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onebadbowtie · 09-26-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy1TonFun

Have you checked the vacuum hose to the booster? Also how much vacuum do you have at the booster? Thats where I would start.

the vacuum hose looks to be fine. as far as how much its pulling....i really dont know. i dont have a gauge to check it. it feels like it is pulling plenty though

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-27-2011, 02:44 PM

Nice job on the springs and mudding!

It looks really good. On the brake problem, have you replaced any of the flexible rubber hoses or at least inspected them? A lot of times those hoses can have a broken steel cord and rust internally causing a line to be plugged when pressure is applied. Just something to check for. I fought this on my 70 K20 as well.

onebadbowtie · 09-27-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice job on the springs and mudding!

It looks really good. On the brake problem, have you replaced any of the flexible rubber hoses or at least inspected them? A lot of times those hoses can have a broken steel cord and rust internally causing a line to be plugged when pressure is applied. Just something to check for. I fought this on my 70 K20 as well.

thanks and yes the front ones are brand new. the back one is older but i have fluid to both rear wheels so i dont think it would need to be replaced.

another problem i have noticed is where the rod from the brake booster comes through the fire wall and connects to the pedal has been cut and has a piece of pipe slipped over them and welded together. im guessing that they did this when the 2wd cab was put on the 4wd frame for some reason or another. i dont know how this affects it but it cant be helping the situation.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-27-2011, 08:00 PM

Maybe that rod is too short and not pushing the piston in the MC far enough. What style of bracket is on your truck? I have another one for parts and might be able to help you out on a rod.

onebadbowtie · 09-27-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Maybe that rod is too short and not pushing the piston in the MC far enough. What style of bracket is on your truck? I have another one for parts and might be able to help you out on a rod.

id have to get pictures this weekend when i go back to my parents so you could see cause i really dont know

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-28-2011, 02:58 PM

Ok, sounds good.

onebadbowtie · 10-02-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Ok, sounds good.

okay here are the pictures.....what do you think? i did also noticed that the brake pedal doesnt return to the resting pad beside the clutch so im thinking that rod is to short.

onebadbowtie · 10-09-2011, 05:28 PM

turns out the booster and master cylinder on the truck are for a 2wd front disk brake truck and are hopefully whats keeping it from stopping properly. so the parts store ordered me the right ones...

I also got the headache rack shortened up on the flat bed this weekend.

onebadbowtie · 10-09-2011, 05:35 PM

on another note. My parents bought me an early college graduation present. i will let the pictures speak for them selves. This will probably led me to selling the red and white one once i get the brakes fixed so that i can use that money to fix up the black one

onebadbowtie · 10-12-2011, 06:12 PM

Got the brake booster and master cylinder put in and i now have brakes

it took way to long to figure out but i'm just glad they are working.

Probably wont be putting much more money in this truck for a while due to have having to get the black truck tagged titled and insured.

but the next things on the list for it are.....

Shocks
Holley offroad carb
new air cleaner set up
shortening the length of the flat bed

Oh and here is a pic.(cant have a post without one

)

McNugget · 10-22-2011, 09:07 PM

This has got to be my favorite thread! I love your red and white. It is def. my favorite 4x4 flat bed I have EVER seen!!

onebadbowtie · 10-23-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by McNugget

This has got to be my favorite thread! I love your red and white. It is def. my favorite 4x4 flat bed I have EVER seen!!

Thanks man i appreciate it!

McNugget · 10-26-2011, 09:27 PM

I saw big red on craigslist today! Why ever would you sell it?

onebadbowtie · 10-26-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by McNugget

I saw big red on craigslist today! Why ever would you sell it?

its not that i want to sell it. i just have 3 4wd chevy trucks now so it will be the first to go if one has to. if it sells i will use the money to start turning the black 72 in to a daily driver. it if doesn't oh well all 3 are paid for so it can just set in the driveway and i will just keep playing around with it when money allows. just really hard to justify tags taxes and insurance on 3 vehicles.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-26-2011, 11:12 PM

Good luck with the sale. I know how trying to plate all your projects is and it stinks. Not to mention trying to buy parts to try and restore 2 at once.

onebadbowtie · 10-27-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Good luck with the sale. I know how trying to plate all your projects is and it stinks. Not to mention trying to buy parts to try and restore 2 at once.

i was kinda hoping it didn't sell lol

but thanks Ryan

onebadbowtie · 12-07-2011, 12:32 AM

Hate to say it guys but i sold it tonight

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2011, 02:23 AM

Sorry to hear that. I hope you got enough out of it to put a good dent in the new one!

onebadbowtie · 12-07-2011, 08:25 AM

I sold it for $2800 which is about what i had in it

09-27-2011, 02:44 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" Nice job on the springs and mudding! It looks really good. On the brake problem, have you replaced any of the flexible rubber hoses or at least inspected them? A lot of times those hoses can have a broken steel cord and rust internally causing a line to be plugged when pressure is applied. Just something to check for. I fought this on my 70 K20 as well. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-27-2011, 08:00 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" Maybe that rod is too short and not pushing the piston in the MC far enough. What style of bracket is on your truck? I have another one for parts and might be able to help you out on a rod. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-28-2011, 02:58 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" Ok, sounds good. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-09-2011, 05:28 PM	#8
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" turns out the booster and master cylinder on the truck are for a 2wd front disk brake truck and are hopefully whats keeping it from stopping properly. so the parts store ordered me the right ones... I also got the headache rack shortened up on the flat bed this weekend. __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

10-09-2011, 05:35 PM	#9
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" on another note. My parents bought me an early college graduation present. i will let the pictures speak for them selves. This will probably led me to selling the red and white one once i get the brakes fixed so that i can use that money to fix up the black one __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

10-12-2011, 06:12 PM	#10
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" Got the brake booster and master cylinder put in and i now have brakes it took way to long to figure out but i'm just glad they are working. Probably wont be putting much more money in this truck for a while due to have having to get the black truck tagged titled and insured. but the next things on the list for it are..... Shocks Holley offroad carb new air cleaner set up shortening the length of the flat bed Oh and here is a pic.(cant have a post without one ) __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

10-22-2011, 09:07 PM	#11
McNugget Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 42	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" This has got to be my favorite thread! I love your red and white. It is def. my favorite 4x4 flat bed I have EVER seen!! __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4

10-26-2011, 09:27 PM	#13
McNugget Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 42	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" I saw big red on craigslist today! Why ever would you sell it? __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4

10-26-2011, 11:12 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" Good luck with the sale. I know how trying to plate all your projects is and it stinks. Not to mention trying to buy parts to try and restore 2 at once. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-07-2011, 12:32 AM	#17
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" Hate to say it guys but i sold it tonight __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

12-07-2011, 02:23 AM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" Sorry to hear that. I hope you got enough out of it to put a good dent in the new one! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-07-2011, 08:25 AM	#19
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: 72/69 K10 project "Big Dreams" I sold it for $2800 which is about what i had in it __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"



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