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OL SKOOL · 01-29-2017, 01:18 PM

I should, I have quite a few pictures through the stages and a lot of major bumps in the road. Very similar trucks to start with gmc step 400 sb 200r and I'm all about old school!Keep up the good work.

**GR8-68** · 01-29-2017, 06:01 PM

It was great to spend some time with the wife this afternoon at the truck shop she got a lot prepped for primer while I worked on some other stuff.

72_swb · 01-29-2017, 08:05 PM

lol that's awesome. Always nice to have an extra hand. Mine just drove away in my truck

**GR8-68** · 01-29-2017, 08:06 PM

Yes it is, hopefully she brings it back

**zicc1835** · 01-29-2017, 08:11 PM

no fair you got a helper ill never catch up now

**GR8-68** · 01-29-2017, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

no fair you got a helper ill never catch up now

Move to NC and I would be glad to help you out.

**zicc1835** · 01-31-2017, 11:20 PM

tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore

**GR8-68** · 02-01-2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore

I moved here from northern PA 24 years ago and you couldn't drag me back north, my wife is originally from VA and she said this is her home, no where else

**GR8-68** · 02-02-2017, 05:25 PM

Happy February to me

rusty76 · 02-02-2017, 05:46 PM

Nice

cknfrmr · 02-02-2017, 06:00 PM

awesome man. blocks for rear came yesterday. my front bumper came out so well I'm gonna try to find one for rear and take chrome one off. go figure. thought I would never be saying/doing that. LOL

**GR8-68** · 02-02-2017, 09:26 PM

Water pump blasted and cleared.

Jason7121 · 02-02-2017, 09:48 PM

Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

**GR8-68** · 02-02-2017, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121

Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

Yes that is correct, I am not sure yet but I will let you know for sure. I like the quality of the caliper for sure though

Jason7121 · 02-02-2017, 10:21 PM

Thanks that would be helpful. Your project is coming along nicely.

rusty76 · 02-03-2017, 07:30 AM

I've been curious about those same calipers too.

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I've been curious about those same calipers too.

I will probably get them bolted on either this evening or tomorrow and will post some pics and feedback on the installation. I am going to order the line kit also for the D52 brake calipers.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...35301/10002/-1

knomadd · 02-03-2017, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason7121

Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

They float between the caliper and the disc. They just ride on the caliper bolt. here's a quick article (PDF) that wilwood put together for the D52 install.
https://www.wilwood.com/pdf/howtosto...ke_Install.pdf

I have them on my 71 and don't have any complaints about the fit. Just the brake dust. The pad material puts off a lot of dust.

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

They float between the caliper and the disc. They just ride on the caliper bolt. here's a quick article (PDF) that wilwood put together for the D52 install.
https://www.wilwood.com/pdf/howtosto...ke_Install.pdf

I have them on my 71 and don't have any complaints about the fit. Just the brake dust. The pad material puts off a lot of dust.

That's what I was thinking but didn't want to put foot in mouth before I actually knew

Thanks for the link I will check it out

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 02:15 PM

Look what I got today,

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 02:18 PM

Running them through the molder to size them

knomadd · 02-03-2017, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8-68

That's what I was thinking but didn't want to put foot in mouth before I actually knew

Thanks for the link I will check it out

I don't blame you. I've been running mine for about a year now and couldn't remember for sure. I had to find something with some pics to be sure it didn't have a clip or something.

I take it the wood is for your bed? What kind of wood is it?

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 05:08 PM

Yes it is, black walnut.

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 05:53 PM

Hmmm, I think I really like the walnut.

cknfrmr · 02-03-2017, 07:13 PM

me too.

01-29-2017, 01:18 PM	#301
OL SKOOL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: rochelle il. Posts: 355	Re: 68 project I should, I have quite a few pictures through the stages and a lot of major bumps in the road. Very similar trucks to start with gmc step 400 sb 200r and I'm all about old school!Keep up the good work.

01-29-2017, 06:01 PM	#302
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project It was great to spend some time with the wife this afternoon at the truck shop she got a lot prepped for primer while I worked on some other stuff. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

01-29-2017, 08:05 PM	#303
72_swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: dallas area Posts: 221	Re: 68 project lol that's awesome. Always nice to have an extra hand. Mine just drove away in my truck __________________ 69 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727311

01-29-2017, 08:06 PM	#304
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Yes it is, hopefully she brings it back __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

01-29-2017, 08:11 PM	#305
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,255	Re: 68 project no fair you got a helper ill never catch up now __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-31-2017, 11:20 PM	#307
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,255	Re: 68 project tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

02-02-2017, 05:25 PM	#309
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Happy February to me Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-02-2017, 05:46 PM	#310
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 68 project Nice __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-02-2017, 06:00 PM	#311
cknfrmr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: kernersville,NC Posts: 197	Re: 68 project awesome man. blocks for rear came yesterday. my front bumper came out so well I'm gonna try to find one for rear and take chrome one off. go figure. thought I would never be saying/doing that. LOL

02-02-2017, 09:26 PM	#312
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Water pump blasted and cleared. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-02-2017, 09:48 PM	#313
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: 68 project Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

02-02-2017, 10:21 PM	#315
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: 68 project Thanks that would be helpful. Your project is coming along nicely.

02-03-2017, 07:30 AM	#316
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 68 project I've been curious about those same calipers too. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-03-2017, 02:15 PM	#320
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Look what I got today, Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-03-2017, 02:18 PM	#321
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Running them through the molder to size them Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant



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02-03-2017, 05:08 PM	#323
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Yes it is, black walnut. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-03-2017, 05:53 PM	#324
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Hmmm, I think I really like the walnut. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-03-2017, 07:13 PM	#325
cknfrmr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: kernersville,NC Posts: 197	Re: 68 project me too.

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