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**swervin ervin** · 04-22-2004, 08:45 PM

Well, what do you think? I'm making progress. One thing is for sure, making the brackets is a *****. I've got the ones on the drivers side done, just need to get them painted. Here is a test fit of everything. Now on to the passenger side.

**swervin ervin** · 04-22-2004, 08:46 PM

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**swervin ervin** · 04-22-2004, 08:49 PM

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ocbaud · 04-22-2004, 08:52 PM

how much do i have to pay you to make some brackets for me?

seriously

**swervin ervin** · 04-22-2004, 09:04 PM

Eric, too much work in it for me to make them to sell. I will have some templets for everything though so you can make your own.

I cut everything with a 4-1/2" side grinder with a cutoff wheel, or make that several cutoff wheels. I dirlled all the bolt holes on my drill press. The big holes I had a machine shop cut for me with a plasma cutter. The round outside brackets I used a cutting torch to make.

Being I designed my own brackets, everything was cut and test fit. I used 5 or 6 cardboard templets in the process.

ocbaud · 04-22-2004, 09:10 PM

i have a friend that may beable to cut them for me. he works on the local air force base doing metal work. mostly with alum.

those things look great.

twoodson · 04-22-2004, 09:11 PM

Damn Mike, you know you are the man don't you? What can't you do? That conversion is looking good man. Keep us update.

LOHRTBT · 04-22-2004, 10:16 PM

Lookin Damn Good MIkey!! Good job!

79BIG10 · 04-22-2004, 10:41 PM

Damn Mike that looks sweet as hell!! Let us know when you get the templates done and please write up an article like you have in the past

bigblock73 · 04-22-2004, 11:01 PM

Looks great Mike!

1 down, 1 to go.

**N2TRUX** · 04-22-2004, 11:44 PM

Awesome job Mike. It looks like you still have the skills even with a bum hand. Keep the pics coming....

low 84 · 04-23-2004, 12:21 AM

87 Shortwide · 04-23-2004, 12:44 AM

shavedchevy · 04-23-2004, 12:47 AM

Is it possible to have perfect-perfection.... if so, that's what Mike strives for

Looking good Mike. It'll be well worth it when done

apstguy · 04-23-2004, 03:10 AM

Looks Great! I would love to get a template. My grandpa has a cutting torch so this isn't a problem. What discs and calipers did you end up using?

Ric83 · 04-23-2004, 09:58 AM

Man, that looks gooood!

ponjohn · 04-23-2004, 12:41 PM

Do you have a pic from the front or rear? I have a dana60 in my 67 firebird and I want to add rear disc using the c4 style calipers.

Thanks-john

PHOENIX · 04-23-2004, 02:27 PM

Damn Mike that looks heavy-duty. I like it. Post some more pictures and maybe a brake check once everything is hooked up and working.
Lets see how fast that truck can stop......
VIDEO! VIDEO! VIDEO!

87Silvy · 04-23-2004, 05:10 PM

BTW, how are the busted fingers???

TwinTurbo · 04-23-2004, 06:38 PM

instead of making the brackets yourself, have you thought about checking stock car products, coleman racing, afco and the likes? Most of them sell weld on axle brackets for popular GM, GN 3,5" and GT 5,25" mount calipers.

82 Silverado 4X · 04-23-2004, 07:18 PM

I "really" like those brackets. I'm a machinist and can appreciate the planning and work that went into them. Hope you are going to make a drawing of them to post on your site.
4 wheel discs with the correct braking balance is going to be something that every pickup owner will want. Keep the pics and progress coming.

*1FaastC10* · 04-23-2004, 07:48 PM

damn, i wish i had half the talent and patience that you have Mike. although, working in the RV industry, there are lots of little things that nobody stocks parts for, so my fabricator side is slowly being developed. i just threw down the 86.00 for a set for my 14FF, and called it done. they're still hanging on my garage wall...

**swervin ervin** · 04-23-2004, 08:35 PM

Thanks everyone. It sure is fun doing stuff like this even if it is a lot of hard work. I for one love the satisfaction of doing things like this instead of just buying a kit and bolting everything on. Besides, all the kits I've seen for our trucks had some whimpy brackets and only used three bolts to hold them on. I don't think mine are going anywhere.

I just got done with the passenger side 45 minutes ago. Everything bolts up and work flawlessly. Now I have to weld on the brake line mounting tab to the axle, cut the line and reflare it. I'm using some stainless flexible hose from there to the calipers. I think the parking brake cable is going to be a perfect fit. I bought an extension kit for them but I don't believe I'll need it. After all the fabricating and fitting, I'll pull everything back off, clean it up real good and give it a couple coats of paint before reassembly. Then I'll need to adjust the parking brake and cables, and bleed the brakes.

I hope to be done with everything this weekend. I can't wait to see how it does.

I plan on writing an article for Jeff to put on 73-87.com I'll have plenty of pics, templets, and most of all advice on things.

**swervin ervin** · 04-23-2004, 08:39 PM

ponjohn,

what type of pic are you needing? Let me know and I take one.

