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Old 04-03-2012, 09:28 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Billy Nees View Post
Rick, what you may want to look at is late 60s early 70s Olds Vista Cruisers. As I recall they had 3"x 9.5" rear drums and shoes instead of the 2x9.5"s on your "bird. You will probably need backing plates and all but there should be a way to make them fit!
Sean, GM cars don't have proportioning valves. They bias the brakes with MC bore size and WC size.
Billy could make it work with what he has in his kitchen!!! Listen to this guy Rick! He is the king of "Hey! I know how to make that work!". Jim

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