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08-28-2004 09:40 PM #1
'39 Cadillac - Need suspension Help
I'm a new guy here, and am looking for any advise, comments, or referrals on the suspension on my 1939 Cadillac 60S (X-frame).
I have a newer 472 V8, 400 tranny, P/S, and steering column installed long ago by the previous owner from a 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. It seems geared low (probably due to stock rear end), but otherwise works well.
My problem is the crummy drum brakes (even after rebuilds of everything including master & wheel cyclinders), and now the front end steering needs rebuilt.
I also was told I could use a brake booster from a Vega where the Master is now, and it would fit give me more power to the drum brakes ??
My question is, should I just put a newer front end under it (with disc brakes), and what would be an easy replacement?
Or should I just rebuild or somehow upgrade what I have.
Anyone have any suggestions? I'm not sure where to go from here.
Mike
on small cars yes. but fat fender cars are pretty much the same in size and weight as the donor car. i found s10 brakes work great on fat fender and pickups. a deuce will just need manual brakes...
Time for brakes