Hey Guys. I'm new here.. Previously and F-body guy, but I am getting a '65 Chevelle Malibu(4dr) soon and have a few questions..

First, it still has the factory, 4-wheel manual drum brakes..
I would like to upgrade these, but cant go crazy right now.. I am fine keeping them manual, but would like to swap the drums over to discs..

Besides the later model year disc spindles, new rotors, calipers, pads and bearings; will I need to change the master cylinder and/or the prop valve?

Also, the steering system is the factory manual steering. I would like to upgrade this over to power steering..

I can get a P/S pump and brackets and gearbox from a boneyard.. But I was wondering if I could use an f-body gearbox, and what pitman arm will i need? If I use an f-body box, will I need the pitman arm from that same box, or do I use mine?
Same if I get a p/s gearbox off another A-body.. Do I use the pitman from the new P/S box, or use my manual box's pitman arm..??

Thanks alot. Appreciate any help.

Joe

You are right about all the brake stuff you need, but you will need a master cylinder setup for disk/drum and manual. You will need a prop valve that is setup for disk/drum, the manual part doesnt matter.

For the steering. I am not sure you can use an f-body gearbox. I know if using a power gearbox from an A-body, you will also need that pitman arm as the manual box splines are not the same as the power box.

Cool... Thanks alot. Appreciate it.. One step at a time.. lol

You might not need spindles depending on the kit you get. I am running drum spindles with my 11" manual Baer front disc's.