Project BeepBeep – ’68 Road Runner -Disc Break Conversion Part 2

Thanks for checking back in on #ProjectBeepBeep.

Having made the decision to convert the front brakes from shoe to disc Bill gets started with this major project for #ProjectBeepBeep.

He went with a kit from Dr. Diff and here’s a brief look at some of the contents.

 

Nice shiny new rotors!!

Spindle and shield

Spindle and Shield practice fitting.


 

Here’s a close up of how far off the shield is actually off.

That isn’t going to work as is.

 

There’s a lot more coming up on Project BeepBeep.

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

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4 Responses to Project BeepBeep – ’68 Road Runner -Disc Break Conversion Part 2

  1. Tim Sweet says:

    From over on Reddit /u/NormalMacdonald • reply

    Thanks for posting this. 68-70 rr is the dream for me its a ton of fun watching this build

    • Bill says:

      Thanks! I waited 20 years to get this car, and I’m bummed that I could not drive it much due to how awful the brakes were. Hopefully in the next three weekens, or so it will be back on the road and ready for some car shows.

  2. Bill says:

    I get exhausted just watching the video. Definitely a painful, slow process for me!

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