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Mieser3 · 01-21-2011, 11:26 PM

Made just a tiny bit of progress tonight. Got my rear caliper brackets bolted up. These are the brackets that Captainfab sells here on the site. If any of you are thinking about putting rear discs on your truck and don't want to buy a complete kit I highly suggest these brackets. They are great quality and mine fit perfectly so far. My rotors are supposed to be here next week but I did have a nice package waiting on my porch when I got home tonight (last picture).

PBFAB.COM · 01-21-2011, 11:30 PM

Truck is looking great Jay! It's definitely gonna be sharp!
Thanks for choosing Porterbuilt for your suspension!

Mieser3 · 01-21-2011, 11:33 PM

Thanks Nate! And thank you for everything you've done for me up to this point.

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Truck is looking great Jay! It's definitely gonna be sharp!
Thanks for choosing Porterbuilt for your suspension!

67chevy1series · 01-22-2011, 12:54 AM

oh my willwood brakes are bad a.....

heymoe · 01-22-2011, 12:30 PM

Looking awesome Jay! I love the brake setup too

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Mieser3 · 01-22-2011, 09:29 PM

Finally got my front components installed today. I've still got to install the upper shock mounts, shocks, tie rod and sway bar but at least some progress is being made.

67chevy1series · 01-22-2011, 09:30 PM

soon you will not need jack stands!!!!!

Mieser3 · 01-22-2011, 09:32 PM

LOL, that's right! Hopefully next week at this time I'll be able to roll it around on it's own. Just waiting for the UPS man to bring me some rotors and tie rod adjusting sleeves.

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

soon you will not need jack stands!!!!!

**lolife99** · 01-22-2011, 09:34 PM

Did you get your sway bar from Porterbuilt also?

Mieser3 · 01-22-2011, 09:39 PM

I got it through Nate. It is an Addco sway bar.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Did you get your sway bar from Porterbuilt also?

CheyenneShop · 01-24-2011, 01:40 AM

this is going to be a sweet ride - love what you have done so far!

Mieser3 · 01-24-2011, 01:57 PM

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

this is going to be a sweet ride - love what you have done so far!

mixermike · 01-25-2011, 09:54 AM

very nice work.thanks for taking the time to post your progress.how much drop is built into those trailing arms?

thanks,Mike

Mieser3 · 01-25-2011, 09:05 PM

Not quite sure. You'd have to ask Nate at Porterbuilt.

Thanks for compliment.

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Originally Posted by mixermike

very nice work.thanks for taking the time to post your progress.how much drop is built into those trailing arms?

thanks,Mike

Mieser3 · 01-25-2011, 09:13 PM

Made some minor progress tonight. My rotors arrived so I was able to get the rear calipers bolted up.

PBFAB.COM · 01-26-2011, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixermike

very nice work.thanks for taking the time to post your progress.how much drop is built into those trailing arms?

thanks,Mike

These are a 1" drop.

67chevy1series · 01-26-2011, 01:06 AM

where did you get the rear disk brake bracket tha bolts to the axle?

franky69c10 · 01-26-2011, 04:52 AM

Look'n good
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**lolife99** · 01-26-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

where did you get the rear disk brake bracket tha bolts to the axle?

Those brackets are built and sold by member/vendor Captainfab.

Mieser3 · 01-26-2011, 10:22 AM

Captainfab is a great guy and is extremely helpful.........and the brackets are very nice. I highly suggest them.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Those brackets are built and sold by member/vendor Captainfab.

**Captainfab** · 02-01-2011, 12:15 AM

Your truck's looking good Jay

Thank you for the purchase Jay, and thanks to everyone for the kind words

bmfpeterson · 02-25-2011, 11:28 AM

Im so glad to have run across this build looks to be a nice ride in the making!

on the rear caliper brackets, what are they setup for? as far as calipers? looks like a nice setup! I think I will go with the captain......

