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dsraven · 09-29-2018, 09:49 AM

that thing looks awesome. a good feeling to see those parts on the truck instead of in the shop I bet.you will be out cruising in no time.
just curious what you are using for tail lights, the lense is reminiscent of the olf caddie lense. is that a home made version of a single caddie lense on a different mounting body?

Black_Sheep · 09-29-2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

that thing looks awesome. a good feeling to see those parts on the truck instead of in the shop I bet.you will be out cruising in no time.
just curious what you are using for tail lights, the lense is reminiscent of the olf caddie lense. is that a home made version of a single caddie lense on a different mounting body?

Cut down some '60 to '61 Chevrolet passenger car tail light lenses so they would fit stock type housings. I also reworked inside of the housing to better position the bulb in the lens and route the wiring out the side. It goes through the rear stake pocket so only about an inch of wiring is visible.

Black_Sheep · 09-29-2018, 05:55 PM

I was able to wrap up the interior today. The plan is to give everything the once over and take it for a spin tomorrow...

**joedoh** · 09-29-2018, 02:02 PM

looks super nice rolled out

MIKESAD50 · 09-30-2018, 06:39 PM

Congratulations, that is a awesome build. Enjoy it .

**oldman3** · 09-30-2018, 07:40 PM

Mark, glad everything went good, enjoy that beautiful truck...Jim

**Joe Pass** · 09-30-2018, 10:22 PM

Great job congrats......

Black_Sheep · 10-14-2018, 01:06 PM

I have managed to put about 100 miles on the truck in the past couple of weeks, so far the issues have been pretty minor.

Anyway, I drove it to the Twin Cities Roadster swap this morning and it began to snow. Driving it in bad weather was bound to happen sooner or later, now I have that out of the way...

https://www.facebook.com/mark.wells....2851068085699/

Indian113 · 10-14-2018, 01:29 PM

How do you like the Heater you put in? That would have been a good test I think. Glad you got that beauty home safe and sound.

Black_Sheep · 10-14-2018, 01:36 PM

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How do you like the Heater you put in? That would have been a good test I think. Glad you got that beauty home safe and sound.

The heater and defrosters worked great, which is always a good thing in Minnesota...

Black_Sheep · 10-21-2018, 01:26 PM

Getting some windshield time and sorting things out...

**oldman3** · 10-21-2018, 11:06 PM

That's the best way, take care of little things as they pop up...Jim

**joedoh** · 10-22-2018, 02:55 AM

gorgeous and well executed build. very very nice work.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-22-2018, 10:27 AM

Yup. Just a very pretty, well designed build. Kudos!

Black_Sheep · 10-27-2018, 05:05 PM

I fixed a few things and found a couple more. The passenger side valve cover is leaking pretty good, but the more I drive it the better it runs...

Indian113 · 10-27-2018, 08:04 PM

Sure Looks Nice, I really like that color Combo Good Job

Black_Sheep · 11-04-2018, 08:58 PM

On Saturday I replaced the rubber valve cover gaskets with cork composite gaskets and got in a 40 mile cruise, just because I could. A couple more minor issues revealed themselves so I took care of them too. I'm still not 100% happy with the brakes, they will get sorted out this winter...

Pics from Saturday

**oldman3** · 11-05-2018, 12:27 AM

Mark, what's with the brakes...Jim

Black_Sheep · 11-05-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Mark, what's with the brakes...Jim

The pedal is hard but I think the truck should stop better. Vacuum is good and when I pull the line off the booster with the engine shut off there is vacuum at the booster. That tells me the check valve is good and the booster isn’t leaking. I’m thinking the pedal ratio is not what it should be. Maybe the Baer pads I used are not right for my application. I don’t know...

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-05-2018, 01:34 AM

Hey Mark,
With 1000 miles on her now I assume you’ve driven it on a variety of highways and suburban streets. How much or how little road rash has it picked up on the front from ordinary driving?

It’s going to happen to my fresh paint but I’m just wondering if it has happened yet to yours?

Black_Sheep · 11-05-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hey Mark,
With 1000 miles on her now I assume you’ve driven it on a variety of highways and suburban streets. How much or how little road rash has it picked up on the front from ordinary driving?

It’s going to happen to my fresh paint but I’m just wondering if it has happened yet to yours?

I’ve logged a little more than 250 miles so far Dan, no road rash yet.

