Inliners International Forums General Discussion Drive Train Hidden power booster for brakes?

I have a 62 w/ this stock master cylinder. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2631539760071636143cKfnNW I would like to run the brake line to a hidden booster/proportioning valve mounted on the frame rail and add front discs and rear drums. Has anyone done this or can it be done. Where could I get such a booster/ p.v. if possible. Thanks for the help!
P.S. The reason is because I want to keep the engine compartment looking clean and original while showcasing my new 261 stroker. And better brakes as well!

It can be done. I see the name Hydrovac mentioned on Stovebolt quite a bit for the 46-53 Chevy trucks. I had a 63 that the previous owner had installed a power brake booster on top of the frame under the master cylinder, no reason it couldn't have been under the cab. The unit was non-op when I got the truck. I ended up selling it to Power Brake Exchange in San jose, was surprise at the core value.

Larry

Check the BS1010K remote booster from Master Power Brakes.
http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/product-detail.cfm?product_id=221
Is that what you had in mind?

Or the Midland MIDC3400G from Parr Automotive
http://www.parrautomotive.com/

Also check out the reprint from Street Rodder at
http://www.chtopping.com/StreetRodder4/

regards,
Leon

Leon, you're the man! Thanks! That is some good info. and just what I was looking for. Now onward to design the best system for my truck. Any one here willing to help with list of what I should use and why are welcome to chime in!
My goal is to achieve the shortest possible stopping distance and keep the truck looking stock. I'm thinking front discs and larger rear drums. I plan to stick with my stock Eaton posi 3:90 6 bolt rear.

Yes Leon, These are great sites! I printed the Street Rodder pages and viewed the others. This is some of the help I needed in turboing a 292 for my '68 C-30. There are vacuum and space issues. This is a big help . Thanks!

BTW, check out some of the other stuff on the chtopping site. One of the things they inherited from the previous owner of the business is a technique for ventilating drum brakes to reduce fade and water splash effects. Its a trick that the Bonneville guys developed before discs were affordable. Might work well for the parts you want to still look stock.

regards,
Leon

You might try Welsh Enterprises Inc, 800-875-5247.

They are a Jag parts dealer. I bought a remote booster / servo from them for our Anglia in 2006, as it had one that was leaking brake fluid into the diaphram chamber. I described it as a 'Universal Remote Booster' (Apple Hydraulics told me to call them and describe it as such, thanks guys). Not only did they have it on the shelf, it was what I needed, brand new (it was a Delphi part) not NOS and the parts person I dealt with was courteous and actually knew what he was talking about.

The best part about it? It cost me $150 ish + freight. I would give you an exact price and a part number, but I can't find my receipt.

It has three mount studs that come out of the diaphram chamber opposite the hydraulic cylinder.

I have no way to tell if it's right for you, but it worked for me. A search in Google might help you figure out if it's right for you (boost ratio, ultimate pressure gain, etc).