hey guys, I have a 1955 coe c500, has a 14 ft dump bed and the truck is in very good condition. I am wanting to put disc brakes on the front axle, does anybody know of a conversion that i can do to this axle? If this isnt possible, is there a complete axle swap that is possible?, thanks Richard

 

Hey Richard,
Welcome Aboard! I have no useful info. for you but let's bump this
back up to the top to see if we can get you some answers.


Good luck over there.


Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

not mine and I know nothing about them
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-1953-1954-1955-Ford-Cabover-COE-Disc-Brake-Axles-Swap-Fits-Original-Wheels-/181592770888?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a47c5c948

 

I seen those for local pickup only and can tell you they are also very early year disc units. Bottom line is if you cant still buy the rotors and disc units youre not going gain alot. They are step van units maybe good for a car hauler because you can use the coe springs.

 

I for one would love to see pics of this truck please.


Here is how to post pic's on FTE

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ure-guide.html

 

Maybe something from a motorhome. Ford or Dodge chassis? The tubeless or lockring rims are a coveted item for the bigger trucks. Could be something will work for you. There was a thread by Danbear? I think about such a swap.

 

I know of a 1955 F350 in N GA that has a disk brake conversion that utilizes king pin type spindles, rotors, and front steer from an early E series 250 or 350 front end. I think the builder used the E series PS box to incorporate the cross steer. The donor was probably a motgorhome chassis. The builder said the axle required work to fit the king pins.
A later Dana rear end allows eight lug wheels all around.

 

1955 C500 292Y block, 4 speed, 2 speed rear, 14 foot dump bed.

 

here are some pictures of my truck. So no one has come up with a large disc brake swap for these existing axles

 

Raytasch I would like to see if you would put in touch with the guy in NGa that did the e350 spindle swap. I have a e350 cab and chassis that i might could use the spindles off of it . thanks