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Well here are a few more pictures. I finished rebuilding the modified pedal mount.
New Bushings.. Man these little suckers are nine bucks each. 36.00 for the four...
Here is the clutch Pedal
And the new brake pedal bumper
Brake Pedal
And the assembled unit
I use synthetic caliper grease on the through support bolt as it melts at a higher temp than white lithium grease and will not drip on your shoes.
And for last who can answer just what and where these are?
More to follow
Garbz
New Bushings.. Man these little suckers are nine bucks each. 36.00 for the four...
Here is the clutch Pedal
And the new brake pedal bumper
Brake Pedal
And the assembled unit
I use synthetic caliper grease on the through support bolt as it melts at a higher temp than white lithium grease and will not drip on your shoes.
And for last who can answer just what and where these are?
More to follow
Garbz
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And for last who can answer just what and where these are?
Those look like the pot metal pieces in the pedal bracket that the bushings fit into. When I rebuild mine many years ago I used brass pipe bushings drilled out the accept the plastic bushings. I secured the brass bushings with electrical conduit connector nuts. As I recall, the plastic bushings were only $4-5 each back then lol
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Here is a bit more of the rat rod build.
Made up the retainer for the firewall seal. It is a 67 to 72 piece but fits the bill for this build.
In place.
Here is the seal in place and the clutch seal mocked in place. That is also a 67 to 72 piece.
Modified the mirror base to mount it like an early Vette. I will send this out once it is metal finished to be chromed and use a new chrome mirror and post.
I will finish up the frame soon and get the cab back on the frame after some paint. We also filled in all the holes on the firewall we are not using and a few excess screw holes in the floor.
More to come.
Garbz
Made up the retainer for the firewall seal. It is a 67 to 72 piece but fits the bill for this build.
In place.
Here is the seal in place and the clutch seal mocked in place. That is also a 67 to 72 piece.
Modified the mirror base to mount it like an early Vette. I will send this out once it is metal finished to be chromed and use a new chrome mirror and post.
I will finish up the frame soon and get the cab back on the frame after some paint. We also filled in all the holes on the firewall we are not using and a few excess screw holes in the floor.
More to come.
Garbz
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Well, we were able to get a bit more done over the weekend.
Removed the 292 and trans for cleanup. Real interesting method to remove it as it is a slammed suspension.
Modified the front bracing for the steering box area.
For the rear mounts some enterprising persons cut out the stock cross member and added in sections from a 57 to 60. Guess they could not find the correct 61 to 64 ones.
57 to 60 clam shell mounts.
Had the vent frames sand blasted and painted in semi gloss black.
The vents will have new neoprene sandwiched between and riveted.
Removed the old rear hunk of steel from the hitch.
And removed the blocking plates from the 9"
We will clean the frame next weekend with a pressure washer and degrease and wire wheel it. Paint will be rustoleum gloss black for the frame and semi gloss for the steering box.
More to come.
Garbz
Removed the 292 and trans for cleanup. Real interesting method to remove it as it is a slammed suspension.
Modified the front bracing for the steering box area.
For the rear mounts some enterprising persons cut out the stock cross member and added in sections from a 57 to 60. Guess they could not find the correct 61 to 64 ones.
57 to 60 clam shell mounts.
Had the vent frames sand blasted and painted in semi gloss black.
The vents will have new neoprene sandwiched between and riveted.
Removed the old rear hunk of steel from the hitch.
And removed the blocking plates from the 9"
We will clean the frame next weekend with a pressure washer and degrease and wire wheel it. Paint will be rustoleum gloss black for the frame and semi gloss for the steering box.
More to come.
Garbz
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I like your rear veiw mirror idea.
I thought about it once for a bit and went as far as holding one on the dash to see if I liked it.
How do you like it since you've mocked it up? Atleast in therory.
I figured one would have to run pretty low to make it usefull becouse you wouldn't have the angle to your advantage anymore.
I thought about it once for a bit and went as far as holding one on the dash to see if I liked it.
How do you like it since you've mocked it up? Atleast in therory.
I figured one would have to run pretty low to make it usefull becouse you wouldn't have the angle to your advantage anymore.
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the truck is really starting to shape up it looks good. Whats the plan for the 292 is it staying stock or will it have some upgrades?
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I like your rear veiw mirror idea.
I thought about it once for a bit and went as far as holding one on the dash to see if I liked it.
How do you like it since you've mocked it up? Atleast in therory.
I figured one would have to run pretty low to make it usefull becouse you wouldn't have the angle to your advantage anymore.
I thought about it once for a bit and went as far as holding one on the dash to see if I liked it.
How do you like it since you've mocked it up? Atleast in therory.
I figured one would have to run pretty low to make it usefull becouse you wouldn't have the angle to your advantage anymore.
I like it, It is just a bit different from the norm.
I have a slider in my 64 and i modified the stem on mine by adding 2 inches to drop it lower so i could actually see the freeway traffic.
Garbz
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The trucks owner and i have discussed it, He wants to keep the drums as everything is all new. I will plumb the brake lines in such a fashion to allow a disc brake swap later on.
I am adding a 60s Corvette style dual master for non-power brakes, under dash switch and a aftermarket prop/splitter.
I have all new hoses here and will bend up the lines after we get the frame in paint.
Garbz
I am adding a 60s Corvette style dual master for non-power brakes, under dash switch and a aftermarket prop/splitter.
I have all new hoses here and will bend up the lines after we get the frame in paint.
Garbz
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Made a bit more of progress today on the frame.
Here is the inside drivers and passenger side reinforcement.
And the outer pieces in place along with the leaf spring bracket.
Tomorrow entails cleanup on the frame and paint.
More to follow.
Garbz
Here is the inside drivers and passenger side reinforcement.
And the outer pieces in place along with the leaf spring bracket.
Tomorrow entails cleanup on the frame and paint.
More to follow.
Garbz
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Had a very productive day today.
Started this morning with Bill W, AZ Ratrod, Steve and KStone and cleaned the frame with simple green and Bills 3500 PSI pressure washer.
Came out pretty clean, rolled it back to the build and took some wire brushes to it on grinders.
Bill started painting. We used a HVLP Turbine system of Bills and Semi Gloss rustoleum.
Came out really good an pleased with the results. Big Kudos to Bill W!
Finished product as we ran out of daylight.
And last but not least Dart the wonder Dog!
More to come
Garbz
Started this morning with Bill W, AZ Ratrod, Steve and KStone and cleaned the frame with simple green and Bills 3500 PSI pressure washer.
Came out pretty clean, rolled it back to the build and took some wire brushes to it on grinders.
Bill started painting. We used a HVLP Turbine system of Bills and Semi Gloss rustoleum.
Came out really good an pleased with the results. Big Kudos to Bill W!
Finished product as we ran out of daylight.
And last but not least Dart the wonder Dog!
More to come
Garbz