Now why would you want to hang those parts on your cars when you could do this conversion instead!
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| Author: | sixty4dartgt [ Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Scarebird disc brake conversion ??? |
Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 4563063747 It says keep the SBP and use Chevy S10 brakes? It was just featured in Mopar Action. I just converted to BBP, but maybe someone else is interested. |
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| Author: | Eric W [ Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:03 pm ] |
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The guy who makes the conversion kit is on Moparts as tallzag and local to me. He collects old mopar cop cars, nice guy, good products! I plan on doing the conversion myself. |
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| Author: | andyf [ Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:29 am ] |
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Now why would you want to hang those parts on your cars when you could do this conversion instead!
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| Author: | zedpapa [ Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Discs |
uummmmmm......cost? those of us on a budget can't afford the calipers alone(at $300 a caliper, my cost). although it is a tempting conversion. zedpapa |
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| Author: | toplesslant [ Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:25 pm ] |
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what is the difference in the 64 and 65 that make them not workable on the 64...??? |
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| Author: | sixty4dartgt [ Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:36 pm ] |
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I'm not sure I understand your question. What doesn't work on '64? If you are wondering why I did not use scarebird on my '64, it's because I already put an Explorer rear in the back, giving me the big bolt pattern (4.5" x 5). I did not want 2 different sets of rims, so I did a disc conversion from a '74 Valiant, which changes the front to BBP. 
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| Author: | tallzag [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Scarebird |
Hey, Tallzag here and I am the one selling the Scarebird stuff. On the '64 question, according to the interchange manuals we have seen it will not interchange, but we have not had the opportunity to try a conversion on a 64 yet. As far as I know, this is the only way to convert to disc brakes on an A-Body while keeping the SBP wheels without using a Kelsey Hayes set-up. We have a 10" drum conversion and a 9" drum conversion, total cost for everything is about $300.00. |
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| Author: | tallzag [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Scarebird |
Hey, Tallzag here and I am the one selling the Scarebird stuff. On the '64 question, according to the interchange manuals we have seen it will not interchange, but we have not had the opportunity to try a conversion on a 64 yet. As far as I know, this is the only way to convert to disc brakes on an A-Body while keeping the SBP wheels without using a Kelsey Hayes set-up. We have a 10" drum conversion and a 9" drum conversion, total cost for everything is about $300.00. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 4558822896 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 4542271886 |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Scarebird |
Quote: Hey, Tallzag here and I am the one selling the Scarebird stuff. On the '64 question, according to the interchange manuals we have seen it will not interchange, but we have not had the opportunity to try a conversion on a 64 yet.
That's not correct. There is no difference in the A-body 9" drum components or setup between '62 and '72. Interchange manuals are good for ballpark-scale knowledge, but they frequently just don't get you all the way there. Whatever you offer that works on a '65 A-body, also works on a '64, a '63 or a '62 A-body.The "might work/might not" question would be on '60-'61 cars, which have some component and setup differences. |
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| Author: | Tallzag [ Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Scarebird |
Just wanted to give you guys an update on the Scarebird Brakes. We have redesigned the 9 inch drum brake kit and now you do NOT have to cut your spindle with it! It is a much better design and we are real excited about it. Take a look: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCAREBIR ... QQtcZphoto |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:53 am ] |
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Doesn't that chevy use the 5x100mm bolt pattern? Wouldn't the same cavets that are raised about using the rims, also apply to the rotors? Do you need to install longer studs? Does your setup for the 8 3/4" axle, also work form th 8 1/4" axle? If not, why not? |
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| Author: | cavisco [ Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Scarebird Disc |
I think this setup is very clever. The low-budget aspect is very appealing. I had a look at there web site and will definately be ordering some brackets for my son's '72 Skylark. Scott. 
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| Author: | Tallzag [ Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Scarebird |
You do have to redrill the rotors for the set-up to get the correct small bolt pattern. The 8 3/4 will also work for the 8 1/4. |
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| Author: | slacker91 [ Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:20 pm ] |
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im thinking of doing this upgrade for my front brakes, it seems the easiest and most straight forward to do, but one question, what kind of wheels would i want if im planning on moving up to 14" wheels? 14"x?, 5x4...what should the ? mark be? and once i do figure this out, what brand/place to buy is good? any recomendations? thanks for your time, guys |
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| Author: | 440_Magnum [ Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:15 pm ] |
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[quote="andyf"]Now why would you want to hang those parts on your cars when you could do this conversion instead! Because drilled rotors suck? 
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