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rsavage · 01-19-2019, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Don't buy drums from Rock Auto, returned 2 sets because they were cracked

truck is looking amazing, nice work!!

I see you got some snow, we were up in Altmar last week snow mobiling

We are supposed to get between a foot or two today into tomorrow. No more snowmobiling for me - it's just too cold (but it is a lot of fun)!
I ordered them through Summit. Hopefully they will be ok.

rsavage · 01-19-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by psuedopimp

Truck is looking great!
A little off topic, but how is that floor working out for you?

It has worked out pretty well. Much easier on the feet and legs than standing on concrete. I've pulled and installed several motors and the cherry picker has not ruined any tiles. I have ruined a couple though and they can be changed out in a minute. Mine have the open type weave and fluids will go underneath to my drain. Little tiny parts, if you drop them, are probably lost for a decade, especially if they are stainless and non magnetic. They can be cleaned up with just about anything. I use a mop and strong mixture of spic and span or Awesome. You can even use paint thinner or brake cleaner on it and it won't be hurt. If I ever move, I can take it up and take it with me if I wanted to do so. I don't leave a jack stand sitting with a vehicle's weight on them without some plywood underneath as the legs on my stands are too sharp and they will cut into the tiles after awhile (that's how I ruined a couple tiles).

**3757chevy** · 01-19-2019, 12:07 PM

Looking D@mn Good

, I'll wait to see this done.

**jaros44sr** · 01-19-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

We are supposed to get between a foot or two today into tomorrow. No more snowmobiling for me - it's just too cold (but it is a lot of fun)!
I ordered them through Summit. Hopefully they will be ok.

It is the only time in my life that I have driven 85 MPH on ice and snow, with the clothing they now provide it is rather comfortable

rsavage · 01-22-2019, 08:30 AM

Well, one of the four drums arrived from Summit. It doesn't have the knockout on it for brake adjustment. The other 3 are due tomorrow. Their customer service indicates that they will take care of me. I will see. In any event, finished up the rear brakes, installed new shocks, and a new steering damper cylinder.

rsavage · 01-29-2019, 08:12 AM

I ended up drilling and filing adjustment slots in the drums. Brakes finished. Drained transmission, transfer case, and both differentials and filled with new lube.

**jaros44sr** · 01-29-2019, 09:01 AM

Ran into the same problem with my drums, didn't think of drilling, just kept beating on the slots, they finally gave way, with a BFH

Truck looks awesome with the detail of assembly

Looks like you figured out the problem with the union on your rear brake lines

rsavage · 01-29-2019, 01:53 PM

Thanks Jim. I couldn't even find drums that had the knockout stamping outline in them anymore. Had a "technical expert" at Summit tell me just adjust them from the back. At that point I decided to ship them back on their dime and order a different brand (Summit's were Bendix) through Advance. They too didn't have the knock out stamping in them so I just gave up and made my own adjustment slots. I had previously checked with my local NAPA and they had some drums, which may or may not have the stamping, but were located at the manufacturer in Kansas City ( I think). So if I wanted to pay the shipping and twice the price of Summit's or Advance's drums, I could order them - not. As to the union, I changed copper washers and ground down their diameter slightly so they would fit into the very very slight recess on either side. Time will tell but so far, so good. If I could have found the thicker washers like were used when it was built, I wouldn't have run into this problem. Aftermarket copper washers are less than 1/2 the thickness of the originals.

jeffg1010 · 01-30-2019, 01:02 AM

Looking good!

**Yukon Jack** · 01-31-2019, 01:10 PM

Looking great!!!

rsavage · 02-01-2019, 07:01 AM

Thanks much.

rsavage · 02-06-2019, 08:34 PM

Put most of the dash together, got the tires mounted and balanced. Mickey Thompson Degan 38 tires, sized 32" X 11.50" X15 on series 62 wheel vintiques 8" X 15". Haven't decided if I am going to run them bare or with hubcaps.

parb · 02-07-2019, 01:22 AM

The truck looks great! Love the rim and tire combo.

rsavage · 02-07-2019, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by parb

The truck looks great! Love the rim and tire combo.

Thanks much. Probably going to be pretty noisy.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-07-2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Thanks much. Probably going to be pretty noisy.

Looks great, a little noise never hurt anybody.

Ski-me · 02-07-2019, 10:27 AM

That front brake line looks a little tight, do they have anything longer or is your suspension flexed all the way out? Just seems a little short. Um...awesome job by the way!!

rsavage · 02-07-2019, 10:59 AM

Ski-me,
That's hanging from my lift. Those are standard length and I believe it has a 2" spring lift from a previous owner. May have to change them out again. Once I fire it up, I'll move it to a place where I can flex the suspension each side and see where I am at.

