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69mychevy · 07-31-2002, 02:06 PM

hey im 16 and i just got my truck taken away for racing and i don't get it back till i put a brake booster and shoulder harnesses in, is there any cars that i can get a brake booster in from a junk yard or do i need to buy a new one from a place in like hot rod magazine? what about shoulder harnesses? please help me i need my license back?

bigvinnie · 07-31-2002, 02:13 PM

You'll need to get the booster, bracket and pedal rod from a 67-72 truck.... I don't believed you'll have to change the master cylinder, although I'm not absolutely sure... someone on the board should be able to confirm...???

try www.julianos.com for new shoulder belts.....

colohusker · 07-31-2002, 03:00 PM

First off, did you win the race?

Shoulder harnesses work from s-10 pickups, might be a little tight, but you can fab up a bracket to raise the female connector up some.

Here's a thread...
http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...light=shoulder

69mychevy · 07-31-2002, 03:56 PM

first things first i did win the race it was a early 70's gmc and i beat him pretty bad. second of all i had to put a 2 inch block in the back and a 1 1/2 inch block in the front of the seat so that i could put subs under the seats so s10 prolly won't work if theyre already tight. third mine is a 69 and it doesn't hav a booster so what year in 69-72 do they start boosters?

ChevLoRay · 07-31-2002, 04:01 PM

Does a brake booster and shoulder harness make it legal to race? I'm guessing the race happened on public property and that is why you aren't driving.

If you want to make the brakes safer, you should consider converting the front drums to discs. If you do, you'll have much better brakes than drums on all four corners. There are several ways to source the parts, some more expensive than others.

We had a saying back in the '60's...."Speed costs money. How fast to you want to go?" Only thing is this: however much you THINK it is going to cost will have to be multiplied by 4. Good luck.

bigvinnie · 07-31-2002, 04:03 PM

Quote:

what year in 69-72 do they start boosters?

HUH?

I guess you didn't read my post....

**68SWB4x4** · 07-31-2002, 04:03 PM

power brakes was an option, any 67-72 could have optional power brakes

69mychevy · 07-31-2002, 04:22 PM

i didn't realize that it was an option i figured that a year either had it or didn't my fault, also my dad is paying for the shoulder harnesses and brakes so what do u think is better discs without a booster or 4 drums with a booster?

bigvinnie · 07-31-2002, 04:27 PM

if you're doing much racing, I'd say discs.... but for normal use, drums are fine.

69mychevy · 07-31-2002, 04:31 PM

i don't do that much racing but my balls were bigger than my brain if that makes any sense but for a daily driver with a few races here and there what do u suggest?

bigvinnie · 07-31-2002, 04:37 PM

Power drums will be fine.... I guess you can get newer style brake shoes (kevlar?) that don't fade as much as the old style... that should help. Just make sure the rest of the braking system is in good shape while you're at it...

Luckymic34 · 07-31-2002, 04:44 PM

You can get a new booster and master cylinder at your local Advance Auto Parts store for about $110. Then all you have to do is find the bracket and push rod that goes to it. I'd be willing to bet you could get that on the parts board. Or just search the bone yards for one, thats what I did. Got what I needed for $5. Then entire thing costed $130.
-$110 Master cylinder and booster
-$5 bracket and rod
-$15 case of beer

Guess you could save yourself the extra $15...He he he

69mychevy · 07-31-2002, 04:52 PM

unfortunatly im 16 so i can't spend that extra 15 bucks, so do i just go to the boneyard and say i need a bracket and rod from the booster of a 67-72 chevy or gmc truck or what?

69mychevy · 07-31-2002, 04:59 PM

also where do i find an advanced auto parts, cause i don't know of one anywhere near by

**68SWB4x4** · 07-31-2002, 05:20 PM

da burb had a few sets of boosters for sale on the parts board

lukecp · 07-31-2002, 05:59 PM

I would just go to the junkyard, find a truck with power brakes, and take all the brake-related parts from under the hood. That should give you everything you need to convert. BTW, power brakes won't make your truck stop that much faster, but they will make it easier to press down the pedal

. Good luck!

*Gee_Emm* · 08-01-2002, 12:42 AM

So who took the truck away? How are you going to put the parts on if you dont have it? Is this a legal thing or a parent thing?

69mychevy · 08-01-2002, 01:01 AM

my parents took the truck, geee emm, but i can still put parts on it and its also a legal thing i got caught racing and got a ticket

*Gee_Emm* · 08-01-2002, 01:09 AM

ahh so they want you to be a safe street racer gotcha :p :p :p

69mychevy · 08-01-2002, 01:51 AM

yeah they think the taking away of the truck will discourage the racing but they know it will still happen thats y the brakes and shoulder harnesses are going on, how do u clear your drain holes?

