Re: 1966 American P/B booster unit

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Besides small vacuum systems, you can also use hydraulic systems. Diesel 
truck systems are probably overkill but Chevy Astro and GMC Safari vans use 
these systems. The power unit is really small and is powered by the power 
steering pump.

Matt

At 08:48 AM 5/16/2005 -0400, you wrote:
> A lot of early Mustang people (64-65) have been using 7" Geo Metro 
> boosters. MP Brakes (www.mpbrakes.com) sells a "hot rod" universal fit 7" 
> booster, but it mounts directly to the firewall and I'm sure there isn't 
> room. I modified a Ranger booster to fit my existing booster bracket, but 
> took some cutting and welding of the rod that goes into the booster (and 
> doesn't easily remove!). That procedure can be a bit delicate.
<snip>
> On May 15, 2005 Jay Ciampi wrote:
>
> > I am considering adding a Power brake booster to my 66 American. It looks
> > like it will have to be a really small, narow unit to fit in the area where
> > the master cylinder is now.  What options do I have?
> >
> > Jay in Lake Placid, FL.

mhaas@xxxxxxx
Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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