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Old May 23, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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I'm wondering about a front disc brake conversion for my 1959 Pontiac Catalina. I have a 1976 Buick Riviera as a donor car.

Does anyone have any input on the feasibility of this?

Thanks in advance,

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Old May 23, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Interesting idea. maybe all ya have to do is put in new buic ball joints and swap over the spindle assy's...more or less..
MC would proble have to be changed too
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That's sorta what I'm hoping.

I'm not even sure if I'll need to change ball joints? I know I'll need the proportioning valve from the buick.

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