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Front disk & power brake conversion
I am rebuilding a '65 F100, any thoughts on a good front disk & power brake conversion kit?
 
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Best bang for your buck IMHO is to swap out front end and related parts from a later truck. Up to late 70s will bolt right in and keeps all parts easily replaceable Ford parts.
 
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Thanks, I will look into it. That sounds like the perfect solution.
 
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Thanks, I will look into it. That sounds like the perfect solution.
assuming yours is 2WD, here’s a link with more detail:

https://www.fordification.com/tech/discbrakes01.htm

 
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Yes, it is a 2WD. Thanks, that is great information.
 
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