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Brake upgrade on my Wagonaire

I am working towards getting my 64 Wagonaire roadworthy. This car was originally a 6cyl car with a 3speed trans. The six was removed and replaced with a 259 v/8 out of a 64 Lark, along with the trans. The brakes are still the six cyl issue. I am converting the fronts to (Turner) disc-brakes. My question is, can I use the backing plates and drums from a 63 lark v/8 car that I parted out years ago? I'd swap the whole rear-end, but the 63 was an automatic, thus gear ratio issues. Or, should I try to find a v/8 rear-end with the right gearing and swap the whole thing? The springs are going to be changed at a later date..

George Grants Pass, OR.

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George
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midlant

are you sure about that? ISTR that the axle seals are the same leading me to believe that the bolt pattern of the backing plate is the same. I think if he wanted to he could use the V-8 brakes on the original RA until such time as he finds a model 44 with the right gears.

nate

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N8N

The backing plate off a 27 won't fit a 44. Mabey the plate could be modified in a lathe? If you could make the plate fit then I think everything else would work. Let's see what others think.

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Alex Magdaleno

I believe you're right as I used Cruiser brakes/backing plates on my old '63 Lark that had originally been a six cylinder and still sported a model 27 rear.

JT

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Grumpy AuContraire

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midlant

Oh yes they will fit. I am running the backing plates and drums from a 27 on the 44 that I put under the 54 wagon. They fit just fine after I re adjusted for axle bearing preload.

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Studebaker Kid

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