Butch_6sic6 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hey guys I have been really lazy lately for not putting up any new pictures So here's what I have done so far... Finished painting the diff.. Cleaned up the transmission (what a pain) Etch primed... 2 coats of silver paint Really glad how the trans turned out in the end. Quote Link to comment
5t341tH Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 looks like you have good progress so far. good luck on that rusted cab. hope you find a donor vehicle locally Quote Link to comment
sidewayzvegan Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Your work is inspirational, good job man, you are rocking it. good luck Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Just give them a good whack! Quote Link to comment
mcordero8 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Nice progress. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment
Butch_6sic6 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 OK guys, I'm back with some more updates on the project... Finished putting back aal misc parts back on the front. Cleaned the front back plates Cleaned the adjusters and cylinders Assembled back on the chassis Fitted the drums Thats it for now, I know I'm going slow but I feel if I put too much time in at once I usually get tired and start rushing things just to get it done Cheers for now.. Thanks for your comments Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Looks good with parts going back on. I know I always find that motivating. Quote Link to comment
Butch_6sic6 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Another few updates... Started working on the rear backing plates and found out that the wheel cylinders at the back was leaking. Sent them in to get honed but unfortunately the damage was too severe inside and was pitted. I searched for a while for new ones but got nothing. A few days later a shop told me that he had wheel cylinders laying on the shelf for months from a 720 and told me if I could make it work he'll give to me for half price. Here is the difference between the two. Everything was basically the same dimensions except the mounting spigot at the rear so I gave it a go. This was after I cleaned the plate a bit. Here is a closer look. A few minutes later with the help of a rotary cutter and a file..... Test fitted it and it sits real good with no play at all. Finished both sides and cleaned them up, masked and gave it a few coats of etch primer. Then I hit another lil speed bump..... When I was gathering all the loose parts for both backing plates, I notices that only one side had the little brass keeper plates that holds the self adjusters. And that's when I realized why they were missing. The ''T'' broke off the one self adjuster at some stage and the brass plates had to fall off some where along the line.... So that is where I am at the moment..... Time to brainstorm, I doubt that ill find a new one here or even a used one.. Suggestions guys?? (I was thinking to weld it up with a TIG welder but realized that it was pewter and not aluminum, then I thought why not cut off the remaining "T" and file it flat, drill & Tap a hole and fix it down with a bolt and fender washer?) Thanks for viewing guys... See YA Quote Link to comment
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