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  1. wagonman

    Power Steering conversion.

    Just got done. Instead of using the Federal pump and old style box I used a Saginaw pump and a box from a 74 A-body. Aside for minor clearance of the bolt holes to the K-frame and juggling pulleys pretty straight forward. The column was a bit tedious. I have the B PS shaft but it is a bit short...
  2. wagonman

    P.S. conversion

    Howdy Folks, Finally doing PS on the 68. I am using a newer style box and a Saginaw pump. Box went in fine with a little grinding on the K-frame holes. Went from the single groove crank pulley to a 2 grove. I think the pulley is for the Federal type pump and the Sag pump belt needs another grove...
  3. wagonman

    Upper ball joints

    How do you screwup a ball joint? Well you reverse engineer it in China thats how. Same upper that has been used from like 62 to the mid 70s. I should know better. Pics are the OEM, China junk and O Reillys. Got a case opened with the Bay.
  4. wagonman

    11 in rear drums

    I am in need of 2 rear drums for my 8 3/4 11x2 1/2. I see Summit has a Raybestos # 2953r but they are saying 3 1/2 wide. Could be a typo? has anyone used these? I can order them and return if not correct. The sales guy said the application is for a 70-74 RR. Thanks.
  5. wagonman

    11.75 disc brake questions

    Howdy All, I picked up 2 11.75 set ups with everything from the spindles out. What I have on the car now is 10 inch discs from IIRC a 71-72 Satty wagon. They work fine but if Ican go to the bigger discs why not. So I tore one side down to check fitment. The rotors from the donor have a bigger...
  6. wagonman

    Goofy 8 3/4 ID

    So I picked up a Crusty 8 3/4 for cheep, supposed to be out of an A-body NOT. It is complete drum to drum with a 741 case and a 3.91 tag, looks to have never been apart. Tore it down to a bare housing and started measuring. I used the sticky chart as a reference. Here goes, flange to flange is...
  7. wagonman

    Lets talk Brake pads

    First My set-up, 68 B-body with 71 pin type calipers and 11 inch rotors. 11 inch rear drums. Manual master every thing is new. The car stops well with the rears locking on wet pavement with HARD braking. Running a NAPA Tru-stop TS-781 made in china pad. Lots of dust and fading after numerous...
  8. wagonman

    Manual to Power Steering?s

    Hello Everyone, I am getting tired of my Armstrong manual steering. It works fine but I need power. What works as far as interchange parts from a wrecking yard. Vans,Trucks ect. Its a big block and I need everything pump, box,pulleys and hoses. 68 B body 440 with headders A/T. Thanks.
  9. wagonman

    71 discs on a 68

    Well I have the suspension torn down for My swap and need to know the orientation for the spindles. The setup came off a 71 satelite with pin type calipers. Do the calipers sit in front or rear?
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