What did you do to your truck today part III

[scottco]

Finished the disc brake 5 hole conversion. Cragar's are on and life is good !! lol

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by scottco

Finished the disc brake 5 hole conversion. Cragar's are on and life is good !! lol

Keep wax on them. Looks perfect

[LVPhotos]

Originally Posted by scottco

Finished the disc brake 5 hole conversion. Cragar's are on and life is good !! lol

Dig it! Like stockish stance. Hot Wheel red stripe tires would be cool.

[LVPhotos]

One step closer! McLeod hydraulic bearing installed because the 2466HKR Hooker Competition Headers don't work with stock arm and bellhouse. Had to clearance driver side bellhouse to clear.

[mjh1965]

Well I went and removed and collected a new motor a 350 SBC for my truck today

[jonzcustomshop]

today I found the left front hubcap for my daily!
they are doing construction on a road I drive on to work, and it was extra rough yesterday. when I got to work I noticed the left front hubcap was missing
I drove home, scanning the route, but did not see it... but then today I drove even slower, and out of the corner of my eye noticed it next to a fence , laying upside down and full of rain water!!
so happy I don't have to bang out and paint up another one!

[Palf70Step]

[LVPhotos]

Back together! Short of one bolt on motor mount all went smoothly. The fab of the trans crossmember will be tomorrow. Still sitting on stands.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Back together! Short of one bolt on motor mount all went smoothly. The fab of the trans crossmember will be tomorrow. Still sitting on stands.

Nice work. So what setup do you have for the hydraulic clutch MC and pedal? Please include pics if you can.

[schpeen]

Finally got my steel smoothies to balance after trying 4 sets

[LVPhotos]

I used a Captainfab firewall bracket, CPP all in one master, Wilwood hydraulic clutch cylinder, McLeod hydraulic bearing. The chrome booster came from Tuckers Trucks either s10 or Nova base 7".
The 2466 HKR Hooker Compatition headers didn't work with arm and had to knock down driver side bellhouse to clear flange. This is why th hydraulic bearing over arm.
Stock pedal. Big feet can hit all 3 if you try!

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

I used a Captainfab firewall bracket, CPP all in one master, Wilwood hydraulic clutch cylinder, McLeod hydraulic bearing. The chrome booster came from Tuckers Trucks either s10 or Nova base 7".
The 2466 HKR Hooker Compatition headers didn't work with arm and had to knock down driver side bellhouse to clear flange. This is why th hydraulic bearing over arm.
Stock pedal. Big feet can hit all 3 if you try!

OK, you showed brake stuff too. Didn't need that but it's useful to other readers.

So the clutch MC is Wilwood. Model#? Mounting info? Heim joint and pushrod from the pedal connection?

[LVPhotos]

All the parts came with Captainfab kit. The firewall kit has a spot to drill for Wilwood and all hardware and rods came with kit.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=362375

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

All the parts came with Captainfab kit. The firewall kit has a spot to drill for Wilwood and all hardware and rods came with kit.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=362375

My apologies. You showed it just fine. It's late for me and I'm a bit tired. I glanced at the pics too quickly. Looks like a very nice setup indeed. Thanks for sharing.

[Grizz1963]

Today started slowly....... Woke at 05.45 as usual, got up, fed the cats, opened doors and made a mug of tea, then surfed the web, had my brekkie..... All the time killing time so that I could get to the garage and make noise by 08.00 (That is Nicola's rule)

Truck time had been slow the last few months with the new job, I wanted it to take precedence over everything else, as I wanted ithe new job to be a success.

Anyway, went to the garage before 08.00 and cleared up stuff, burned some wood etc.

Having cleared the garage, driveway, advertised some stuff on Facebook, including the 1940's steel trunk I had in the back of the truck before. Sold.

I then got a crisis call from Martin, as he was trying to load his old V8 engine and gearbox onto a pallet, headed for the Isle of Mann where it was going into another truck. So drove over to his place with some cargo straps, wood, hammer, nails and then got that all sorted. Back home via the hairdressers and Coop.

Then rolled out the truck onto the driveway, first time in months.



I needed to get the hood off, but it is not a one man job, due to the sheer size of it, so I called Mickey next door to give me a hand as Martin would be around later when he and Amanda had done food shopping and walking their pack of dogs.






Once the hood was off, it was the hood hinges and springs, no idea how I am gong to get the springs back on.



What did I do...???

No going back now.



Look closely at Martin's face...... Who needs friends like this?

At this point Ta2Don texted to see if I had time for a FaceTime chat....... Replied that I was digging a hole, for Martin.




