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**mongocanfly** · 03-03-2021, 08:51 PM

All looks good Vic...what'd you make the relay cover out of?...

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-03-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

All looks good Vic...what'd you make the relay cover out of?...

X2, it looks good!

**Vic1947** · 03-04-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

All looks good Vic...what'd you make the relay cover out of?...

Thanks, Greg, but I can't take credit for the enclosure. Found it on eBay and stuffed it with my components. The body and lid are made from extruded aluminum and appear to be powder coated. For the princely sum of $10.50 there's no way to justify making one.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

X2, it looks good!

Thanks, Dale.

**Vic1947** · 03-09-2021, 06:23 PM

The parts I took to Hot Rod Express for paint are nearly done. Some touch up and buffing are all that's left to do. Hope to pick them up this week. The oil catch can is plumbed, the power steering hoses are in and tested and the fuel lines are complete as well.

Figured now was as good a time as any to mock up the remaining brake lines. So I hung the vacuum booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve then bent the lines to fit. The Wilwood proportioning valve has separate ports for the front brakes, so I had to revise my layout slightly. Could have plugged the extra port and run a single line to the tee I had in there, but what the heck, I had the time and the fittings so I made the change.

As you can see from the photo, I installed a CPP relocation bracket that moves the vacuum booster forward, up and outboard a couple of inches. Results in more clearance for the coil covers. Per the law of unintended consequences, I'll be surprised if something doesn't interfere somewhere.

03-03-2021, 08:51 PM	#1
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03-09-2021, 06:23 PM	#4
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,058	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon - Californa Dreamin' The parts I took to Hot Rod Express for paint are nearly done. Some touch up and buffing are all that's left to do. Hope to pick them up this week. The oil catch can is plumbed, the power steering hoses are in and tested and the fuel lines are complete as well. Figured now was as good a time as any to mock up the remaining brake lines. So I hung the vacuum booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve then bent the lines to fit. The Wilwood proportioning valve has separate ports for the front brakes, so I had to revise my layout slightly. Could have plugged the extra port and run a single line to the tee I had in there, but what the heck, I had the time and the fittings so I made the change. As you can see from the photo, I installed a CPP relocation bracket that moves the vacuum booster forward, up and outboard a couple of inches. Results in more clearance for the coil covers. Per the law of unintended consequences, I'll be surprised if something doesn't interfere somewhere. Attached Images __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas



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