I was pretty much expecting to hear this, sorry. At least most the stuff would still be available, but it sounds like a good excuse to go with the discs to me. Money for money, the single res/drum just doesn't make good sence to me, esspecially with such a heavy car. Add in the fact that the late 40s brake adjustments are hard to get right. Updating the rear end as well? Nothing wrong with "modern" brakes. Gene