Black Ralleys and a brake job... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Moline_Puller · 12-17-2012, 10:43 AM

Hey Guys,

I decided to get a little primer and paint on my truck's frame and suspension before they start salting the heck out of the roads this winter...heck, who knows if it has ever even seen salty roads (it came out of Kansas).

And when I was pulling the right side rear wheel off, it was wet, so I pulled the drum, and sure enough, it needed a wheel cylinder. The brake light had just come on about a day earlier, so I'm kinda impressed that the warning light worked the way it was supposed to!

I managed to get to Napa before they closed on Saturday and they had the wheel cylinder. But, when I went out Sunday, do you think I could get the brake line off the wheel cylinder? Nope! So, I ordered up new brake lines for both sides and I'll do a complete brake jobe while it is apart!

Also, while I was painting, I shot my Ralley wheels black, and I think they look pretty good on her. I really kinda like the way she looks, still wearing her 'work clothes'...it might be a while before she gets 'dressed up'.

Chris

Moline_Puller · 12-17-2012, 10:45 AM

Ooops, here's the pic...

black_sheep454 · 12-17-2012, 11:59 AM

Wheels look good
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Shyguy · 12-17-2012, 12:17 PM

I like the black ralleys. That is the look I am going for on my '67. My truck is white with orange racing stripes. The ralleys are black now and have similar centers to yours. Now I need to get some trim rings.

12-17-2012, 10:43 AM	#1
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Black Ralleys and a brake job... Hey Guys, I decided to get a little primer and paint on my truck's frame and suspension before they start salting the heck out of the roads this winter...heck, who knows if it has ever even seen salty roads (it came out of Kansas). And when I was pulling the right side rear wheel off, it was wet, so I pulled the drum, and sure enough, it needed a wheel cylinder. The brake light had just come on about a day earlier, so I'm kinda impressed that the warning light worked the way it was supposed to! I managed to get to Napa before they closed on Saturday and they had the wheel cylinder. But, when I went out Sunday, do you think I could get the brake line off the wheel cylinder? Nope! So, I ordered up new brake lines for both sides and I'll do a complete brake jobe while it is apart! Also, while I was painting, I shot my Ralley wheels black, and I think they look pretty good on her. I really kinda like the way she looks, still wearing her 'work clothes'...it might be a while before she gets 'dressed up'. Chris

12-17-2012, 10:45 AM	#2
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Black Ralleys and a brake job... Ooops, here's the pic... Attached Images

12-17-2012, 11:59 AM	#3
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Black Ralleys and a brake job... Wheels look good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-17-2012, 12:17 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Black Ralleys and a brake job... I like the black ralleys. That is the look I am going for on my '67. My truck is white with orange racing stripes. The ralleys are black now and have similar centers to yours. Now I need to get some trim rings. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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