*Gee_Emm* · 08-01-2002, 01:55 AM

Flush out the ones in the cowl with a garden hose, make sure that when you run water thru the cowl it flows out the bottom of the truck nicely, Check under your doors to see that the holes there are clear, etc etc etc.

oldyeller · 08-01-2002, 06:50 AM

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07-31-2002, 02:06 PM	#1
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	truck taken away until i get brake booster and shoulder harnesses on it hey im 16 and i just got my truck taken away for racing and i don't get it back till i put a brake booster and shoulder harnesses in, is there any cars that i can get a brake booster in from a junk yard or do i need to buy a new one from a place in like hot rod magazine? what about shoulder harnesses? please help me i need my license back? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-31-2002, 02:13 PM	#2
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	You'll need to get the booster, bracket and pedal rod from a 67-72 truck.... I don't believed you'll have to change the master cylinder, although I'm not absolutely sure... someone on the board should be able to confirm...??? try www.julianos.com for new shoulder belts..... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

07-31-2002, 03:00 PM	#3
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	First off, did you win the race? Shoulder harnesses work from s-10 pickups, might be a little tight, but you can fab up a bracket to raise the female connector up some. Here's a thread... http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...light=shoulder __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com Last edited by colohusker; 07-31-2002 at 03:05 PM.

07-31-2002, 03:56 PM	#4
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	first things first i did win the race it was a early 70's gmc and i beat him pretty bad. second of all i had to put a 2 inch block in the back and a 1 1/2 inch block in the front of the seat so that i could put subs under the seats so s10 prolly won't work if theyre already tight. third mine is a 69 and it doesn't hav a booster so what year in 69-72 do they start boosters? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-31-2002, 04:01 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Does a brake booster and shoulder harness make it legal to race? I'm guessing the race happened on public property and that is why you aren't driving. If you want to make the brakes safer, you should consider converting the front drums to discs. If you do, you'll have much better brakes than drums on all four corners. There are several ways to source the parts, some more expensive than others. We had a saying back in the '60's...."Speed costs money. How fast to you want to go?" Only thing is this: however much you THINK it is going to cost will have to be multiplied by 4. Good luck. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-31-2002, 04:03 PM	#7
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	power brakes was an option, any 67-72 could have optional power brakes __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-31-2002, 04:22 PM	#8
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	i didn't realize that it was an option i figured that a year either had it or didn't my fault, also my dad is paying for the shoulder harnesses and brakes so what do u think is better discs without a booster or 4 drums with a booster? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-31-2002, 04:27 PM	#9
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	if you're doing much racing, I'd say discs.... but for normal use, drums are fine. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

07-31-2002, 04:31 PM	#10
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	i don't do that much racing but my balls were bigger than my brain if that makes any sense but for a daily driver with a few races here and there what do u suggest? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-31-2002, 04:37 PM	#11
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Power drums will be fine.... I guess you can get newer style brake shoes (kevlar?) that don't fade as much as the old style... that should help. Just make sure the rest of the braking system is in good shape while you're at it... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project Last edited by bigvinnie; 07-31-2002 at 04:43 PM.

07-31-2002, 04:44 PM	#12
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	You can get a new booster and master cylinder at your local Advance Auto Parts store for about $110. Then all you have to do is find the bracket and push rod that goes to it. I'd be willing to bet you could get that on the parts board. Or just search the bone yards for one, thats what I did. Got what I needed for $5. Then entire thing costed $130. -$110 Master cylinder and booster -$5 bracket and rod -$15 case of beer Guess you could save yourself the extra $15...He he he __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

07-31-2002, 04:52 PM	#13
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	unfortunatly im 16 so i can't spend that extra 15 bucks, so do i just go to the boneyard and say i need a bracket and rod from the booster of a 67-72 chevy or gmc truck or what? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-31-2002, 04:59 PM	#14
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	also where do i find an advanced auto parts, cause i don't know of one anywhere near by __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-31-2002, 05:20 PM	#15
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	da burb had a few sets of boosters for sale on the parts board __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-31-2002, 05:59 PM	#16
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I would just go to the junkyard, find a truck with power brakes, and take all the brake-related parts from under the hood. That should give you everything you need to convert. BTW, power brakes won't make your truck stop that much faster, but they will make it easier to press down the pedal . Good luck! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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08-01-2002, 12:42 AM	#17
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	So who took the truck away? How are you going to put the parts on if you dont have it? Is this a legal thing or a parent thing?

08-01-2002, 01:01 AM	#18
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	my parents took the truck, geee emm, but i can still put parts on it and its also a legal thing i got caught racing and got a ticket __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-01-2002, 01:09 AM	#19
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	ahh so they want you to be a safe street racer gotcha :p :p :p

08-01-2002, 01:51 AM	#20
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	yeah they think the taking away of the truck will discourage the racing but they know it will still happen thats y the brakes and shoulder harnesses are going on, how do u clear your drain holes? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-01-2002, 01:55 AM	#21
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Flush out the ones in the cowl with a garden hose, make sure that when you run water thru the cowl it flows out the bottom of the truck nicely, Check under your doors to see that the holes there are clear, etc etc etc.

08-01-2002, 06:50 AM	#22
oldyeller Captain CAAAVVVMMMAAANNN! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Anna Texas Posts: 726	nothing like father son bonding on the internet!!! chevy trucks, nothing better to bring the family together! __________________ 72 LWB Fleetside C10 Custom 350/350 97 GMC Yukon 4X4 SLT Anna, Texas check out the project old yeller

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