Oh, and the fingers are doing a ton better. I started occupational therapy Wednesday. I'm going every other day for an hour. Still can't make a fist but it's getting closer every day. I think me doing these brakes are helping to loosen them up some. That's what I tell my wife anyway. I had to make up some lie to keep her off my back.

04-22-2004, 08:45 PM	#1
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Making progress Well, what do you think? I'm making progress. One thing is for sure, making the brackets is a *****. I've got the ones on the drivers side done, just need to get them painted. Here is a test fit of everything. Now on to the passenger side. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-22-2004, 08:46 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oops. Forgot pic 1 __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-22-2004, 08:49 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	3 __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-22-2004, 10:16 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Lookin Damn Good MIkey!! Good job! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-22-2004, 10:41 PM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Damn Mike that looks sweet as hell!! Let us know when you get the templates done and please write up an article like you have in the past __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-22-2004, 08:52 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	how much do i have to pay you to make some brackets for me? seriously

04-22-2004, 09:04 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Eric, too much work in it for me to make them to sell. I will have some templets for everything though so you can make your own. I cut everything with a 4-1/2" side grinder with a cutoff wheel, or make that several cutoff wheels. I dirlled all the bolt holes on my drill press. The big holes I had a machine shop cut for me with a plasma cutter. The round outside brackets I used a cutting torch to make. Being I designed my own brackets, everything was cut and test fit. I used 5 or 6 cardboard templets in the process.

04-22-2004, 09:10 PM	#6
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i have a friend that may beable to cut them for me. he works on the local air force base doing metal work. mostly with alum. those things look great.

04-22-2004, 09:11 PM	#7
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Damn Mike, you know you are the man don't you? What can't you do? That conversion is looking good man. Keep us update.

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Looks great Mike! 1 down, 1 to go. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Awesome job Mike. It looks like you still have the skills even with a bum hand. Keep the pics coming.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	Is it possible to have perfect-perfection.... if so, that's what Mike strives for Looking good Mike. It'll be well worth it when done __________________ Dennis

04-23-2004, 03:10 AM	#15
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Looks Great! I would love to get a template. My grandpa has a cutting torch so this isn't a problem. What discs and calipers did you end up using? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Man, that looks gooood! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

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ponjohn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: woodbridge, ct. usa Posts: 145	Do you have a pic from the front or rear? I have a dana60 in my 67 firebird and I want to add rear disc using the c4 style calipers. Thanks-john

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PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Damn Mike that looks heavy-duty. I like it. Post some more pictures and maybe a brake check once everything is hooked up and working. Lets see how fast that truck can stop...... VIDEO! VIDEO! VIDEO! __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-23-2004, 05:10 PM	#19
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	BTW, how are the busted fingers??? __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

04-23-2004, 06:38 PM	#20
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	instead of making the brackets yourself, have you thought about checking stock car products, coleman racing, afco and the likes? Most of them sell weld on axle brackets for popular GM, GN 3,5" and GT 5,25" mount calipers.

04-23-2004, 07:18 PM	#21
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	I "really" like those brackets. I'm a machinist and can appreciate the planning and work that went into them. Hope you are going to make a drawing of them to post on your site. 4 wheel discs with the correct braking balance is going to be something that every pickup owner will want. Keep the pics and progress coming. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

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1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	damn, i wish i had half the talent and patience that you have Mike. although, working in the RV industry, there are lots of little things that nobody stocks parts for, so my fabricator side is slowly being developed. i just threw down the 86.00 for a set for my 14FF, and called it done. they're still hanging on my garage wall...

04-23-2004, 08:35 PM	#23
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Thanks everyone. It sure is fun doing stuff like this even if it is a lot of hard work. I for one love the satisfaction of doing things like this instead of just buying a kit and bolting everything on. Besides, all the kits I've seen for our trucks had some whimpy brackets and only used three bolts to hold them on. I don't think mine are going anywhere. I just got done with the passenger side 45 minutes ago. Everything bolts up and work flawlessly. Now I have to weld on the brake line mounting tab to the axle, cut the line and reflare it. I'm using some stainless flexible hose from there to the calipers. I think the parking brake cable is going to be a perfect fit. I bought an extension kit for them but I don't believe I'll need it. After all the fabricating and fitting, I'll pull everything back off, clean it up real good and give it a couple coats of paint before reassembly. Then I'll need to adjust the parking brake and cables, and bleed the brakes. I hope to be done with everything this weekend. I can't wait to see how it does. I plan on writing an article for Jeff to put on 73-87.com I'll have plenty of pics, templets, and most of all advice on things.

04-23-2004, 08:39 PM	#24
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	ponjohn, what type of pic are you needing? Let me know and I take one. Oh, and the fingers are doing a ton better. I started occupational therapy Wednesday. I'm going every other day for an hour. Still can't make a fist but it's getting closer every day. I think me doing these brakes are helping to loosen them up some. That's what I tell my wife anyway. I had to make up some lie to keep her off my back.

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