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I am working on a 54 belair wagon and I want to convert it to disc brakes and power steering. can anyone help me out and tell me what parts will or can interchange with this car. I have a great salvage yard near me and I would like to get the parts used/ I don't have the $$ to buy these conversion kits. HELP:confused:
You may want to look into a subframe from a camaro . You will gain power dics brakes, power steering, and motor mounts for sbc. Then when you need new parts you know what to buy for.
By the way: Welcome to CHR you'll get a ton of support here.
How much of a pain is it for those 2 frames to line up ?
I do not know the widths of the frames. I have used 80's camaros for a lot of cars and trucks. You could use one from a Monte Carlo or any other car that suits your need. Don't get me wrong you'll have to do a lot of measuring before cutting. If you don't have the tools and knowledge to do this you may be better off trying to find the parts you started out looking for.
I don't know what they cost but a mustange ll front end may be a way to go$$$.
There are a number of people who have the mustII kits for these cars..... most run between $1500-$2000....
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...201sc_easyifs/
http://50chevy.com/parts.html
http://waltonfabrication.com/dh/0601.htm
http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/
$1500-2000......................
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I am not going to say what is best, but I put a Nova clip in my 51 Ford pickup and it cost me next to nothing. Maybe, I got lucky that it didn't need any ball joints or anything. I did replace the idler arm .
Point is, do what you can best afford............Me, I am not the type to sink alot of money into my cars.
Also, I feel that the M11 setup is for lighter duty cars...........a full size Chevy or a pickup truck is a lot heavier than the Mustang.....just my opinion.
I plan on putting a front subframe in my 53 Bel Air soon. Its from a 78 Z28. I imagine it isnt too hard.. I see lot of cars that have it. I did some quick measuring and it looks like it will work fine.
This might be the best way to go if you have the experience and tools. Also, all the front end parts such as bushings and ball joints are still easy to get.
I will post pictures of my progress as it comes along. Good luck with yours.
Got any pictures of the wagon??
Just remember.....................Measure, measure, measure.............before you cut or weld anything.
I don't have any pics yet but I will post them when I get them. I do have a bare camaro clip, but I don't think I will put the clip on myself, i do know a couple guys that are chassis guys maybe they can help me out
When you get the front spindles, backing plates and brake drums off the old Chevy, give me a PM. I'd be interested in buying the setup from you.
Don
There's nothing wrong with the original suspension, it was used on Corvettes until '62. A power rack and pinion from a Celebrity and Chevelle discs fix it up nice.
what about spindles ? and what year chevelle ?
ITOLDYOUSO When I get the front end apart I will send you a pm to see if you want them
ITOLDYOUSO When I get the front end apart I will send you a pm to see if you want them
Ok. No rush, this is for 2 projects down the road.
Don