has seen & driven the car says the drive to Phx. isn’t a good idea, as the front end has a great deal of play, & the brakes are weak.   Which brings me to the next question.  Does anyone have a comprehensive list of the make, body style, & year of car for a “low aggravation” disk brake conversion?  In the past, I have successfully converted 2 ’64 Chevy pickups over to disk brakes using junkyard parts, so I am somewhat familiar with the drill.  Also, I own a Tool & Die Shop, so modifying tie rod ends or whatever, isn’t a big deal.  This El Camino will not be restored to original, but rather be a daily driver, & not a show car.   I can already hear the groans about the disk brake issue (sorry), so i will end with that.   Thanks for your help.   JOE BANKS AZTECH MOLD & DIE STEEL 602-257-2300