Finally did some real work on the truck today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alvin · 05-11-2002, 12:48 AM

Today I had a friend help me sand down the surface rust in my bed, and fix a couple of dents. Then while he cleaned up and painted my brake drums, I painted the bed floor and wheel housings with gray POR-15. Pretty nice stuff. I was only able to get one coat on it today, but will get another coat on it tomorrow or sunday. (I should be able to post pics sometime next week, before - during - and after painting)

Now that I have the floor taken care of, my bedsides and tailgate look like crap. I was wondering about the paint compatibility of POR-15. Can I just POR-15 the bedsides, and then paint over it? I would really prefer white bedsides and a gray floor. Just checking to see if I need to use a certain kind of paint. And I have to stick with rattle cans for now, don't have the air compressor working yet.

Also on Sunday, I'm going to need to replace my front brakes. My passenger side pads wore down and cut a groove in the rotor. I guess it's payback for just driving the truck for three weeks without checking anything. I assume the previous owner swapped a 71-72 crossmember onto the truck for the disc brakes, but it could be anything. Does it make a difference? Is there anyway to tell what I have? I'd hate to go get the wrong parts. Thanks again,

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- Adam L. Vogel
University of Cincinnati
White 68 GMC short, fleet, 350/TH350, 67-8 chevy grille, 5-lugs, front power disc brakes, power steering, a/c (not complete yet)

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Andy4639 · 05-11-2002, 02:50 AM

Take the pads with you, but most all truck pads are the same for most years, it would be nice to know though. You might want to take the rotors and have them turned before you put the new pads on, and torque the wheels back on, don't just wrench down on them that can cause them to wrap also.

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Andy
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05-11-2002, 12:48 AM	#1
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Finally did some real work on the truck today Today I had a friend help me sand down the surface rust in my bed, and fix a couple of dents. Then while he cleaned up and painted my brake drums, I painted the bed floor and wheel housings with gray POR-15. Pretty nice stuff. I was only able to get one coat on it today, but will get another coat on it tomorrow or sunday. (I should be able to post pics sometime next week, before - during - and after painting) Now that I have the floor taken care of, my bedsides and tailgate look like crap. I was wondering about the paint compatibility of POR-15. Can I just POR-15 the bedsides, and then paint over it? I would really prefer white bedsides and a gray floor. Just checking to see if I need to use a certain kind of paint. And I have to stick with rattle cans for now, don't have the air compressor working yet. Also on Sunday, I'm going to need to replace my front brakes. My passenger side pads wore down and cut a groove in the rotor. I guess it's payback for just driving the truck for three weeks without checking anything. I assume the previous owner swapped a 71-72 crossmember onto the truck for the disc brakes, but it could be anything. Does it make a difference? Is there anyway to tell what I have? I'd hate to go get the wrong parts. Thanks again, ------------------ - Adam L. Vogel University of Cincinnati White 68 GMC short, fleet, 350/TH350, 67-8 chevy grille, 5-lugs, front power disc brakes, power steering, a/c (not complete yet) My truck site IM= newt0 __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

05-11-2002, 02:50 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Take the pads with you, but most all truck pads are the same for most years, it would be nice to know though. You might want to take the rotors and have them turned before you put the new pads on, and torque the wheels back on, don't just wrench down on them that can cause them to wrap also. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,speed warning,clock,305 HO TPI with 700-R4, lowered 2" & 3" ,and 17" Chrome Stealth wheels, Pioneer reciever,100 watt amp, 6 disc changer, 2-10" subs (behind seat) 2-6x9 in doors, 2-3ways mounted under seat, and 2 tweaters on door panels www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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