OldCreek · 02-08-2019, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Thanks much. Probably going to be pretty noisy.

Keep the top off and the tire noise won't even register!

Ton's of fun every time I drive mine around!

Wil

rsavage · 02-13-2019, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OldCreek

Keep the top off and the tire noise won't even register!

Ton's of fun every time I drive mine around!

Wil

I bought a softopper for this one as I had one previously on my 71 Blazer and really liked it. I could roll up the side and rear windows and had the open air feeling while keeping the sun from baking me and the seats. The original top is hanging from the joists in my barn and I have no intention of restoring it but will keep it.

OldCreek · 02-13-2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

I bought a softopper for this one as I had one previously on my 71 Blazer and really liked it. I could roll up the side and rear windows and had the open air feeling while keeping the sun from baking me and the seats. The original top is hanging from the joists in my barn and I have no intention of restoring it but will keep it.

I'm doing the same. The top is unrestored and sitting behind the shed. I used to have an old 4 runner that you could take the top off... You would never take the top off because it was a bit of a pain.

So, I decided to never put my hardtop on!

Wil

**MCB Matt** · 02-14-2019, 02:49 PM

Looks GREAT! Best stock color by far, great choice.

rsavage · 02-15-2019, 07:21 AM

Thanks much Matt.

01-19-2019, 12:07 PM	#53
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01-22-2019, 08:30 AM	#55
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Well, one of the four drums arrived from Summit. It doesn't have the knockout on it for brake adjustment. The other 3 are due tomorrow. Their customer service indicates that they will take care of me. I will see. In any event, finished up the rear brakes, installed new shocks, and a new steering damper cylinder. Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-29-2019, 08:12 AM	#56
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today I ended up drilling and filing adjustment slots in the drums. Brakes finished. Drained transmission, transfer case, and both differentials and filled with new lube. Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-29-2019, 09:01 AM	#57
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Blazer got some color today Ran into the same problem with my drums, didn't think of drilling, just kept beating on the slots, they finally gave way, with a BFH Truck looks awesome with the detail of assembly Looks like you figured out the problem with the union on your rear brake lines __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-29-2019, 01:53 PM	#58
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Thanks Jim. I couldn't even find drums that had the knockout stamping outline in them anymore. Had a "technical expert" at Summit tell me just adjust them from the back. At that point I decided to ship them back on their dime and order a different brand (Summit's were Bendix) through Advance. They too didn't have the knock out stamping in them so I just gave up and made my own adjustment slots. I had previously checked with my local NAPA and they had some drums, which may or may not have the stamping, but were located at the manufacturer in Kansas City ( I think). So if I wanted to pay the shipping and twice the price of Summit's or Advance's drums, I could order them - not. As to the union, I changed copper washers and ground down their diameter slightly so they would fit into the very very slight recess on either side. Time will tell but so far, so good. If I could have found the thicker washers like were used when it was built, I wouldn't have run into this problem. Aftermarket copper washers are less than 1/2 the thickness of the originals. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 Last edited by rsavage; 01-29-2019 at 02:00 PM.

01-30-2019, 01:02 AM	#59
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01-31-2019, 01:10 PM	#60
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Blazer got some color today Looking great!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-01-2019, 07:01 AM	#61
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Thanks much. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-06-2019, 08:34 PM	#62
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Put most of the dash together, got the tires mounted and balanced. Mickey Thompson Degan 38 tires, sized 32" X 11.50" X15 on series 62 wheel vintiques 8" X 15". Haven't decided if I am going to run them bare or with hubcaps. Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-07-2019, 01:22 AM	#63
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: Blazer got some color today The truck looks great! Love the rim and tire combo.

02-07-2019, 10:27 AM	#66
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Blazer got some color today That front brake line looks a little tight, do they have anything longer or is your suspension flexed all the way out? Just seems a little short. Um...awesome job by the way!! __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

02-07-2019, 10:59 AM	#67
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Ski-me, That's hanging from my lift. Those are standard length and I believe it has a 2" spring lift from a previous owner. May have to change them out again. Once I fire it up, I'll move it to a place where I can flex the suspension each side and see where I am at. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-14-2019, 02:49 PM	#71
MCB Matt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Benicia, Ca Posts: 4,686	Re: Blazer got some color today Looks GREAT! Best stock color by far, great choice. __________________ MCB - Matt's Classic Bowties 5360 Gateway Plaza Dr. Benicia, Ca. 94510 925-828-5555 www.mcbparts.com Email: forums@mcbparts.com Like us on Facebook for exclusive offers, info and chat: www.facebook.com/mcbparts Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Pacific We ALWAYS enjoy talking to our customers! We have a full time staff to answer ALL Questions, Tech Support or Order Status Tracking!

02-15-2019, 07:21 AM	#72
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Blazer got some color today Thanks much Matt. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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