I want to convert the Skylark from 4 lug front wheels to 5 lug. I imagine I will have to replace the spindle as well. I want to convert the drums to disc brakes. Anyone have parts suppliers?
Did the 65 to 69 Corvairs 5 lug? That would do the front, not sure what axles would fit that rear. Try some of the companies that make disk brake set-ups like PST or Right Stuff. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mustang-II...=item1cbc3b446c:g:VhkAAOSwJ2pbvck1:rk:14:pf:0
No doctor. When I signed up on the this web page a million years ago I was putting my password in or login I got distracted and hit enter. I had only put in dr. Thus its been dr ever since.
I converted a 65 el Camino to front disc using s-10 front spindles and rotors. My ex worked at AutoZone, so we compared upper and lower ball joints from the s-10 and Camino. I also had to use the s-10 outer tie rods, because the s-10 spindles are metric. -Josh
Thank you. I have to look into everything for the conversion. Master cylinder (it currently has the old one reservoir Suicide type) Spindles Hubs Brakes ????? What else?????
Why change the spindles? That is opening up a can of worms imo. The late 60's Camaro hub (68or69) will fit right on your existing spindles. Dr you need to join a 61-63 Y-body specific car group. You will have much better luck with information from them than you will here. Keith
Your right Keith. I was not planning on changing spindles unless I need too. My fingers may have been typing faster than my brain was thinking. So Hubs, master cylinder, brake lines, some sort of conversion/bracket kit.
Master cylinder I suggest the mid to late 60's amc an old Napa part # 47-36237 they are like $20 or so. If you stick with the original 4 bolt wheel pattern and use the Scarebird conversion brackets I have all the right part # you will need. Keith
I belong to the Buick Skylark Forum 61-63 http://skylark616263.forumotion.com/ it seems pretty inactive. Are there more?
Theirs an old Yahoo group most of the older guys in that and not real active. Most of the action these days are in the Facebook groups. There's like 4 different groups on Facebook, 61-63 Olds, 61&62 Pontiac, 63 Pontiac, 61-63 Buick. I'm a member of them all cause I love these Y body cars and want to learn as much as I can about them all. Oldsmobile is buick's twin sister and share tons of parts. Keith
Thanks Keith I never thought of facebook. I want the 5 lug so I can put bigger brakes on it. Plan to drag race some and want to be able to stop