Need help from 1957 big brake experts

[Gary C.]

I am just trying to verify or reject some of the components on my 57 Corvette. The car has the finned drums, vented backplates, quick steer adapter, and heavy front anti-roll bar. I know that these items may not have been installed at the factory and probably have been added later for racing purposes. I would like to verify a few items that I can't seem to find specs on. I can find the specs on the standard front springs, and shocks and have confirmed that they are not stock, but I cannot find specs on the HD front springs and shocks. Also I have read that the steering wheel may be shorter with this HD setup, but I cannot find the stock length or the shorter length specs. The front end steering has tappered shims installed that appear to be like those used in 1957 but I have read that there were two different shims, one very early maybe and one later on. Can anyone provide me with the full specs on the tapered shims? I appreciate your help and look forward to your answers.

[John N.]

Re: Need help from 1957 big brake experts

I am just trying to verify or reject some of the components on my 57 Corvette. The car has the finned drums, vented backplates, quick steer adapter, and heavy front anti-roll bar. I know that these items may not have been installed at the factory and probably have been added later for racing purposes. I would like to verify a few items that I can't seem to find specs on. I can find the specs on the standard front springs, and shocks and have confirmed that they are not stock, but I cannot find specs on the HD front springs and shocks. Also I have read that the steering wheel may be shorter with this HD setup, but I cannot find the stock length or the shorter length specs. The front end steering has tappered shims installed that appear to be like those used in 1957 but I have read that there were two different shims, one very early maybe and one later on. Can anyone provide me with the full specs on the tapered shims? I appreciate your help and look forward to your answers.

Gary
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Regards

[Paul M.]

Re: Need help from 1957 big brake experts

I may be able to answer some of your questions. Best time to call is in the evening or weekend before 10PM EST. 1413-243-3439

[Dallas K.]

Re: Need help from 1957 big brake experts

Gary

Come to the chapter meeting on Saturday and ask Roy.

Dallas

[Bill M.]

Re: Need help from 1957 big brake experts

I can find the specs on the standard front springs, and shocks and have confirmed that they are not stock, but I cannot find specs on the HD front springs and shocks.

I have a pair of the 3748140 springs. I measure wire diameter of 0.632 in., just over 9 coils and a length of 11-1/2. (The springs still have the GM tags with 3748140 part number on the tags.)

[Dan P.]

Re: Need help from 1957 big brake experts

Give me a call 913 268 5314 and i can help you with the big brake shocks .Dan Patch