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Question "When did you last flush the brake fluid?"
Answer "Huh, what's that?"
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My answer for my regular driver is last Thursday.
I agree that most people are not even aware of changing brake fluid, as long as they have brakes. Since I seem to go a long time without needing brakes, I change the fluid as a stand alone operation. I know that many, but not all, change brake fluid with new pads/shoes. Our two regular use cars have more than ten years on the brakes. I guess that they will need to be replaced sometime (maybe soon).
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S10 or 1978-88 G Body front frame clip to replace the Stude one?
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Depends on what you call a "basket of snakes"...
To add to Jacks statements...
Most ALL modern front crossmembers are too wide to "just" weld in. While it can be done this way... the front tires/wheels don't fit the body "correctly".
This doesn't mean you can't narrow the S-10 or others...it just more worl.
You can go to Morrison or other chassis p[laces and get a weld/bolt on.
Or you can do what I did and make up your own front suspension.
But NONE of this is as easy as bolting on a front wheel...
Not trying to be negitive...but as Jack said, if you have to ask...
Mike
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Honest answers and I do agree about your comment that many a street rod does 'die in flight' vs. a (relative) stocker.
Although I would def want to go with the Turner disc brake swap since I do like to stop with no drama.
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You asked for advice and opinion - here's one:As I inquired in the title: would I be getting into a basket of snakes by fitting a modern GM front frame clip under a 1951 or later Stude sedan?
but the cold reality is that steering/suspension/brake parts are readily available for any 1982-05 Chevy S10 2WD/1978-88 GM G body in 'East Podunk', Anywhere, USA
Question "When did you last flush the brake fluid?"
Answer "Huh, what's that?"
I really like Studes since I'm a bit of a non conformist rebel at heart but, the 'practical side' of me dictates otherwise.
FWIW, I go to rod runs and GoodGuys shows. I see more high-dollar street rod/modified cars broken down on the road than OEM Studes.
jack vinesLast edited by PackardV8; 06-04-2011, 06:44 PM.
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S10 or 1978-88 G Body front frame clip to replace the Stude one?
As I inquired in the title: would I be getting into a basket of snakes by fitting a modern GM front frame clip under a 1951 or later Stude sedan? I realize that rebuild parts are available for the OEM kingpin setup and can use the Turner disc brake swap kit but the cold reality is that steering/suspension/brake parts are readily available for any 1982-05 Chevy S10 2WD/1978-88 GM G body in 'East Podunk', Anywhere, USA.
I really like Studes since I'm a bit of a non conformist rebel at heart but, the 'practical side' of me dictates otherwise.
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