[Chevelle-list] Drum to Disc spindle conversion

[KEhrhardt]

In a message dated 2/7/04 8:29:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:   I don't want to say that it won't work or it isn't right, but since I've been on this list (1996), I can't remember anyone posting about a successful Conversion using drum brake spindles.  Maybe it's been done and not posted here, but if so, it hasn't gotten much write-up in the mags, either.     -Dave   Hey Dave,                 I've done this.  There was a thread on Team Chevelle wayyyy wayyy back about it.  Hrrmmm.. I remember 5/8" (.625") being the number I used.  About the same time we used the early 80's Caddy Seville rear disc calipers for four wheel disc on the Chevelle with a Wilwood prop valve.  The 79-81 TransAm 11" rear rotors work well with that setup and if you use the Caddy caliper brackets they need to be drilled and rotated some to fit in the rear.  There was a thread on that too.  Ah, there have been some interesting discussions on the list over the years.  Wonder where my buddy Kelly Hanna is these days? B-)    Kurt Ehrhardt 66 Chevelle Malibu 66 Chevelle SS ACES #1280 TC Gold #263 Enfield, CT