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Offline sheribuchta

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66 nova
« on: July 29, 2009, 09:43:55 PM »
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Offline John Noonan

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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 09:51:37 AM »
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Actually that is called a "Smiley" not a 66 Nova...the smiley you have posted is also described as "Shocked"


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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2009, 12:04:19 PM »
my son chris was trying to post here --he has a 66 nove and wanted to know if there were oem disc brakes and spindles that will fit his car       willie buchta
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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2009, 12:24:00 PM »
It's been a long time since I had a 60's/70's chevy but I think a camaro or chevell of the same era might work.
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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2009, 07:36:06 PM »
If you do a search for "Nova Parts" on google you should find some stuff, places like Classic Industries would have them I think. Like thundersalt said a Camaro or Chevell from that time might work, the Camaro has a different type of suspension in the front and didn't debut until '67, but I would imagine GM would keep things like the spindles and brakes pretty similar. If that's true and your looking for higher performance than there are a ton of high performance brake systems designed for the Camaro. Good luck with your search. :cheers:

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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2009, 08:43:22 PM »
I already know that a mid sixties camero or chevelle will work but, have you tried to find one of those lately? I wanted to know if a cutless or caprice might work? they are a dime a dozen. If they have the same ball joints they should work, right?
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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2009, 10:13:50 PM »
Most good salvage yards have a cross reference manual that will tell you what parts are common to different makes
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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2009, 10:28:21 PM »
If the Camaro spindles will work, GM made an off road spindle for their racers that lowered the car and you were able to run Corvette 4-piston calipers.  They use to be plentiful years back but like all things vintage have started to dry up.  The last few times at the Turlock swap meet I have seen at least a few sets for sale  or if you can get a hold Oftendahl or Gene Felton they used have many sets on the shelf.  The GM part number is 3883487LH and RH.  Tony

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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2009, 10:49:53 PM »
Here's a "DIY" version..............

http://www.bracketracer.com/novabrake.htm

Or the 1-800 version..............

http://www.classicperform.com/brakes6467nova.htm

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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2009, 03:39:42 PM »
Or you could graft the larger car ball joints into the a-arms.
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Re: 66 nova
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2009, 04:41:33 PM »
Fatman Fab http://fatmanfab.com/catalogpage.php?page=33 makes 2" dropped spindles for $399 that use '88-'92 Camaro 12" rotors & '70-'78 Camaro calipers.

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