Finally made a little progress - pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lane · 04-20-2008, 08:57 PM

Finished wire-brushing, scraping, and cleaning the undercarriage and frame - then painted it. Went the cheap, self-labor route - and did it myself instead of getting it blasted..

Man, what a nasty job. It's not perfectly clean, but it's MUCH better than it was and about 10 lbs lighter without the grime.

Also painted the firewall - again..

Got the rear springs on it and put the wheels/tires on it, sat it on the ground for the first time in a while, and man - I love the way it sits and can't wait to get it on the road!

Gonna try to fit the 5.3/4L60E in tomorrow - making adapter plates for the motor, and probably making my own tranny crossmember as well.

It rained this week, so it's got some rainspots here and there... Just dodged some crazy hail too!

Excuse the brake lines - they're not all hooked up yet.

dieselarmy13 · 04-20-2008, 09:06 PM

Looking nice.

David Flores · 04-20-2008, 09:12 PM

looks good. what's the hole in the back of the cab for?

Lane · 04-20-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by David Flores

looks good. what's the hole in the back of the cab for?

Thanks. It looks like there was a big CB intenna mounted there or somesuch..

Stuck a before pic in there as well.

greg64 · 04-20-2008, 09:28 PM

Looks really good, Lane. What master cylinder are you going to run with your front disc brakes?

Lane · 04-20-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by greg64

Looks really good, Lane. What master cylinder are you going to run with your front disc brakes?

I'm going to try it with the stocker and a proportioning valve(on the frame rail near the rear) and see how that works. A buddy of mine has a '66 with the exact same setup and said his brakes are awesome - so...

fchava · 04-20-2008, 10:05 PM

wow! looks like a complete different truck! Great job.

Tomsriv · 04-20-2008, 10:41 PM

What kind of wheels are those? Are they six lug? Did you have to use a spacer in the rear? They look like they have a lot of offset, like they are meant for a 99+ chevy truck.

Lane · 04-20-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomsriv

What kind of wheels are those? Are they six lug? Did you have to use a spacer in the rear? They look like they have a lot of offset, like they are meant for a 99+ chevy truck.

5 lug - 5x5. KMC 820 SS's. 22x9.5 rear with a +12mm offset. The fronts are 20.8.5 with a +10mm offset. The rears easily clear on the inside, but are close to the fender edge, which I'll have to clearance to be safe. We didn't have any +18's left - they would have been perfect.. I do need an adjustable panhard bar though. The fronts I've eyeballed but haven't even checked with the front and fenders on yet.. lol They look like they'll be just fine.

285-35R22's out back and 245-40R20's up front.

Fred T · 04-20-2008, 10:56 PM

Do you get any work out of your young assistant?

Lane · 04-20-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred T

Do you get any work out of your young assistant?

Oh yeah - his brother too. I've got a 3 and 5 year old pit crew.

gulfcoast66 · 04-20-2008, 11:21 PM

look good nice work man!!

Dadsredwagon · 04-21-2008, 01:50 AM

wow I'm gonna have to get busy on my ride and side wiews?

looks great

**ChiefRocka** · 04-21-2008, 02:35 AM

Firewall, frame rails and rear frame all look sanitary !!!

Good job there for sure...Look'n good sir !!!

L0WRIDE · 04-21-2008, 02:38 AM

look good

nice work

61hawk · 04-21-2008, 02:57 AM

Maybe it's just me, but I get this uncomfortable feeling every time I see a vehicle without a dual master cylinder. One leak or blowout and you're without any brakes.

**ChiefRocka** · 04-21-2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 61hawk

Maybe it's just me, but I get this uncomfortable feeling every time I see a vehicle without a dual master cylinder. One leak or blowout and you're without any brakes.

I hear ya...that was the FIRST thing I did on my '63....my kids LOVE to ride in the CHIEF...and I LOVE MY KIDS !!!

You might want to change that out son....

Under $30 for a dual-master...cheap insurance

Lane · 04-21-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Under $30 for a dual-master...cheap insurance

You mean the '67-72 dual master? If so what else - a newer prop valve?

badriand · 04-21-2008, 06:16 AM

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newer prop valve?

