Re: IML: NEED HELP- 1955

[roger crabtree <rcrabshish@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi list,
Just a note to all of you about the disk brake system
for the 55.  I noticed in the pictures of the 55 that
had the disks on it, that the front end looked like a
newer style A-frame.  I would say that he cut the
frame and replaced the front half with a sub frame. 
This would be the easiest up date to do on these cars.
 I have done this to a 46 olds and have made two
frames from scratch, early model furd pu.  Sub framing
these old cars can be a real job.  Judging from the
bearing hubs on the conversion it must of been a
larger vehicle size.  Another way this can be done is
by finding a hub that will except the older size wheel
bearings.  Street Rodders do this with the Dodge
rotors on the 38-41 furd wishbone axles.  The
hydraulic part is easy.  I also noticed that there are
some company's that are making C-body brake set ups in
Street Rodder magazines.  I don't know if they make
the early imperial sets.  The 55 and 56 are becoming
very popular with the hot rod crowed.  It won't be
long.  
RC Billings, Montanaaaaaaaa

    --- Chad & Teresa Smith <hemi_powered@xxxxxxx>
wrote: 
> Hello all:
> 
> Does anyone out there know what car would make a
> good donor car to convert my 1955 to disc brakes?  
> 
> Teresa Smith
>  

=====
RC Billings, Montanaaaaaa 

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