WEll actually, on the other hand. Sell those 5 on 5 rims to another Imp guy,
convert the fronts, then stick standard Chrysler axles in the back, then you
have 'regular' boltpattern and a larger selection of rims.
To each his own.
----- Original Message -----
From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
You could do the conversion to Kelsey Hayes brakes from the Budds but from
what I have read it is not worth the time or the money, especially if they
came off of a Chrysler. On top of it all you will need to carry two spares,
N.Y'er has a different wheel bolt pattern. If it was a 71' Imperial it might
be a little more pratical but you will still have to swap an extensive list
of parts.
The cheapest and easiest way, by far, would be to rebuild the 68's original
calipers and modify the hubs to accept mid eighties Toyota Supra rotors. The
Supra rotors are the same diameter, same thickness, and use the same bolt
pattern, and cost $60 to $80 a pair. If you use the ones off a 71' New
Yorker everything will be used so everthing, brake related, will need
rebuilding or replacing anyhow. Take a look at "Mike Pittinaro's adventure"
on the brake repair page on the main website.
----- Original Message -----
From: George Cummings
please bare with me i broke one arm so its hard to type much i have a 1968
chrysler imperial and just found a nice 1971 new yorker. can i do the Front
disc conversion described on the site with the KH brakes and assembly?
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