Mieser3 · 03-10-2011, 08:08 PM

So sorry it's taken me this long to respond bmfpeterson but I haven't checked my build thread in a long time. The rear disc brake brackets are set up for the GM D52 calipers. I purchased a set of Wilwood D52 calipers to use on this truck.

Mieser3 · 03-10-2011, 08:16 PM

As I said in my previous post I've gone way too long without an update on my project. I haven't progressed as much as I'd like to....I blame the cold weather. Anyway, I finally have the chassis all bolted up and the frame now sits of 4 wheels. Got the Porterbuilt Stage 2 front components all bolted up. Ordered a Boyd Welding gas tank which should be here next week. Next step is to hopefully get the gas tank bolted up and get the fuel line ran. Here's a few pics of where I'm currently at with the project.

Mieser3 · 03-10-2011, 08:18 PM

Here's a couple more pictures.

01-21-2011, 11:26 PM	#76
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Made just a tiny bit of progress tonight. Got my rear caliper brackets bolted up. These are the brackets that Captainfab sells here on the site. If any of you are thinking about putting rear discs on your truck and don't want to buy a complete kit I highly suggest these brackets. They are great quality and mine fit perfectly so far. My rotors are supposed to be here next week but I did have a nice package waiting on my porch when I got home tonight (last picture). Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

01-21-2011, 11:30 PM	#77
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Truck is looking great Jay! It's definitely gonna be sharp! Thanks for choosing Porterbuilt for your suspension! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-22-2011, 12:54 AM	#79
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project oh my willwood brakes are bad a.....

01-22-2011, 12:30 PM	#80
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Looking awesome Jay! I love the brake setup too. __________________ My build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371235

01-22-2011, 09:29 PM	#81
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Finally got my front components installed today. I've still got to install the upper shock mounts, shocks, tie rod and sway bar but at least some progress is being made. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

01-22-2011, 09:30 PM	#82
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project soon you will not need jack stands!!!!!

01-22-2011, 09:34 PM	#84
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Did you get your sway bar from Porterbuilt also? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-24-2011, 01:40 AM	#86
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project this is going to be a sweet ride - love what you have done so far! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

01-25-2011, 09:54 AM	#88
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project very nice work.thanks for taking the time to post your progress.how much drop is built into those trailing arms? thanks,Mike

01-25-2011, 09:13 PM	#90
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Made some minor progress tonight. My rotors arrived so I was able to get the rear calipers bolted up. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

01-26-2011, 01:06 AM	#92
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project where did you get the rear disk brake bracket tha bolts to the axle?

01-26-2011, 04:52 AM	#93
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Look'n good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-01-2011, 12:15 AM	#96
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Your truck's looking good Jay Thank you for the purchase Jay, and thanks to everyone for the kind words __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 02-01-2011 at 12:15 AM.

02-25-2011, 11:28 AM	#97
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Im so glad to have run across this build looks to be a nice ride in the making! on the rear caliper brackets, what are they setup for? as far as calipers? looks like a nice setup! I think I will go with the captain......

03-10-2011, 08:08 PM	#98
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project So sorry it's taken me this long to respond bmfpeterson but I haven't checked my build thread in a long time. The rear disc brake brackets are set up for the GM D52 calipers. I purchased a set of Wilwood D52 calipers to use on this truck. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156



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03-10-2011, 08:16 PM	#99
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project As I said in my previous post I've gone way too long without an update on my project. I haven't progressed as much as I'd like to....I blame the cold weather. Anyway, I finally have the chassis all bolted up and the frame now sits of 4 wheels. Got the Porterbuilt Stage 2 front components all bolted up. Ordered a Boyd Welding gas tank which should be here next week. Next step is to hopefully get the gas tank bolted up and get the fuel line ran. Here's a few pics of where I'm currently at with the project. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

03-10-2011, 08:18 PM	#100
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Mieser's 71 Short Wide Project Here's a couple more pictures. Attached Images __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

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