I just picked up a 65 Cab with BIG Back window & factory in dash air - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kens65fb · 08-09-2020, 07:41 PM

I just bought a 1965 Big back window cab, with factory in dash air.

It has been sand blasted, and all the rust areas have been repaired, it seems

very solid.

What do you think ??

kens65fb · 08-09-2020, 07:45 PM

What is this bracket for on the firewall where the master cylinder would mount ?

**VictoriaHardware** · 08-09-2020, 08:55 PM

Power Brake booster

**Captainfab** · 08-09-2020, 11:29 PM

It doesn't look to me like it was blasted. At least not the entire cab.

Softpatch · 08-10-2020, 12:14 AM

Very nice start.
I would pop the top ( remove the spot welds on the gutter)
Do the to inner cab to stop the rust between the top and the top of the cab
Also insulation if I was keeping it .
Or do it and document the repair for the next owner
That job is a bit of pain but well worth the effort
..... still al in all a great start to a solid build

....... sP

kens65fb · 08-10-2020, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kens65fb

What is this bracket for on the firewall where the master cylinder would mount ?

Does the factory booster bolt up directly to this bracket, or is there another piece?
Also is the brake pedal the same for power brakes, and manual brakes ?
I know that on some early Fords, the pedal is different.

**Captainfab** · 08-10-2020, 10:05 PM

No. There is a bracket and linkage assembly that bolts in between that bracket and the booster. The pedal assembly is exactly the same whether manual or power brakes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kens65fb

Does the factory booster bolt up directly to this bracket, or is there another piece?
Also is the brake pedal the same for power brakes, and manual brakes ?
I know that on some early Fords, the pedal is different.

kens65fb · 08-11-2020, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

No. There is a bracket and linkage assembly that bolts in between that bracket and the booster. The pedal assembly is exactly the same whether manual or power brakes.

If I remove the bracket, can I use your (Captain Fab) bracket.

If I use your bracket, will I have to drill a hole 1 inch lower, in the pedal?

LT1 Burb · 08-11-2020, 09:29 AM

That's the bracket you want, it turns the booster away from the motor slightly, the booster itself is an over the counter part form parts house and the linkage is easy to find. That bracket itself is extremely hard to come across now.

**Captainfab** · 08-11-2020, 09:56 PM

My booster brackets fit all stock firewalls. I replied to your other question in the for sale thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kens65fb

If I remove the bracket, can I use your (Captain Fab) bracket.

If I use your bracket, will I have to drill a hole 1 inch lower, in the pedal?

08-09-2020, 07:41 PM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 545	I just picked up a 65 Cab with BIG Back window & factory in dash air I just bought a 1965 Big back window cab, with factory in dash air. It has been sand blasted, and all the rust areas have been repaired, it seems very solid. What do you think ?? Attached Images

08-09-2020, 07:45 PM	#2
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 545	Re: I just picked up a 65 Cab with BIG Back window & factory in dash air What is this bracket for on the firewall where the master cylinder would mount ? Attached Images

08-09-2020, 08:55 PM	#3
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 780	Re: I just picked up a 65 Cab with BIG Back window & factory in dash air Power Brake booster

08-09-2020, 11:29 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: I just picked up a 65 Cab with BIG Back window & factory in dash air It doesn't look to me like it was blasted. At least not the entire cab. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-10-2020, 12:14 AM	#5
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: I just picked up a 65 Cab with BIG Back window & factory in dash air Very nice start. I would pop the top ( remove the spot welds on the gutter) Do the to inner cab to stop the rust between the top and the top of the cab Also insulation if I was keeping it . Or do it and document the repair for the next owner That job is a bit of pain but well worth the effort ..... still al in all a great start to a solid build ....... sP __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

08-11-2020, 09:29 AM	#9
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: I just picked up a 65 Cab with BIG Back window & factory in dash air That's the bracket you want, it turns the booster away from the motor slightly, the booster itself is an over the counter part form parts house and the linkage is easy to find. That bracket itself is extremely hard to come across now. Attached Images

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