Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look like? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyHauler · 10-04-2019, 09:16 PM

I am not sure if 1968 Chevy C10s had power brakes but if they did does anybody have some pics of what the booster and bracket looked like?

Was the booster 11inch or 9 inch?

Are aftermarket 9 inch boosters better than 11 inch boosters?

fourspeedwagon · 10-05-2019, 09:26 PM

O’Reillys auto parts shows a power brake booster for it so I assume it was available. My understanding is that a larger booster equals more boosting. I think smaller is a compromise for engine compartments with limited space.

HeavyHauler · 10-06-2019, 10:28 AM

i have yet to find pics of a original 1968 Chevy C10 with power brakes. I was very sure that it wouldnt be very difficult to find a example but I have not seen one yet.

**kidatheart** · 10-06-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHauler

I am not sure if 1968 Chevy C10s had power brakes but if they did does anybody have some pics of what the booster and bracket looked like?

Was the booster 11inch or 9 inch?

Are aftermarket 9 inch boosters better than 11 inch boosters?

I had this truck and sold it. It had power brakes. It was a 68 CST half ton. As far as I know the power brakes were factory. That's all the info I have. Hope it helps.

flashed · 10-06-2019, 01:58 PM

I have a 67 Longbed donor truck thats pretty loaded for way back then ,Power Brakes ,Power Steering ,front stabilizer bar , tinted windows , A/C ,Posi Rear end ,Overdrive trans ,BuddyBuckets ,wheel covers ,side trim , push button radio ,big back window . Its complete less motor . Im sure 68 could be ordered the same . Have pics I can text to anyone that wants to see as I cant post pics .

fourspeedwagon · 10-06-2019, 04:07 PM

I didn’t start the thread but have been thinking about the same for my 68 c10 Sub— is it as straight forward as putting the booster on and hooking it up or is there more I’m missing to upgrade? (I have a later c10 parts truck for disc swap someday but in the meantime)
Thanks

palallin · 10-06-2019, 08:29 PM

My '67 had PB from the factory (they were on the SPID), but I'm afraid I don't have pics.

**hooverfish** · 10-06-2019, 08:48 PM

Check this thread on 'survivor engines' and look at post #18.
It's a 68 anniversary truck with P Brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...rvivor+engines

68Gold/white · 10-06-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hooverfish

Check this thread on 'survivor engines' and look at post #18.
It's a 68 anniversary truck with P Brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...rvivor+engines

Post 18 looks just like my 68. I'd get a picture of mine, It's buried in the garage...

Nothing real rare about 67 or 68's with power brakes, you just don't see as many of those, as the 69-72's with power brakes....

**LockDoc** · 10-06-2019, 10:47 PM

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Here is a picture of my '68 C20, CST/Custom Camper and the SPID. I can get some closer pictures if you need them.

LockDoc

Rick Bollinger · 10-06-2019, 10:53 PM

Here is what I had on my 68 50th

*randy500* · 10-06-2019, 11:35 PM

Post 4 is c20 later model booster and disc brake master cylinder and prop valve. Post 11 is correct booster master cyl and distribution block

HeavyHauler · 11-24-2019, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by randy500

Post 4 is c20 later model booster and disc brake master cylinder and prop valve. Post 11 is correct booster master cyl and distribution block

Yeah it looks like 1967-1968 Chevy C10 and C20 had different boosters.

**HO455** · 11-24-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by randy500

Post 4 is c20 later model booster and disc brake master cylinder and prop valve. Post 11 is correct booster master cyl and distribution block

There is a quite difference between post 10 and post 11. The boosters as are different as are the master cylinders. Is that because one is a C10 and the other a C20?

