realgonekatt Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Heya fellas, Been lurking in the shadows a while, this is my first post though. I recently aquired a 46' club coupe, last registered in 78', and with a carb rebuild, alternate gas can and a little fun with wiring I have her running suprisingly well. So now with a tax refund on the way and a descent gig (work) I will finally be getting to the brakes. Im probably gonna go with old daddys disc conv. up front, all new lines and hoses of course and the stockers out back. So what Im contemplating is what master cylinder to employ?? Anyone tried the ECI cylinder? Any thoughts or experiences? personal tragedy? Thanks, bryan Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Welcome aboard! I have been thinking about the shock relocation kit myself, from Charlie...the MC is a tricky one due to limited space, members have used the original pot with residual vavles and his disc kit. 10 lbs to the front and 2 lbs to the rear. Some without residuals, personal choice. Lotsa opinions and even more good advice{tech} P or D? you can post your type of car next to your location, it will help us answer your Questions. Quote
realgonekatt Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Posted February 28, 2009 Oh yeah, shes a p-15, different than the dodge setup? Also, if anyone knows where to score a cheap fuel tank? Quote
blueskies Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 ...So what Im contemplating is what master cylinder to employ?? Anyone tried the ECI cylinder? ... It it were me, I'd spring for the ECI master cylinder setup. At least for the '49-/'52 cars it is a bolt in swap and works with the stock clutch and brake pedals. Pete Quote
greg g Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 No such thing as a cheap tank. Rumor has it that the 46/48 ford units will work without too much trouble. You may need to make a new access hall in the trunk floor. Jim Yergin just did a front shock remount using the upper brackets from a dodge pickup. His thread of about a week ago shows where they go and which shocks to use. Lots of folks using the stock MC with their disc conversions. Some ae using a Corvette style twin reservoir deal. However, the complicating item is tha the brake pedal pivot is integral to the MC casting. There has been a post regarding the gutting of the stock MC thereby retaining the pedal mounts and then running a new longer actuating rod to the new MC mounted behind the stock one. the rod would run through where the piston inthe sotck MC resides. Most Hot Rod/ Street rod hops have mounting brackets and the Corvette style MC's. I am working on a Studebaker truck with the conversion, the MC is dual chamber mopar unit. Welcome tot he forum. As noted it you go to your user control panel you can add your location and car type. Mechanically the Plymouth and Dodges share most stuff. Dodges are of longer wheelbase. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I would think that using either the steel tank or the poly tank for the money for the ford application for your car is CHEAP compared to the time and trouble to have it boiled and and reseded and in some cases when this is done you get a tank that may be beyond reasonable salvage and cost goes up plus you still have the boil out fee rebuildable or not...your time your money and if this is not a car for judging points..no harm no foul... PS: if anyone gets down an their hands and knees to look under and make a snide comment..they are in the correct position for a boot to the rear or ball bat across the head..not that I am condoning violence..just passing along an attitude...lol Quote
greg g Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 As my father in law used to say, "It's a mean man that looks under the sink!!!" Quote
realgonekatt Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 Thanks for the input guys, Im diggin the ECI setup right now, dont like the looks of that old fruitjar MC. I plan on keeping this one quite awhile (as a daily driver) my last daily d. was a 60 merc (about 1 1/2 yrs.) and the brakes left, well, something to be desired in modern ***** traffic. So I want this car to be spot on, as I feel its more worthwhile. Ill post a pic if I can figure out how to reduce the size, shes a real looker, minimal rust, probably the nicest car Ive had in my 28 years. and the oldest:D . I have alot of wiring left, the brakes, fuel tank. then hit the road. Also planning on relocating the upper shock mount. After that laundry list, I have a dodge 230" on a stand awaiting a bit of experimentation. right now however, I gotta get her rolling as my current d.d. is a 66' BSA lightning (luckily I only live 10 miles from the garage/employer) Cheers!! Quote
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