Hi guys!
So I’m the proud new owner of a ‘70 coupe, that’s really more rescue than resto... That being said, my first project will definitely be the brakes. The car has a mild 351 Cleveland, with an unknown manual (no power assist) disc setup for the fronts and the original style drums on the original 8” rear end. Right now the car has a C4 in it, but I have plans for a manual trans and 4 wheel disc to go along with suspension upgrades and fuel injection.
With thoughts of eventually putting a late model 8.8 rearend in the car, what would everyone recommend as an immediate upgrade to what I have? I really dislike the manual brakes and ideally want to put in a master cylinder and power assist unit I can use down the road, perhaps with just a master cylinder change.
Am I crazy here? I’m sure I can’t be the first guy to start down this road. Like most everyone else, budget is a factor, I prefer to build my cars in stages, biting off little chunks of money and driving it between upgrades. Ideally one stop shopping is nice, but not necessary...
Thanks in advance,
Scatter’d
So I’m the proud new owner of a ‘70 coupe, that’s really more rescue than resto... That being said, my first project will definitely be the brakes. The car has a mild 351 Cleveland, with an unknown manual (no power assist) disc setup for the fronts and the original style drums on the original 8” rear end. Right now the car has a C4 in it, but I have plans for a manual trans and 4 wheel disc to go along with suspension upgrades and fuel injection.
With thoughts of eventually putting a late model 8.8 rearend in the car, what would everyone recommend as an immediate upgrade to what I have? I really dislike the manual brakes and ideally want to put in a master cylinder and power assist unit I can use down the road, perhaps with just a master cylinder change.
Am I crazy here? I’m sure I can’t be the first guy to start down this road. Like most everyone else, budget is a factor, I prefer to build my cars in stages, biting off little chunks of money and driving it between upgrades. Ideally one stop shopping is nice, but not necessary...
Thanks in advance,
Scatter’d