Re: '59 BC-150
Cornbinder, interesting points. My HV was not mounted on the frame - just kind of hung in the engine compartment. As I noted, it worked very well. That said, I just can't drive a vehicle with a single brake system. I converted my 56 Chevy to dual brakes in '87 and on the first trip out, blew a rear brake line in IL. I got the car stopped without problems - it could have been a disaster. I had my wife and three girls in the car and that event really convinced me to convert any vehicle to dual brake systems. I have driven this truck about 3000 miles over the years and always was nervous.
I had considered using Hydroboost system, but again it is complex, and I don't like the idea of cutting into the PS system.
Both the HV and HB system parts are not available off the shelf in most parts houses. Not a huge deal as this is more of my play toy and not a daily driver. That said, I hope to tow it to a couple of events behind our bus. Some of these areas are a bit remote. I really like the idea of standard parts (maybe one day delivery).
My truck should be fairly light (my guess is about 6-7K pounds unloaded and maybe 10K loaded (9K GVW but you know how IH underrated their GVWs). I have not gotten into the brakes yet, but I think they are 14 inch.
As always, I leave myself back doors in case my approach does not work
I had considered using Hydroboost system, but again it is complex, and I don't like the idea of cutting into the PS system.
Both the HV and HB system parts are not available off the shelf in most parts houses. Not a huge deal as this is more of my play toy and not a daily driver. That said, I hope to tow it to a couple of events behind our bus. Some of these areas are a bit remote. I really like the idea of standard parts (maybe one day delivery).
My truck should be fairly light (my guess is about 6-7K pounds unloaded and maybe 10K loaded (9K GVW but you know how IH underrated their GVWs). I have not gotten into the brakes yet, but I think they are 14 inch.
As always, I leave myself back doors in case my approach does not work