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Originally Posted by GT182
Paul, at least it isn't the Strongarm Steering we had in the 18 wheelers back in the 70s and 80s.  I don't even miss power steering in my 66 GTO.... or power brakes either.
Yeah, I've got manual steering and brakes in mine. I had a hole appear in the front to rear brake line last week and that made me a bit nervous. Tho not as nervous as "The Warden" was, as we had the 2 year old grandson with us. It was his first ride in the GTO. So with that, if you do only one upgrade to the 64, 65 and 66 A-bodies, whether they have power or manual brakes, get rid of the single reservoir and go with a dual reservoir... just for safety sake. That's my next big project this year. |
Funny story.
I was at the 2004 GTOAA Nationals with a bunch of friends in Detroit. We drove down Woodward Ave in a pack of about 10 cars. I noticed my brake pedal felt a little low. Then when we were at a stop light, and I was behind a VERY nice 66 GTO. The pedal went to the floor. Not only did it go to the floor, but the car started inching forward holding the pedal as hard as I could.
Like an idiot I somehow managed to get the car back to the hotel. We found the local Pontiac dealer had a master (single master to replace the one I had) in stock and primed. One of the techs brought it to me, put it in the car and wanted nothing in return. He simply said " I never get the chance to work on these old cars. Its my pleasure". Call me a rebel, but Im still on a single master.
I wont tell you about the 64 Bonne convert that I had and lost the brakes going 70 MPH on the highway. Thats a story for another day.
In other words, good idea Gary!!