Re: Disc Brake Bolt-On???

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2007/2/16 22:05:01

When things warm up I may have a solution to this that is cheap and uses easily available junkyard parts.

Paul down in Las Vegas used the front spindles off of a 79 and back Ford F150 (twin I beam 2WD model) that worked really well. The modifications that were involved were rather intense, and I think I may have a workaround, but I won't know for sure until it gets warmer. My plan is to use E150 van front spindles instead of the pickup ones. They are different, and maybe that difference will be the solution to a complete bolt on that's inexpensive and easy to do. And, if it fits a '56, it should work for all years back to at least '51. If the spindles are the same part # for all years from '56 back, then this may work. I'll keep you all posted as time goes by.

Like I said before, this is going to be an exciting year for Packards!

Eric