Once the inner fenders were off, which necessitated removal of the radiator support frame/bracket it became clear the radiator needs replacing or recoreing. So looking for a new radiator now, then the transmission oil cooler was removed as I have a nice new one that Martin gave me for my Birthday when he bought a frame mounted one.

Loads of other bits like the radiator mounting kit, new fender bolts, rubbers, seals etc will be ordered from LMC etc.



Well, it is broken good and proper now.

Next up, clean the front suspension, engine, firewall and get it all painted up and looking good.



Parked up, never expected to go this far, and I do not think it is the end yet.





Still love my truck, and that has to be good.

[Grizz1963]

After a late, but good boot fair, some other chores, I got into the garage just after 1pm.

Pulled the truck forward, jacked up and put an axle stand under the chassis, then removed the front wheel and proceeded to scrape all the years of congealed sand, grease etc from all the suspension parts and chassis.

Not a hard job, but it just takes a lot of time to do right.




A long knive, along with some scrapers, screwdrivers and a steel brush brought me to the point where the next step will be cleaning the oily bits with some petrol and then some Gunk followed by a pressure cleaner.




After the afternoon cleaning the passenger side suspension up, I thought an almost typically American dinner would be a good thing.



Well, tried to post a pic of a BBQ but this one of Clem's shindig keeps replacing the BBQ pic...... A sign?

Now fed, and relaxed with Mrs Boss.... End of a good weekend.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

. . . . . . . . proceeded to scrape all the years of congealed sand, grease etc from all the suspension parts and chassis.

. . . . . . . A long knive, along with some scrapers, screwdrivers and a steel brush brought me to the point where the next step will be cleaning the oily bits with some petrol and then some Gunk followed by a pressure cleaner.

Grizz,
Here's a tip I learned from cleaning off several very greasy transmissions. A brush tends to smear the grease around like a toothpaste and toothbrush. So, first get the large clods of grease off with a putty knife or other tool. Then sprinkle some baking soda or flour over the entire area you want to get cleaner. The baking soda (or flour) will cling to the grease. Then use a wire brush. The flour (or baking soda) will make the grease come off in clumps instead of smearing all over the place. Add more flour as needed and repeat. Then use soap and water and a pressure washer to finish up. It's economical, environmentally safe and non-toxic too.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Grizz,
Here's a tip I learned from cleaning off several very greasy transmissions. A brush tends to smear the grease around like a toothpaste and toothbrush. So, first get the large clods of grease off with a putty knife or other tool. Then sprinkle some baking soda or flour over the entire area you want to get cleaner. The baking soda (or flour) will cling to the grease. Then use a wire brush. The flour (or baking soda) will make the grease come off in clumps instead of smearing all over the place. Add more flour as needed and repeat. Then use soap and water and a pressure washer to finish up. It's economical, environmentally safe and non-toxic too.

Thanks Jay !!

Every day is a school day, I was using the dry dusty sand over the wetter grease and oil, but the flour or baking soda sounds a lot easier.

[SIR]

wash...wax.....rub rub rub!!! Gett'in ready for "back to the fifty's" next weekend....party time in grants pass !!!

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by SIR

wash...wax.....rub rub rub!!! Gett'in ready for "back to the fifty's" next weekend....party time in grants pass !!!

Hope to be there with ya!

[LVPhotos]

Under dash... not mine.

[blown240]

I got my torque converter lockup working and I started installing sound deadener. It's 75% done. And it goes from the step in the floor, all the way up the firewall to below the glass.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by blown240

I got my torque converter lockup working and I started installing sound deadener. It's 75% done. And it goes from the step in the floor, all the way up the firewall to below the glass.

That picture reminds me of Jiffy Pop Popcorn. The kind you make on the electric stovetop or campfire grill. It's not gonna make popcorn inside your panel on a hot day is it? Now I'm hungry for some popcorn. LOL! Nice work!

[HappyHooligan]

Keys are now Required and glove box stays closed!!
Lock set from LMC. Doors and Ignition keyed the same. Glove box is different but at least it closes now.

Interesting part was that the key I had would not turn ignition to Lock so that I could remove cylinder. put key from new one in and went straight to lock but then would not unlock, but was able to at least get it out and changed.

Now waiting for the rest of parts for wiper reinstall..... one piece at a time.

Hooligan

[robber grin]

Nothing...

but I have recently buttoned up the Passenger side front fender and cowl.

I've been working on 60 hood rust repairs too.

ANYONE EVER DO LINCOLN style PUSH BUTTONS on our doors???

peace ~ rg