Operation : In to Deep!

[Tyz082]

need some advice from the wise,

i bought that disc brake conversion kit and i got the 5 lug 4.75 rotor pattern.
my thought was, more options for rims.

the rear i was going to keep stock, drums, but they are 6 lugs.

here are my options i have deduced.
1. buy (2) 5 lug rims for the front and (2) 6 lug rims for the rear
2. convert the rear to disc and buy a new prop. valve
3. any other ideas????????

suggestions??

UPDATE FOR THE DAY










have taken off the cross member and started polishing the frame rails... again

[Tyz082]

This is why i wanted to have a redo on the crossmember, my blast man didn't do the greatest of jobs. but for 200 bucks i cant complain too much. In his defense when it was all assembled most of this would have been very difficult to see.

[67cheby]

i say go ahead and switch the back , it will make your life much easier in the long run !

[Tyz082]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i say go ahead and switch the back , it will make your life much easier in the long run !

Why do you say that aside from working on drums is a b****

[67cheby]

mix matching the 5 and 6 lug wheels

[Tyz082]

got ya, thanks for the input. weighing my options, this seems like the best way.

[Tyz082]

Bought a pressure blaster, gotta say its the best 120 bucks I've spent so far.

This thing rocks!

In the process of priming the A-arms now. next up, springs and crossmember.

[sharpmark]

i'm with 67 cheby-change the diff now as it gives lots more options for rims and won't drive you nuts in the future if you have a flattie.
you are doing everything else properly so why scrimp on the diff?
great progress by the way
cheers mark

[litew8]

heck ya. Looks real nice. Wish I had one of them!

[Tyz082]

Right on mark thanks for the input and compliment. litew8, harbor freight or tractor supply is the place to get one of these cheap, no complaints, works great! I'm gonna hafta do some more research before i decide how to go about the rear end situation.


Got the first coat of primer on! thats about it for the evening. takin the family to dinner. MMMMexican! lol

[litew8]

Don't have the space or compressor - hence "wish".

[Tyz082]

lol got ya!

[litew8]

Any updates

[CharlesUFarley]

If it's not too late, I say wait on the frame painting until you have finished building. Then tear it down and paint it last. Most peole here start with modest plans that spiral into frame notches, air bags, shock relocation, air tank mounts....etc. etc. etc.

Get it how you want it...make sure everything fits and bolts in as planned so you don't have to cut or weld on a painted frame or body. Then when you have every part installed and adjusted correctly, strip it down and paint it.

[JamesRKing72]

Looking great. I'm about to start on my '71 that has been in the family for 35+ years. Been sitting in a country field for about 20 years and doesn't look so good now. Wish I had a garage/workshop like yours, would make my life a lot easier. :-)

[Tyz082]

sorry guys, no updates. my pickup has taken a back seat to work hours and some other household projects, sealing the deck, painting the house, opening the pool, etc.

hope to get back on this bad boy in the fall. I forgot where i left off.

work has been crazy busy. 7 days a week 12 hours a day. dont give up on me yet boys!

[Tinkermc]

thinking about the 5 lug front and 6 rear, means you need to carry to spars and that you can not rotate the tires very easy. If it were me I'd go 5 all the way around

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Nice progress man! You might have already figured out your rear end situation, but cpp also has a 5 lug axle conversion kit. It lets you use stock 70's drum brake parts.

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by Tyz082

sorry guys, no updates. my pickup has taken a back seat to work hours and some other household projects, sealing the deck, painting the house, opening the pool, etc.

hope to get back on this bad boy in the fall. I forgot where i left off.

work has been crazy busy. 7 days a week 12 hours a day. dont give up on me yet boys!

same here Tyz....we in winter at the moment and been really cold so not much happening this end either....