May be reading this incorrectly, but it seem to me you are thinking of changing the front spindles to "V8" spindles.
If so, this is a total waste of time, and money. You already have the correct spindles to install 5 bolt wheels, brakes (Either-Disc, or Drum).
Do not change the front spindles, all in 67 are C6OA Spindles.
Next, yes, change to the easy to get 8", or 9" rear end, easy install, and many out there. Need a list of suppliers, Call.
Dan @ Chockostang
Can I just change out the 5 lug hub with the 4 lug hub? I am going to replace the wheel bearings and races and seals anyway. I am switching to disk in stead of the drum brakes
Can I just change out the 5 lug hub with the 4 lug hub? I am going to replace the wheel bearings and races and seals anyway. I am switching to disk in stead of the drum brakes
YES, Strip the spindle of all 4 lug hardware, Bolt on the 67 Disc Brakes with 5 Lug wheels.
Swapping from a 7.25" 6 cyl rear end to an 8" rear is beyond simple... did it earlier this year and posted a thread on it. Another benefit will be the drums on the 8" rear are a bit larger- so you get a bit more stopping power.
As to "why keep the six," I've owned a 289 and a 200, and- if its a car you plan to drive a lot, the 200 is the better engine.
Good luck with the swap!
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This is probably a waste of time since Dan at Chockostang has weighed in on your inquiry, but you could call Currie Enterprises, Strange Engineering, or one of the several rear axle suppliers to see if they could cut you a set. Peyton Performance in Waxahachie, Texas is set up to re-spline axles. Give them a call. They can re-spline a set of 28 spline V8 axles down to the 25 spline setup you need.
Best,
Al
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