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Welcome! That's a very nice starting point. Other than that single-pot master cylinder, it looks good to go as-is!
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Thanks Shaky! The brakes are first on my list and I just got a complete crossmember from a 75 Chevy today. Going to strip it next weekend and rebuild it. I ordered 6-lug rotors from CPP to keep the 6-lug configuration. There is a lot of great info on this site and I'm glad to be part of it :metal::metal: Tony |
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Those six-lug rotors are the way to go. I converted my '66 to 5-lug (back before there were six-lug options) and it was a bit of work.
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:hi2: from Mesa......nice truck.
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Sharp truck
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Thanks protrash64 and DPowers!
I just picked up a 88 700R4 from CL for $300. It had been rebuilt 1.5yrs ago with just under 10k miles. It's a clean tranny. Plan to start rebuilding the 75 suspension next weekend and hope to tear down the truck in two weeks. Need to get done before it gets too hot... Shaky, ya I wanted to keep from having to get new wheels and the ones on it will do for now. I would have probably bought new rotors anyways, so just spent a few extra bucks to keep the 6-lug ;) protrash64, I see that you are in Mesa. I'm up North in Deer Valley. I'm hoping to have the truck all cleaned up to hit the Pavilions soon. Haven't been there in years... Tony |
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Welcome to the forum :D
You're starting with a real nice truck. The front discs will make a noticeable difference as well as the power steering. Let me know if I can help you with any of the adapters for your swap. |
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super clean ride!! only a month since i;ve own my second GMC and all ready i want anoter! :gmc:'s rule! :burnout:
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Thanks guys :metal:
Captainfab, I will probably hit you up for the PS mounting plate. I'm hoping to start on the new front end this weekend ;) Tony |
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Good looking truck dude.
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I got my CPP 6-lug rotors in today :metal: Gonna start stripping the donor front suspension this weekend. Hope to have it ready next weekend to be swapped out. Tony |
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Nice looking truck you have.
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Well, I finally found some time and had a very productive weekend! :metal:
I finished sand blasting the 76 1/2 ton donor front suspension, painted everything and then assembled the majority of the parts :smoke: Hopefully, I'll get the truck tore apart next weekend and get the new suspension installed since I have a 3-day weekend! Whoo Hoo! http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0870.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0866.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0871.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0880.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0864.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0891.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0892.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0885.jpg Tony |
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Looking good
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Nice job, Tony....:metal: Everything looks killer; and the weather is holding out, too.
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Thanks guys!
Ya, the weather was great this weekend. A little too windy for painting, but I did it in the shop instead of under my canopy. Hopefully next weekend isn't too hot... :devil: Tony |
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Nice work! How did you get the springs in there without the weight of the truck to work against? Spring compressor?
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Thanks Shaky :fro: I actually cut one coil off the stock spring and I was able to barely get the nuts on the ball joints :ito: I'm not sure if it will be as low as it currently is, but for now it will do. I plan to get dropped spindles later when the funds permit. I just want this road worthy so I can drive it to the track on the weekends :metal: Tony |
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I got the front tore down today. :metal:
I forgot how many bolts they used back in the day.... took longer than I wanted, but it's done :waah: http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0939.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0937.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0955.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0948.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0950.jpg Tony |
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I just got back from Pick-n-Pull's 50% off sale and found a 79 power brake master cylinder and booster with the brake lines and proportioning valve for $30 :metal:
Last one in the yard, so I guess I got lucky ;) Tony |
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Looks like you're neck deep in it now, Tony!!!:lol:
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wow this is a cool build
any pics of the sonoma? |
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Thanks guys! I've almost got the front completely stripped and hope to paint it next weekend.
Here are a few pics of the Sonoma. You can see more on the link in my signature :D http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...03sonoma-1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...f/IMG_0775.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...f/IMG_0766.jpg Tony |
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