disc brakes on a 56 t-bird

Do any of you know if you can upgrade the frnt brakes on a 1956 t-bird to disc brakes useing lets say 75 tornino spindles ect?[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img]
My dads bird has been burried in his shop since 1977 and he know has prostate cancer, I would like to dig it out and just hot rod it so he can have some fun next summer.
Thanks guys.

Maybe they will bolt on, but I doubt if 70's Torino spindles are a very good match, geometry wise, for a 56 Thunderbird. You may end up with all kinds handling and steering issues, which can make the car unpredictable to drive.

Here's a kit that uses the stock spindles.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...1&tc=photo

Maybe you are able to figure out which components it uses if you want to save some money. To me, it looks like they use Fox body Mustang calipers. Rotors could be Granada or something similar. The Thunderbird spindles accept common A2/A6 bearings (65-69 Mustang type). Those caliper brackets are probably custom made by the seller, but they look quite simple, so maybe a machine shop can make you some.

BTW, cool car and nice idea to do that for your dad!

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