SWC & Big Brakes ???

[Larry S.]

I went over to a friend's shop today to check on a SWC he picked up to restore. He had the frame sitting on some saw horses while he worked on it.

I was surprised to see the brakes backing plates were vented with screen mesh. The rest of the brake parts were put away so I could not see what the drums etc. looked like.

Could this car have a big brake option? What should I look for. Finned drums, ears, and internal cooling fins?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Larry

[Joe L.]

Re: SWC & Big Brakes ???

I went over to a friend's shop today to check on a SWC he picked up to restore. He had the frame sitting on some saw horses while he worked on it.

I was surprised to see the brakes backing plates were vented with screen mesh. The rest of the brake parts were put away so I could not see what the drums etc. looked like.

Could this car have a big brake option? What should I look for. Finned drums, ears, and internal cooling fins?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Larry

Larry------


The backing plates with screened venting were originally used only for cars with J-56 brakes. For 1963, I think these were installed only on Z-06 cars. Of course, it's possible the parts were added later. These pieces were once available in SERVICE.