**flattie39** · 11-24-2019, 03:40 PM

Hey Hauler - I recently swapped my 69 stock 11" booster and bracket for a 9" dual booster and bracket. When I installed a 4bbl intake and 390 Holley carb, there wasn't enough clearance between the carb and big booster. The stock booster and bracket are free (you pay shipping) if you decide to go that way.
Ken

Bigdav160 · 11-24-2019, 09:01 PM

3/4 ton had dual diaphragm boosters I believe. On disc brakes they had bigger caliper pistons but the replacements seem to be the same as 1/2 ton

PanelDeland · 11-24-2019, 10:57 PM

From what I understand, there were two different set-ups. IIRC Bendix and Moraine. The boosters were different as were the MCs. I'm not sure about the brackets or application. I slightly rebent the brake lines on mine and they worked, it's a stretch tho. Something else to watch for is the MC piston depth. Some are shallow and others are over an inch deep. The deep one does not actuate with the smaller 9 in booster until you make a spacer. There's a post on it somewhere that came up in a search. I used a set-up from McGuagheys that was booster, MC and brackets. It's worked well for 12-14 years. I saw the same set from Inline tube at Charlotte Auto Fair and someone else also had it. Most of the BB vendors can hook you up.

10-05-2019, 09:26 PM	#2
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 575	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li O’Reillys auto parts shows a power brake booster for it so I assume it was available. My understanding is that a larger booster equals more boosting. I think smaller is a compromise for engine compartments with limited space. __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

10-06-2019, 10:28 AM	#3
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 373	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li i have yet to find pics of a original 1968 Chevy C10 with power brakes. I was very sure that it wouldnt be very difficult to find a example but I have not seen one yet.

10-06-2019, 01:58 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li I have a 67 Longbed donor truck thats pretty loaded for way back then ,Power Brakes ,Power Steering ,front stabilizer bar , tinted windows , A/C ,Posi Rear end ,Overdrive trans ,BuddyBuckets ,wheel covers ,side trim , push button radio ,big back window . Its complete less motor . Im sure 68 could be ordered the same . Have pics I can text to anyone that wants to see as I cant post pics .

10-06-2019, 04:07 PM	#6
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 575	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li I didn’t start the thread but have been thinking about the same for my 68 c10 Sub— is it as straight forward as putting the booster on and hooking it up or is there more I’m missing to upgrade? (I have a later c10 parts truck for disc swap someday but in the meantime) Thanks __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

10-06-2019, 08:29 PM	#7
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li My '67 had PB from the factory (they were on the SPID), but I'm afraid I don't have pics. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

10-04-2019, 09:16 PM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 373	Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look like? I am not sure if 1968 Chevy C10s had power brakes but if they did does anybody have some pics of what the booster and bracket looked like? Was the booster 11inch or 9 inch? Are aftermarket 9 inch boosters better than 11 inch boosters?

10-06-2019, 08:48 PM	#8
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li Check this thread on 'survivor engines' and look at post #18. It's a 68 anniversary truck with P Brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...rvivor+engines __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

10-06-2019, 10:47 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,327	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li - Here is a picture of my '68 C20, CST/Custom Camper and the SPID. I can get some closer pictures if you need them. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-06-2019, 10:53 PM	#11
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 284	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li Here is what I had on my 68 50th Attached Images

10-06-2019, 11:35 PM	#12
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li Post 4 is c20 later model booster and disc brake master cylinder and prop valve. Post 11 is correct booster master cyl and distribution block

11-24-2019, 03:40 PM	#15
flattie39 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Walhalla, SC Posts: 26	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li Hey Hauler - I recently swapped my 69 stock 11" booster and bracket for a 9" dual booster and bracket. When I installed a 4bbl intake and 390 Holley carb, there wasn't enough clearance between the carb and big booster. The stock booster and bracket are free (you pay shipping) if you decide to go that way. Ken

11-24-2019, 09:01 PM	#16
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li 3/4 ton had dual diaphragm boosters I believe. On disc brakes they had bigger caliper pistons but the replacements seem to be the same as 1/2 ton __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-24-2019, 10:57 PM	#17
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Could you get a 1968 C10 with power brakes? What does booster and bracket look li From what I understand, there were two different set-ups. IIRC Bendix and Moraine. The boosters were different as were the MCs. I'm not sure about the brackets or application. I slightly rebent the brake lines on mine and they worked, it's a stretch tho. Something else to watch for is the MC piston depth. Some are shallow and others are over an inch deep. The deep one does not actuate with the smaller 9 in booster until you make a spacer. There's a post on it somewhere that came up in a search. I used a set-up from McGuagheys that was booster, MC and brackets. It's worked well for 12-14 years. I saw the same set from Inline tube at Charlotte Auto Fair and someone else also had it. Most of the BB vendors can hook you up. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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