My New Bel Air (Help Req) - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

18htan · 12-11-2007, 11:44 AM

Hey All...

I have picked up a nice 63 Bel Air 'headbang'

Now I need some wisdom. As much as one can love the drum brakes, it is time for an upgrade.

I have heard that some of the early holden disk front ends will bolt straight in.

A point in the right direction would be a huge help.

Edit:
I need to refresh my browser to see the pics I posted... Maybe its just my crap internet.

18htan · 13-11-2007, 10:17 AM

I heard HQ Discs would fit.

Can anybody shed any light on this?

Finster · 15-11-2007, 10:27 PM

Cool ride. I have a 59 Chev.

If they are the same as the 59 Chev which I beleive they are the HQ disk will fit. You will need to buy Kit that has brackets to allow the calipers to bolt to the spindles. Also you may need to get 63 chev bearing seals and have the roters machined to make them fit.
Not sure where you are but give Allstar Classic American Parts (Qld) a call 07 5529 4629.
Also give Classic chevy a call they are based in Sydney Smithfield. Don't have the number handy but I will get back top you.

Let us know how you go.

HARDWARE · 08-12-2007, 10:00 AM

Im doing some suspension work on a 66 chev caprice sports and it has a vt commo brake conversion. It still uses the original stub axle. The kit came from Hoppers Stoppers.I can e-mail you pice if you like!

18htan · 10-12-2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HARDWARE

Im doing some suspension work on a 66 chev caprice sports and it has a vt commo brake conversion. It still uses the original stub axle. The kit came from Hoppers Stoppers.I can e-mail you pice if you like!

Hey HARDWARE, that would be great if you could email me the price.

Hows the work coming along?

wedgemotors · 13-12-2007, 06:12 PM

Id like to help you, I know a little bit about the ol 63s, I have one a few years ago and a good friend of mine has one now, Actually it looks very similar to the condition of yours

HARDWARE · 16-12-2007, 11:18 AM

Hows the work coming along?[/quote]

Yeah coming along well. I've replaced all front and rear control arm bushes, tie rod ends, all ball joints, panard bushes and caster bushes. I installed a new ignition switch and barrel/key.
I took all the key locks out and had them coded as all locks were different keys. Just had a new windscreen installed $$$$$ ouch! I still have to install an AU thermo fan and a waterpump.

18htan · 17-12-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HARDWARE

Quote:

Originally Posted by 18htan

Hows the work coming along?

Yeah coming along well. I've replaced all front and rear control arm bushes, tie rod ends, all ball joints, panard bushes and caster bushes. I installed a new ignition switch and barrel/key.
I took all the key locks out and had them coded as all locks were different keys. Just had a new windscreen installed $$$$$ ouch! I still have to install an AU thermo fan and a waterpump.

I had to do the front bushes, and left hand upper ball joint. Every thing else was in good shape.

Oh the windscreen.... Ouch Indeed! I got mine installed TODAY! Thanks to Shannons, so it didn't hurt my hip pocket, although I had to get a screen with a tint across the top... I was going to have to wait 2 months to get a clear one out of the states.

HARDWARE · 19-12-2007, 09:25 PM

Where are you getting your parts from? Found all that stuff off the shelf at Eagle Auto Spares!

18htan · 17-02-2008, 12:08 AM

Hey Hardware, As I am just starting the work I have not required many parts.

Currently all thats required to get her on the road is an upper left ball joint.

How did you go with the discs?

HARDWARE · 26-02-2008, 10:12 AM

pm sent with all info on conversion.

Jev.

iViLe · 20-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Hey nice Belair, I have a 64 Belair which i have spent a lot of time redoing the brakes on.

Just wondering if you are still looking at discs for the front?

I run a bolt on wilwood kit on the front which i had imported from the usa via vpw, kinda puts the VT kit to shame and costs the same.

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/08/index.asp

18htan · 21-04-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iViLe

Hey nice Belair, I have a 64 Belair which i have spent a lot of time redoing the brakes on.

Just wondering if you are still looking at discs for the front?

I run a bolt on wilwood kit on the front which i had imported from the usa via vpw, kinda puts the VT kit to shame and costs the same.

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/08/index.asp

Hey thanks mate...

How much was the kit delivered?

What are your thoughts on these?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BIG-BRAKE-CON...QQcmdZViewItem

iViLe · 21-04-2008, 07:44 PM

Yes I have seen the VT brakes , My dad will be getting some hubs and brackets from them for his 62 pontiac as he already has the calipers and rotors They seem like a good kit, but i saw the wilwood kit and just had to have them!

I also dont use a booster anymore, it took it and the pedal out and replaced them with a wilwood dual master cyl pedal assembly, but you will still headbutt the dash!

From vpw.com.au
I had to put a 50% Deposit on them and they took about a month to arrive from the usa. I also picked them up from vpw in epping.

