1962 Grumman Olson Project

[UPNADM]

So after some roof raising, I started the task of stripping the roof. The paint was easy, it was the roof tar that was the fun part.

Its now 50% done. I am almost done with the paint stripping.

[mrolds88]

As far as the disc brake conversion, look here for some good advice. http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...027#Post725027

As far as the rear, if it is an HO72 you can use 14 bolt brake assemblies on it, with a little work. Wheels should be able to swap the later model 19.5 s on to it. I believe all the early 8 lug trucks up to 71 or 72 used 1/2" studs. A simple redrilling will allow the late model and better 9/16" studs.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by mrolds88

As far as the disc brake conversion, look here for some good advice. http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...027#Post725027

As far as the rear, if it is an HO72 you can use 14 bolt brake assemblies on it, with a little work. Wheels should be able to swap the later model 19.5 s on to it. I believe all the early 8 lug trucks up to 71 or 72 used 1/2" studs. A simple redrilling will allow the late model and better 9/16" studs.

Thank you for the link and advice. It does have an H072 rear. Any idea what the ratio would be for this era drive line?

[UPNADM]

Finally got the other half of the roof stripped. The outside of the van is virtually stripped with exception of need attention around the rivets.

I started on the inside of the van. Making some head way.

[LT1 Burb]

You have to much energy, your welcome to cmon down and use some of it on mine .

[JRANGER]

you sir are a wild man

[KroAutomotiveInc]

cant wait to see more keep it up!

[JRANGER]

What color you thinking?

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

you sir are a wild man

Its really cold up here and I needed something to occupy my time... ha.

This van is going to be bright orange. I put a color chart up and said to my five year old son pick it. Orange it was. I like bright colors... ha.

[JRANGER]

lol i would of gone with black or like a dark green. That thing looks like a a tank

[UPNADM]

A productive day spent with a stripper... Paint stripper that is!

I want to get the body completely paint free and ready to start again.

Three different colors to take off.

[UPNADM]

So I have been looking at these motor mounts since this van got to my shop.

Someone clearly had a V8 in this rig, but looking at the motor mounts it does not look like a GM to me.

Any insight?

[flashed]

Have no idea on the motor mounts but like the idea of painting it orange ,now what color orange .My 72 truck is being painted Medium Red but looks more orange than red and my 72 El Camino is original Flame Orange and in the sun it really pops but there are a lot of cool orange colors out there.

[UPNADM]

Still working at getting the inside stripped. But making progress.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by flashed

Have no idea on the motor mounts but like the idea of painting it orange ,now what color orange .My 72 truck is being painted Medium Red but looks more orange than red and my 72 El Camino is original Flame Orange and in the sun it really pops but there are a lot of cool orange colors out there.

The color is called "Real Orange". Here is a photo to kind of give you an idea. I will be getting this paint in the gallon can format.

If you want to see the outcome, just google "Tremclad Real Orange".

[UPNADM]

Thinking about doing the roof with this grey...

[mrolds88]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

Thank you for the link and advice. It does have an H072 rear. Any idea what the ratio would be for this era drive line?

Pretty sure they only had 3. 4.10, 4.57 and 5.14. If I had to venture a guess, I would say 5.14. The 4.10's normally came in the 3/4 tons. If the rear is in good shape I would leave it in there. If you would want to do disc brakes on the back, the 14 bolt/ Dana 70 dually brackets work. Also pretty sure the early 2000's dually rotors work on that swap too. Depending on what trans you run I might look at a pinion parking brake. As far as the front axle, I would look at either a later P30 complete axle or swapping the spindles out.

[UPNADM]

Thanks for your insight and suggestions. I was hoping to run a 350 and a turbo 350. Any thoughts on this combo?

[mrolds88]

I might look into something a little heavier duty than the turbo 350. And if it does have 5.14's in it, I would look into a 4L80E. 90-93 diesel trucks had a computer that ran the tranny but the engine was mechanical so it should swap into your van rather easily I would think. That is my plans for my 72.

[lowlife4life]

I'm from port perry. Currently living in Alberta for work. Would love to see both trucks when I'm home in October. Possibly drive the 59 or 63 if either ever get finished

[stampy]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

The color is called "Real Orange". Here is a photo to kind of give you an idea. I will be getting this paint in the gallon can format.

If you want to see the outcome, just google "Tremclad Real Orange".

Thats an awesome colour and will look sharp! Do you use the Tremclad on your frame as well? I followed your C50 thread as well but wasnt sure.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by stampy

Thats an awesome colour and will look sharp! Do you use the Tremclad on your frame as well? I followed your C50 thread as well but wasnt sure.

I use the gloss black Tremclad for the frame. I like to keep my projects on a budget build.

The only thing I do not use Tremclad on is the engine block.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by lowlife4life

I'm from port perry. Currently living in Alberta for work. Would love to see both trucks when I'm home in October. Possibly drive the 59 or 63 if either ever get finished

Drop in when you are home and in my area...

[stampy]

Originally Posted by UPNADM

I use the gloss black Tremclad for the frame. I like to keep my projects on a budget build.

The only thing I do not use Tremclad on is the engine block.

OK awesome, that is the way i will be doing my truck.... once warmer weather comes of course (my garage isn't insulated!).

Sorry to bombard you with so many questions, but you have a lot of experience with this stuff, and you work looks great! Do you recommend to primer the frame first before applying the tremclad. if so, do you also use the self etching, or the tremclad primer?

Thanks!

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by stampy

OK awesome, that is the way i will be doing my truck.... once warmer weather comes of course (my garage isn't insulated!).

Sorry to bombard you with so many questions, but you have a lot of experience with this stuff, and you work looks great! Do you recommend to primer the frame first before applying the tremclad. if so, do you also use the self etching, or the tremclad primer?

Thanks!

Sorry about the delay. I have never used primer on the frame. I have had pretty good luck with doing it without. My yellow truck only gets drove periodically and in the best of conditions. With that in mind, I have not really gave it a hard test. Using both would likely be better if it was a daily driver...

I prime all my body panels with self etching primer. I used Mar Hyde's product.