Hey all,
Noticed this on eBay this morning- a company called Scarebird is selling a new disc brake conversion bracket/rotor/caliper setup for the '65-'66s. Haven't had experience with this company, but thought to pass it along for those that might be interested. I'm assuming that you'd also need a new master cylinder, proportioning valve, etc. etc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F100-1-2-ton-1965-1966-1967-front-disc-brake-conversion-/371108757214?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5667ce3ede&vxp=mtr
'65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
'65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
Great company.
I used them on a falcon that I owned.
What you are doing is buying brackets that mount to your original spindles. Not sure what they're called on slicks..
You then go to your local auto part store and buy off the shelf part to convert to discs.
My falcon used Nissan stanza rotors, gm calipers and Cadillac brake hoses.. simple bolt disc brakes. Requires a master cylinder change too.
I doubt the offer a 65-66 4*4 kit
I used them on a falcon that I owned.
What you are doing is buying brackets that mount to your original spindles. Not sure what they're called on slicks..
You then go to your local auto part store and buy off the shelf part to convert to discs.
My falcon used Nissan stanza rotors, gm calipers and Cadillac brake hoses.. simple bolt disc brakes. Requires a master cylinder change too.
I doubt the offer a 65-66 4*4 kit
Nathan Cooper,
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1963.5 falcon sprint
1963 falcon squire wagon
1965 slick f100 4*4
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
Nathan390 wrote:I doubt the offer a 65-66 4*4 kit
there is nothing for the 4x4s other than the later open knuckle d44 front end which is obviously swapping the entire axle.
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
Drum brakes for me it is then.. I kinda like the closed knuckle set up
Nathan Cooper,
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
Dang, I have a set of similar brackets, must check on them, I would sell them for less than that!
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
My , I believe they might have a good product,, Not for me ,, BUT I guess they don't know that you can get any 73/79 F-100/150 front end and use all that instead of that other brands that are mismatching parts with other car mfg's. which still is a better idea using Ford's set up,, also I would use the later I-Beams since they have the notches in them to use the Original Ford Set up for Front Sway Bar's
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
Tom, that is why I still have those brackets, I bought them from a crowd over here just before I found Slicks 60`s and the better way of doing things!
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Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
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Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
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Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
They know, Tom, just like their Falcon/Comet conversions, they appeal to the guy who wants an easy solution without searching for the factory interchanges. With my memory, I am beginning to record all my "hybrid" conversions and the original applications for each!
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Re: '65-'66 Disc brake conversion on eBay
Paul,
I did the scarebird conversion because at the time it was the only four lug disc brake option available.
As I upgraded brakes after I spent big money on wheels and tires.
But hey thanks for calling me lazy because I used non ford parts on my falcon.
I did the scarebird conversion because at the time it was the only four lug disc brake option available.
As I upgraded brakes after I spent big money on wheels and tires.
But hey thanks for calling me lazy because I used non ford parts on my falcon.
Nathan Cooper,
1965 slick f100 4*4
1963.5 falcon sprint
1963 falcon squire wagon
1965 slick f100 4*4
1963.5 falcon sprint
1963 falcon squire wagon