#3 The Sickness Continues

[jason65]

Trying to keep up with my costomers cars and the cars at work. 2 trucks, a burb and a blazer. You have got to be one busy guy.

[daverod]

Done yet? Whats the drop on the spindles? I was thinking about puttting some on my 64 but I think my headers will drag. Guess I'll have to get some shorty headers. Should heave got them in the first place.

[protrash64]

Here it is at its new height!!!! Like it alot!! Dave, the spindles are 2.5''. First up are the brakes and then went to battle with the rear. One bolt came out like it was brand new and three fought and lost.......

The bottom spring bolts got ground down and pounded up thru the trailing arm. The tops came out by using the air chisel and folding the retaining plates and then sawing off the bolt with a sawzall. I had an extra set, so I didnt care about preserving them. Visit the pic of the aftermath . Included a pic of the 4''HD springs I had for comparison.

[protrash64]

Didn't get the panhard in as I was getting tired, but wanted to drop it down and see what it looked like. Here it is. Started mocking up the ms/cyl and went out and got new brake lines. The people at Autozone didnt know what they were......I took them in back and showed them and then picked up flare fittings and so forth.

I was going to cut a gasket out of a sheet of material I had and found three T-stat gaskets. Check it out; they're perfect for brake cylinders!? Lucky I guess. Bolted in the ms/cyl so I can start working some lines in at some point.

Later........

[Dinos63]

duude nice work kat!!!

[66-PMD-GMC]

I would love to stop by and check out your builds in person some day....
BTW, the only qualification Auto-Zone has for employees is that they have half a brain and the propensity to argue with every customer.
Example; telling me the 400 small block valve cover gaskets are the same as my 400 Pontiac.... IDIOTS!

[daverod]

How about some shots of your headers / exhaust system?

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by daverod

How about some shots of your headers / exhaust system?

Dave, this thing is rollin' ramhorns with about 2'' pipe. It's only a 283. The pipe is tucked up hard so clearance isnt an issue at this hite.

[scum1]

hell ya man looks awesome

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by scum1

hell ya man looks awesome

Thanx dude!!!


Just worked on the brake lines and started bleeding out the system. The front was easy and the rear is giving me grief. Pumping the brakes and using a vac to get it through......also found my coils not seated correctly so I wrestled those around and got another 3/4'' drop ..

[66-PMD-GMC]

Bleeding the brakes using a jar of brake fluid and a line from the bleeder works nice.
I have used this method for decades with fantastic results.

[protrash64]

OK, the brakes are still F'n with me, but the fluid is through and its just a matter of getting the rear done. Worked on some other stuff today....

Drivers window regulator was shot so I replaced it. I guess the PO lubed the regulators with every bearing service!! They were covered in grease!!! I actually used engine degreaser and rags to clean up the inside of the door. Took apart my windows and lubed everything and got it back together. Also threw some insulation in the door panels before reinstalling.

Took a shot of the door without the vent; damn, one piece windows would look good on these doors!!

[daverod]

Do they make 1 piece windows? Think I'll stick some insulation in my doors.

[66BowTieBoy]

Originally Posted by daverod

Do they make 1 piece windows? Think I'll stick some insulation in my doors.

NO LIMIT ENGINEERING in San Bernardino California offer a kit for a little over $400. ( nolimit.net ) is their website and there's an interesting article about it.

Here's a link: http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/04...ows/index.html

It's in their technical section as, Project Old School-Building Out the Doors.

[protrash64]

Finished my fauxtina on the tailgate; turned out pretty good for 20 bucks in rattle cans. In the light I will decide if I'm going to add some gloss clear on some places that would not have been cooked by the sun.

Also got the gutter around the roof cleaned out and put some rust converter in there. I will start prepping it tomorrow for the new seam sealer and the paint.

[lolife99]

Everything you have done,... has made it 100% better.
Perfect.

[protrash64]

Thanks lolife!!!! More projects to come!!!!

[daverod]

Man that thing is straight. Looking good. Put some miles on that thing. I was wishing I had your air chisel today. Ever get the pan bar on?

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by daverod

Man that thing is straight. Looking good. Put some miles on that thing. I was wishing I had your air chisel today. Ever get the pan bar on?

Ola Amigo!!........I wish it looked as good as it does in the pics!! I have not put the panhard on and I'm wondering if I even need to do it??? No clearance issues and it rides great.

My air chisel is a cheapo, but it comes in handy when its needed.

[AZ66GMC]

Hey Jeff,

Nice ride! I looked at that truck when I was looking for one. I almost purchased it, but then found mine the next day. I got lucky and was the first to look at mine, so I didn't hesitate...

You did a sweet job on it. I like the ride height. I'm gonna have to drop mine a little more like yours.

I need to get a radiator for mine and I'll have to take a trip to the East side and check out your rides in person



Tony
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[Dinos63]

looks 100% BETTER ,nice work kat what a nice truck

[Mad Rods]

Looking good!!!
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[daverod]

I just saw one of those heater controls sell on ebay for about 30. I need to do the head light thing. What's the keyed switch fuse panel?

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Looking good!!!
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Thanks dude!!!!!

Originally Posted by daverod

I just saw one of those heater controls sell on ebay for about 30. I need to do the head light thing. What's the keyed switch fuse panel?

I was cleaning up the wiring as I started finding wires that do nothing, wires hooked to the fuse block and going nowhere.....you know how it is. There was a section of wire with about 3 crimps, tape, and six different wires going every which way and it was all hooked to the ignition switch. I wanted to clean it up and add some stuff so I made the ignition switch turn on a relay which then powers the fuse panel fed from the battery. I relocated the switched stuff to the fuse panel so it doesn't draw power thru the switch anymore; plus I can add if I need to do so later.

[protrash64]

Oh yeah.........here is my new shifter. I'll be installing this when I get to the tranny once over.