Looking for some front and rear end ideas. Putting a '63 401 - '64 T400 in my '54 Roadmaster. Trying to figure out what to do with the front end to help with handling, short of a clip. But then there's this huge PS steering box sitting on the column that I'd like to get out of the way. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Gary
hey gary,i got a 50 buick sedanette and put a k-car power rack and pinion in it and it works great.its a rear steer and i shortened the steering arms to make it turn a little faster.here is some pics including 12" disc brakes on the stock spindles
By the way, I have a '50 Sedanette as well (4 door). It's the only 4 door that appeals to me from the 50's. Anyway, more pics would be great if you have them. I'd love to see what you did with the column. From the pictures, it looks like you keep the basic suspension components and made a bracket to hold the rack. How did you upgrade to disc brakes? Thanks! Gary (gnoub51@gmail.com).
i'm using a 70's buick column w/tilt.the brake adapter came from scarebird .com and comes with spacers and instructions with a list of what you need to buy at your local parts store.the adapter kit was $135 and the parts -rotors,bearings,seals,calipers,pads, hoses were were under $200 [$60 less if you have caliper cores].i had to reverse the brackets from side to side because of the shortened steering arm as the tierod end hit the caliper. ialso put airride on all 4's heres some pics
the calipers are 91-95 chevy astrovan fronts with 4wheel drive,the rotors are 71 to 75 rivera [or cadillac]
