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Brie----another thing about the 292 Y blocks------the heavier duty trucks---like maybe 2 ton---had 7/16 sodium filled exhaust stems and were quite heavy so don't plan on any sort of high rpm if your heads have them---you can change guides and stem sizes tho and if you mill any off the heads you need to do 150% from the manifold surface of the head to maintain alignment---.060 from deck = .090 from intake surface

Concerning the front end of the '59, does anyone make a spindle that will accommodate a later model Disc Brake setup? I don't have the bucks to graft a Fox Chassis into the truck, so if I go to discs on the front, it will have to be on the "I Beam" front end.

I'm thinking we put the later disc brake spindle/hub on John Keeling's truck, but it would of been a 1967 and I don't know if they would fit the 59----------If you do, you will need to change master cylinder and probably go to power brakes but if you have power steering I would suggest the Mustang Hydro boost over vacume assist---

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

Brie----another thing about the 292 Y blocks------the heavier duty trucks---like maybe 2 ton---had 7/16 sodium filled exhaust stems and were quite heavy so don't plan on any sort of high rpm if your heads have them---you can change guides and stem sizes tho and if you mill any off the heads you need to do 150% from the manifold surface of the head to maintain alignment---.060 from deck = .090 from intake surface

THANKS, that's a big help.

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

I'm thinking we put the later disc brake spindle/hub on John Keeling's truck, but it would of been a 1967 and I don't know if they would fit the 59----------If you do, you will need to change master cylinder and probably go to power brakes but if you have power steering I would suggest the Mustang Hydro boost over vacume assist---

I'm wondering that because they are still Twin "I" beam suspended, if using spindles that are from a seventies era F series truck would go farther to insure success with the brake refurbishing?

By going to the 70's spindles, as Jerry said, you would gain disc brakes which would be a huge improvement in braking for the truck! Around here the spindles, calipers, and rotors are cheap at the junk yard and in the long run would not only give you better braking but would probably cost less to put on then rebuilding all the stock drum brake stuff!! The kingpins connecting the spindles to the I-beam would be the only issue, but some machining on either or both pieces should be able to get the correct diameter's for the bushings! IMO, even if the cost were higher going to the disc brake setup would be well worth it!

Starting sometime next month, after "Uncle Sugar" releases out Veteran's Pensions, I will start taking apart the front brakes, to measure the king pins and other relevant parts, for some junkyard re-supply. At that time, I will take photos of the progress. I will also measure the leaf spring pads, to see if I can use a newer Rear Axle.

You can also use a website like Rock Auto and see what part numbers are needed for items like king pins and brake pads calipers etc.... You might see where those parts are the same or different and never have to leave the comfort of your arm chair!