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  • Thomas H.
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    • August 31, 2005
    • 1053
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    1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

    Converting a 66 from manual to power brakes and need to change the front brass block that is on the frame. I bought a reproduction one but it won't even bolt to the frame as the hole spacing on the bracket is wrong. So the question is now - where can I find the "correct" block. I've checked all of the typical vendors web sites and they all seem to have the same one I bought.

    Tom

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    1958, 283/245, White/red - Top Flight, October 2016
    1960, Black/black, 283/230 4sp
    1966, Black/Red, 327/350 4sp w/AC
    1967, 427/390, 4sp, Goodwood Green, Coupe
    1971 LS5, 4sp, coupe, Bridgehampton Blue
    2007 Z06, Lemans Blue

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    • Tom B.
      Expired
      • March 1, 2002
      • 140
      #2
      Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

      Call David Sakolowski he has many used original parts he advertises in the Driveline.
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        • Larry M.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • January 1, 1992
          • 2688
          #3
          Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

          I would call Inline Tube and see if they have what you need. You might email them a picture to illustrate the issue, or provide a dimension of tab to hole centerline for what you need.

          You could also modify (extend) the tab on the reproduction with a small amount of effort and a welder.

          Larry
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            • Thomas H.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • August 31, 2005
              • 1053
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              Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

              Good point - I'll give him a call.
              1958, 283/245, White/red - Top Flight, October 2016
              1960, Black/black, 283/230 4sp
              1966, Black/Red, 327/350 4sp w/AC
              1967, 427/390, 4sp, Goodwood Green, Coupe
              1971 LS5, 4sp, coupe, Bridgehampton Blue
              2007 Z06, Lemans Blue

              Newsletter Editor, Delaware Valley Chapter
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                • Thomas H.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • August 31, 2005
                  • 1053
                  #5
                  Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

                  Inline tube doesn't have it.

                  I fought with incorrect reproduction parts when I did my 58 - drove me crazy that the manufacturers would get it 90% right........ Now that I'm doing this 66 I'm starting to have reproduction flashbacks.......

                  Tom
                  1958, 283/245, White/red - Top Flight, October 2016
                  1960, Black/black, 283/230 4sp
                  1966, Black/Red, 327/350 4sp w/AC
                  1967, 427/390, 4sp, Goodwood Green, Coupe
                  1971 LS5, 4sp, coupe, Bridgehampton Blue
                  2007 Z06, Lemans Blue

                  Newsletter Editor, Delaware Valley Chapter
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                    • Larry M.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • January 1, 1992
                      • 2688
                      #6
                      Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

                      How about this. https://shop.docrebuild.com/1965-196...GM3878804.aspx

                      Larry
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                        • Bill B.
                          Frequent User
                          • January 1, 1997
                          • 40
                          #7
                          Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

                          The bolt that holds it has a captive washer, could you file out one side of the hole until the bolt lines up? It appears the bolt would still cover up the enlarged hole?
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                            • Thomas H.
                              Extremely Frequent Poster
                              • August 31, 2005
                              • 1053
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                              Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

                              Originally posted by Bill Becker (28683)
                              The bolt that holds it has a captive washer, could you file out one side of the hole until the bolt lines up? It appears the bolt would still cover up the enlarged hole?
                              Hi Bill,

                              Yes I could but I shouldn't have to. The part should have been made correctly in the first place. I think I found one at one of the typical vendors - at least it looks like it has the right spacing from the picture on line. Should be here tomorrow. If it's correct, I'll post some pics along with the vendor.

                              Tom
                              1958, 283/245, White/red - Top Flight, October 2016
                              1960, Black/black, 283/230 4sp
                              1966, Black/Red, 327/350 4sp w/AC
                              1967, 427/390, 4sp, Goodwood Green, Coupe
                              1971 LS5, 4sp, coupe, Bridgehampton Blue
                              2007 Z06, Lemans Blue

                              Newsletter Editor, Delaware Valley Chapter
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                                • Thomas H.
                                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                                  • August 31, 2005
                                  • 1053
                                  #9
                                  Re: 1966 Front Power Brake Brass Block

                                  New part came in yesterday. While it is not "exact", it does fit. This part came from Zip.

                                  Couple pics of the three parts.

                                  Tom


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                                  1958, 283/245, White/red - Top Flight, October 2016
                                  1960, Black/black, 283/230 4sp
                                  1966, Black/Red, 327/350 4sp w/AC
                                  1967, 427/390, 4sp, Goodwood Green, Coupe
                                  1971 LS5, 4sp, coupe, Bridgehampton Blue
                                  2007 Z06, Lemans Blue

                                  Newsletter Editor, Delaware Valley Chapter
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