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johnm
02-28-2005, 08:38 PM
Anyone have the aluminum plate adapter for the spindle to convert a 2nd Gen to a C5 front brake setup for sale?


John

MrQuick
02-28-2005, 11:35 PM
Call Yody out I think he was having them made? Or he may know where to get them. Check out his web page http://www.formula454.com/ geo cities sucks and goes down offen.

yody
03-01-2005, 08:57 PM
no brackets here

MrQuick
03-01-2005, 10:27 PM
you otta play poker....what do you think of the brackets you have in AL? Think it will be strong enough? Hey John , I'll see if I can help you out... when do you need them? Im over my head busy!

apex69
03-02-2005, 03:14 AM
you otta play poker....what do you think of the brackets you have in AL? Think it will be strong enough? Hey John , I'll see if I can help you out... when do you need them? Im over my head busy!


The brackets may be strong enough based on the material grade selected, but keeping them securely fastened is trickier with dissimilar metals especially in the brake area. The difference in thermal expansion between steel and aluminum with heat transfer may require some blue, #404 thread lock to keep bolts from backing out.

MrQuick
03-02-2005, 09:15 PM
thanks `O~O> , Ive got a template and found some 2" x 10" x 5/8" 6061. I think i will give it a try.

jeffandre
03-02-2005, 10:43 PM
thanks `O~O> , Ive got a template and found some 2" x 10" x 5/8" 6061. I think i will give it a try.

Vince,
You all moved yet? I will be hooking up with you when I need custom front caliper mounting brackets, I figure I will need to give you the rotors, calipers, and spindle/hub assembly (anything else you need to do the job?). It's a way's off still, but I gotta get my order in early, you are too busy!!! Take it easy, hope life is treatin ya right and say hi to your lady,

72SSAbody
03-04-2005, 12:06 PM
Anyone have the aluminum plate adapter for the spindle to convert a 2nd Gen to a C5 front brake setup for sale?


John

John,
Yes, I have a set.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7961738017&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

Price is $60 plus $10 to ship to your door.

I'm guessing you've probably seen my website on the swap for my 'velle. You're swap will be a lot easier as you don't have to worry about tall joints and tie rods.

www.geocities.com/diels12000/BrakesII.html

Also, in this month's Car Craft the red 2nd gen. Camaro has my brackets on the car. Jim has a very nice Camaro with a swapped in LS1.

Vince,
With the price difference between 6061, 2024 and 7075 I wouldn't hesitate to step up in material. You're factor of safety from the increased yield point will be your friend in this case.

Joe

MrQuick
03-04-2005, 07:35 PM
thanks for the tip Joe, what which would you recommend.

DONGEE6773
03-10-2005, 12:21 PM
JOE, what am i lookin' at price wise to do this on a second gen camaro? especially if i don't have access to a lathe to get the hubs done. Would you be willing to fab a set for me for a price?let me know, thanks!

-dongee

airrj1
03-10-2005, 02:02 PM
The hub isn't too hard to do. You just need a little imagination. Checkout my site (http://www.buffnet.net/~airrj/CBB%20Construction.html) there are some photos of my hubs. If you have no tools to work with a local shop could do it easily.

72SSAbody
03-15-2005, 08:19 AM
Vince,
Take a look at the 7075. I think you'll like the properties of it.




JOE, what am i lookin' at price wise to do this on a second gen camaro? especially if i don't have access to a lathe to get the hubs done. Would you be willing to fab a set for me for a price?let me know, thanks!

-dongee

Price wise you'll be a heck of a lot better than the '64-'72 GM A-body guys. I've had guys scrounge around on 'vette forums and have put this system together for $300 (which includes some new parts).

Rotors you can get from www.rockauto.com for $16 a side plus shipping or NAPA has them for $25 a side if you don't want to pay shipping.

The "hurdle" is the hubs (like RJ points out), but its really not that bad of a hurdle to overcome. I'm sending off a set of rotors today to have machined into hubs. If you are interested just PM me and I can work out a set for you. I don't know final price, but I can tell you it isn't going to be at the cost of custom hubs that are out there.

Joe

DONGEE6773
03-15-2005, 11:34 AM
joe, pm'ed ya!

primate
03-15-2005, 07:31 PM
i have access to a lathe, anyone have some dimensions for the hub?

ks71z28
03-15-2005, 09:07 PM
I am looking to do this possibly. I may have access to the parts. I can mill hubs if I get the correct measurements. I will try to get a nother set of spindles and rotors to do the swap. Do th brackets differ between the 11 and 12" spindles. I would assume so???

72SSAbody
03-16-2005, 07:04 AM
Do th brackets differ between the 11 and 12" spindles. I would assume so???

Actually, the spindles have the dust shield bolt holes (which you will drill and tap out) in the same location for the 11" & 12" spindles.

Joe

Steve68
03-16-2005, 10:37 AM
Joe I PM'd you on Fbody stuff, Thanks Steve