**oldman3** · 11-05-2018, 09:02 PM

Mark, what master cylinder, and calipers are you running? Is mc a 1" or 1-1/8" bore. Sometimes it's a combination of things...Jim

Black_Sheep · 11-05-2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Mark, what master cylinder, and calipers are you running? Is mc a 1" or 1-1/8" bore. Sometimes it's a combination of things...Jim

Jim I'm using GM D52 calipers (75 Nova) and a 70's GM power disc brake master cylinder 1.125 bore. The booster is a dual diaphragm 7", manufacturer unknown. Rear brakes are Mopar 10" drums. The pedal is rock hard but it requires more effort than I'd like.

Black_Sheep · 11-05-2018, 11:10 PM

I used Baer "Sport" pads on the fronts

Black_Sheep · 11-05-2018, 11:25 PM

According to this tech article the pedal ratio for power brakes should be 5:1, I'm going to have to take some measurements to calculate if it's correct or not.

https://techtalk.mpbrakes.com/how-to...ng-pedal-ratio

09-29-2018, 09:49 AM	#1
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,180	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build that thing looks awesome. a good feeling to see those parts on the truck instead of in the shop I bet.you will be out cruising in no time. just curious what you are using for tail lights, the lense is reminiscent of the olf caddie lense. is that a home made version of a single caddie lense on a different mounting body?

09-29-2018, 05:55 PM	#3
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build I was able to wrap up the interior today. The plan is to give everything the once over and take it for a spin tomorrow... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

09-29-2018, 02:02 PM	#4
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build looks super nice rolled out __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-30-2018, 06:39 PM	#5
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Congratulations, that is a awesome build. Enjoy it . __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

09-30-2018, 07:40 PM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Mark, glad everything went good, enjoy that beautiful truck...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-30-2018, 10:22 PM	#7
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Great job congrats...... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

10-14-2018, 01:06 PM	#8
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build I have managed to put about 100 miles on the truck in the past couple of weeks, so far the issues have been pretty minor. Anyway, I drove it to the Twin Cities Roadster swap this morning and it began to snow. Driving it in bad weather was bound to happen sooner or later, now I have that out of the way... https://www.facebook.com/mark.wells....2851068085699/ __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Last edited by Black_Sheep; 10-14-2018 at 01:37 PM.

10-14-2018, 01:29 PM	#9
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build How do you like the Heater you put in? That would have been a good test I think. Glad you got that beauty home safe and sound.

10-21-2018, 01:26 PM	#11
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Getting some windshield time and sorting things out... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

10-21-2018, 11:06 PM	#12
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build That's the best way, take care of little things as they pop up...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-22-2018, 02:55 AM	#13
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build gorgeous and well executed build. very very nice work. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-22-2018, 10:27 AM	#14
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Yup. Just a very pretty, well designed build. Kudos! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

10-27-2018, 05:05 PM	#15
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build I fixed a few things and found a couple more. The passenger side valve cover is leaking pretty good, but the more I drive it the better it runs... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

10-27-2018, 08:04 PM	#16
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Sure Looks Nice, I really like that color Combo Good Job

11-04-2018, 08:58 PM	#17
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build On Saturday I replaced the rubber valve cover gaskets with cork composite gaskets and got in a 40 mile cruise, just because I could. A couple more minor issues revealed themselves so I took care of them too. I'm still not 100% happy with the brakes, they will get sorted out this winter... Pics from Saturday Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build



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11-05-2018, 12:27 AM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Mark, what's with the brakes...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-05-2018, 01:34 AM	#20
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Hey Mark, With 1000 miles on her now I assume you’ve driven it on a variety of highways and suburban streets. How much or how little road rash has it picked up on the front from ordinary driving? It’s going to happen to my fresh paint but I’m just wondering if it has happened yet to yours? __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-05-2018, 09:02 PM	#22
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Mark, what master cylinder, and calipers are you running? Is mc a 1" or 1-1/8" bore. Sometimes it's a combination of things...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-05-2018, 11:10 PM	#24
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build I used Baer "Sport" pads on the fronts __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

11-05-2018, 11:25 PM	#25
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build According to this tech article the pedal ratio for power brakes should be 5:1, I'm going to have to take some measurements to calculate if it's correct or not. https://techtalk.mpbrakes.com/how-to...ng-pedal-ratio Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

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