73 Apollo disk brake conversion - where to source?

Discussion in 'The "X" bodies' started by Stagedcoach71, Oct 20, 2016.

  1. Stagedcoach71

    Stagedcoach71 Well-Known Member

    I have power drum now. I would like to move to front disk set-up. Ideally it would be a kit that would allow me to run OE Buick wheels; either steelies with dog dishes or Buick Ralleyes.
    Who offers a kit for the best bang/buck?
     
    Last edited: Oct 21, 2016
  2. newmexguy

    newmexguy Well-Known Member

    Lots out there - since it is identical to the 68 - 74 Chev II/Nova.
     
  3. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    If you go Wilwood,their Chevelle setups work on the Nova's as well
     
  4. SteeveeDee

    SteeveeDee Orange Acres

    I'm kind of surprised that they weren't all disc brake by '73. I don't recall ever seeing a Chevy Nova of that vintage with front drums, and I worked at a dealer. Could have slipped by me, though. That, and my old iron-clad memory is showing some rust. Use it or lose it.
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  6. Stagedcoach71

    Stagedcoach71 Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Oct 21, 2016
  7. SteeveeDee

    SteeveeDee Orange Acres

    If the pistons are side by side, yes you will need either 14" disc brake wheels or 15" wheels. When I upgraded to discs on my Skylark, I used the parts off a '72 Le Mans, single pistons worked fine.
     
  8. Stagedcoach71

    Stagedcoach71 Well-Known Member

  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yes, many years ago. Stand up guys then. Hope things haven't changed.
     
  10. Stagedcoach71

    Stagedcoach71 Well-Known Member

    I ask because they had no technical person available. I thought it was bit odd that the person who answered the phone could only tell me they were closing at 3:00.

    Not a bad experience, I just thought it would be easier to buy things from them.
     
  11. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Not really that surprising to me. Maybe just the particular person you talked to.
     
  12. Stagedcoach71

    Stagedcoach71 Well-Known Member

    I'll try again Monday.
     
  13. newmexguy

    newmexguy Well-Known Member

     
  14. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

     

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