Wilwood

DYNALITE PRO SERIES FRONT HUB KIT

VENTED ROTOR TYPE

1963 - 1964 IMPALA / CORVETTE

PART NUMBER
140-5329-B* $1299.00

140-5329-BD drilled and slotted $1369.00

heres some pics.
http://ivile.bur.st/car/brakes/

USAutomotives · 08-05-2008, 03:55 PM

Cool ride, call me if you're ever stuck for parts! U.S.Automotives (07) 3341 3544 or check our website, http://www.usautomotives.com.au

12-11-2007, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
18htan casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne Town Ride: 1963 Chev Belair Posts: 71	My New Bel Air (Help Req) Hey All... I have picked up a nice 63 Bel Air 'headbang' Now I need some wisdom. As much as one can love the drum brakes, it is time for an upgrade. I have heard that some of the early holden disk front ends will bolt straight in. A point in the right direction would be a huge help. Edit: I need to refresh my browser to see the pics I posted... Maybe its just my crap internet. Last edited by 18htan; 12-11-2007 at 02:16 PM.

08-12-2007, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
HARDWARE casual poster Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: HG Kingswood Posts: 219	Im doing some suspension work on a 66 chev caprice sports and it has a vt commo brake conversion. It still uses the original stub axle. The kit came from Hoppers Stoppers.I can e-mail you pice if you like! __________________ 11.13 @ 121 mph

13-12-2007, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
wedgemotors casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: qld Ride: Unorthodox "Racing" Posts: 340	Id like to help you, I know a little bit about the ol 63s, I have one a few years ago and a good friend of mine has one now, Actually it looks very similar to the condition of yours __________________ faster faster faster, untill the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of DEATH

16-12-2007, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
HARDWARE casual poster Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: HG Kingswood Posts: 219	Hows the work coming along?[/quote] Yeah coming along well. I've replaced all front and rear control arm bushes, tie rod ends, all ball joints, panard bushes and caster bushes. I installed a new ignition switch and barrel/key. I took all the key locks out and had them coded as all locks were different keys. Just had a new windscreen installed $$$$$ ouch! I still have to install an AU thermo fan and a waterpump. __________________ 11.13 @ 121 mph

19-12-2007, 09:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
HARDWARE casual poster Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: HG Kingswood Posts: 219	Where are you getting your parts from? Found all that stuff off the shelf at Eagle Auto Spares! __________________ 11.13 @ 121 mph

13-11-2007, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
18htan casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne Town Ride: 1963 Chev Belair Posts: 71	I heard HQ Discs would fit. Can anybody shed any light on this?

15-11-2007, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Finster Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NSW Ride: 1959 Chevrolet Posts: 1	Cool ride. I have a 59 Chev. If they are the same as the 59 Chev which I beleive they are the HQ disk will fit. You will need to buy Kit that has brackets to allow the calipers to bolt to the spindles. Also you may need to get 63 chev bearing seals and have the roters machined to make them fit. Not sure where you are but give Allstar Classic American Parts (Qld) a call 07 5529 4629. Also give Classic chevy a call they are based in Sydney Smithfield. Don't have the number handy but I will get back top you. Let us know how you go.

17-02-2008, 12:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
18htan casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne Town Ride: 1963 Chev Belair Posts: 71	Hey Hardware, As I am just starting the work I have not required many parts. Currently all thats required to get her on the road is an upper left ball joint. How did you go with the discs?

26-02-2008, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
HARDWARE casual poster Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: HG Kingswood Posts: 219	pm sent with all info on conversion. Jev. __________________ 11.13 @ 121 mph

20-04-2008, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
iViLe Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Victoria Ride: 64, Chev Belair and A little Gemini! Posts: 7	Hey nice Belair, I have a 64 Belair which i have spent a lot of time redoing the brakes on. Just wondering if you are still looking at discs for the front? I run a bolt on wilwood kit on the front which i had imported from the usa via vpw, kinda puts the VT kit to shame and costs the same. http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/08/index.asp

21-04-2008, 07:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
iViLe Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Victoria Ride: 64, Chev Belair and A little Gemini! Posts: 7	Yes I have seen the VT brakes , My dad will be getting some hubs and brackets from them for his 62 pontiac as he already has the calipers and rotors They seem like a good kit, but i saw the wilwood kit and just had to have them! I also dont use a booster anymore, it took it and the pedal out and replaced them with a wilwood dual master cyl pedal assembly, but you will still headbutt the dash! From vpw.com.au I had to put a 50% Deposit on them and they took about a month to arrive from the usa. I also picked them up from vpw in epping. Wilwood DYNALITE PRO SERIES FRONT HUB KIT VENTED ROTOR TYPE 1963 - 1964 IMPALA / CORVETTE PART NUMBER 140-5329-B $1299.00* 140-5329-BD drilled and slotted $1369.00 heres some pics. http://ivile.bur.st/car/brakes/

08-05-2008, 03:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
USAutomotives Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brisbane Ride: VZ SS Thunder & '59 Chevy Posts: 8	Cool ride, call me if you're ever stuck for parts! U.S.Automotives (07) 3341 3544 or check our website, http://www.usautomotives.com.au __________________ U.S.Automotives - Competitively Priced Performance & Restoration Components http://www.usautomotives.com.au

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