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Today, I had a very good day. I sand blasted and primed and painted.
First i took apart the rotor and backing plate and spendle both of them.
Then I sand blasted them and primed and painted them except the rotor.
I need to send it out to be turned. The rotors and drums for the rear.
Then I sand blasted the hinges. Found one was a little bent so I am going to get another.
Then, I primed and painted the one hinge.
Sand blasted the brake petal assemble and prime and painted it black.
I painted those yellow springs on the front that i did not like, the color Black.
I wire wheeled the rear E-brake cables. They turned out real nice and painted them black.

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I also cleaned the rear axles and painted the outside where the studs are black. As you can see I had a very full feeling day. I like day where every thing falls together. Just when you thing that you have all the parts cleaned and painted. Look around and you will find some more.

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I probably wouldnt even bother trying to get those rotors turned unless there is no charge if they dont come out legal, if they still charge you if they dont come out legal after they are turned then dont even bother. just buy new OEM replacement rotors from napa or Oreilys they are inexpensive.
When I bought my disk brake conversion kit from this guy I know, the rotors looked fine but when I had them turned only one of the two came out legal and the one was just barely so its not really worth it to even bother.

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The person who had the 72 frame must have just bought these. They look new except for rust. But you might be right . I am going to mike them first and see.

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Today all I did was install the rear E-brake cables. I just could not get motivated. It is cold here in Florida and these bones does not like the cold. It was 59 today. Anyway happy building and see you again Monday.

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I only wish it was as warm as 59 here in Kansas, I am lucky to see over 40 durring the warmest part of the day.
If those rotors look that new then they probably are.

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Yea the drums look like the shoes never hit them. and the rotors are the same. and as far asthe weather is 59 in the morning and 65 in the after noon.
The weather channel says that we will get our first freeze tonight. 24 and that is cold.

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Today, I sand blasted more parts the other hood hinge and the hood latch and the top piece that holds the door panel.
I went over to my friends and he gave me the hinge and e brake for the front and rally style hubs for the rally style wheels. I will be using them untill I get my new wheels and tires. I am in no hurry about the tire and wheels.
I installed the front e brake cable thru the rail on drivers side. But the cable that connects the rear cable to the front cable came off along wheel base and guess what too long.

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I also cleaned up the turn signals for the front and painted the back side black. Monday I will paint the inside of the turn signal silver.
My little helper was watching me work on some parts.He took a picture of me working. He thinks I don't work enough so he took a picture for him to remember.

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If I don't hear from you guys till after Christmas I want to say MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A GOOD NIGHT.

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Looks like it's cleaning up nicely. Merry Christmas to you too!

Steve

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Lookin good man, all of that little stuff has to be done sooner or later and is the most time consuming and tedious, so good job keeping on it.

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More great progress! You are the man! I have to ask, do you work? You get a lot done being a family man and working if you are not retired. Man you make a young guy look bad ;) Keep up the good work and you will be done in no time:chevy:

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No I do not work outside of my truck. I am retired raising two boy my wife and I adophed. 5 and 7 they keep me working in some way or another. And thanks for the support.

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Today is my rest day. and it was 28 this morning here in central Florida. so i am not working on my truck..It is Sunday Gods day. Happy building.

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So, I thougt o myself about playing with my truck any way. And paindthe inside of the front turn signals. Painted the defrost outlets. 2 of them came out but the other 2 did not. I have 4 but only using two didn't know which one's I will be using.

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when I took my 1968 apart I found this. Can anyone tell me what it is???????

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I also cut out the patches for the wirewall. I welded them in and will grind them tomorrow. First I have to fix or replace a shelf that fell down at a friends house. She and her husband can't do it so I will do it for them. anyway I will post pictures of the firewall mabe tomorrow.

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Today I did not a thing on my truck I had small side job to take care of. Anyway Merry Christmas to all

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Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hope the boys end up with smiles from ear to ear.
Take Care.

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Liking the progress!
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They had and having a great time. Played kick ball with them a little. The whole family was over for Christmas except for my oldest son. Had car problems and could't make it. But it turned out real nice. sleep alot.

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thank you so very much. I try and do my best