For sure want a prop valve so if one side leaks on the master cylinder it will shut the flow off to the leaked side. Nice looking truck.

joe231 · 04-21-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lane

You mean the '67-72 dual master? If so what else - a newer prop valve?

I have a early '70s disc/drum master and a mid '80s proportioning valve on my '66 with a mid '80s front cross member. you could probably use a pro valve from thee same year you use the master from. the early '70s masters work with the stock '64-'66 boosters I have found.

Lane · 04-21-2008, 05:39 AM

I'll look into that for sure! I'm new to the disc/drum thing like this - as you can see.

If a dual master is the way to go, that's next on my list of parts.

I will have an E-brake, which I'm going to have to figure out how to work since the rear is a new 5 lug unit - appearantly with shorter cables. I've heard the '66 and newer set-up will work with the current firewall mounted lever I have - true? Anyone?

wild one · 04-21-2008, 06:55 PM

[ I've heard the '66 and newer set-up will work with the current firewall mounted lever I have - true? Anyone?[/QUOTE]

I can confirm that the e-brake set-up for a 1966 will work with 1971-1972 e-brake cables as I have installed a rear axle out of a 71 into my 66. Have you tried removing the e-brake cables from the old rear and installing them on the newer axle?

Lane · 04-21-2008, 07:25 PM

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I can confirm that the e-brake set-up for a 1966 will work with 1971-1972 e-brake cables as I have installed a rear axle out of a 71 into my 66. Have you tried removing the e-brake cables from the old rear and installing them on the newer axle?

I don't have the old rear, but I have thought about that. Wonder if the older, longer cable would work on the newer rear/brakes?

Iron-Butt · 04-21-2008, 08:29 AM

Dual master is only way to go.

chevyrestoguy · 04-21-2008, 05:49 PM

What a difference! I love the look of chassis black paint on the suspension and under the hood. What do have in mind for paint on the body?

04-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#1
Lane Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 172	Finally made a little progress - pics Finished wire-brushing, scraping, and cleaning the undercarriage and frame - then painted it. Went the cheap, self-labor route - and did it myself instead of getting it blasted.. Man, what a nasty job. It's not perfectly clean, but it's MUCH better than it was and about 10 lbs lighter without the grime. Also painted the firewall - again.. Got the rear springs on it and put the wheels/tires on it, sat it on the ground for the first time in a while, and man - I love the way it sits and can't wait to get it on the road! Gonna try to fit the 5.3/4L60E in tomorrow - making adapter plates for the motor, and probably making my own tranny crossmember as well. It rained this week, so it's got some rainspots here and there... Just dodged some crazy hail too! Excuse the brake lines - they're not all hooked up yet. __________________ My junk - http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/Lane40/ www.wheelpros.com Last edited by Lane; 04-20-2008 at 10:04 PM.

04-20-2008, 09:06 PM	#2
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Finally made a little progress - pics Looking nice. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

04-20-2008, 09:12 PM	#3
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: Finally made a little progress - pics looks good. what's the hole in the back of the cab for? __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

04-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#5
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Finally made a little progress - pics Looks really good, Lane. What master cylinder are you going to run with your front disc brakes? __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

04-20-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
fchava Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: foresthill ca Posts: 144	Re: Finally made a little progress - pics wow! looks like a complete different truck! Great job.

04-20-2008, 10:41 PM	#8
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: Finally made a little progress - pics What kind of wheels are those? Are they six lug? Did you have to use a spacer in the rear? They look like they have a lot of offset, like they are meant for a 99+ chevy truck.

04-20-2008, 10:56 PM	#10
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04-21-2008, 01:50 AM	#13
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04-21-2008, 02:35 AM	#14
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04-21-2008, 02:57 AM	#16
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Finally made a little progress - pics Maybe it's just me, but I get this uncomfortable feeling every time I see a vehicle without a dual master cylinder. One leak or blowout and you're without any brakes.

04-21-2008, 05:39 AM	#21
Lane Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 172	Re: Finally made a little progress - pics I'll look into that for sure! I'm new to the disc/drum thing like this - as you can see. If a dual master is the way to go, that's next on my list of parts. I will have an E-brake, which I'm going to have to figure out how to work since the rear is a new 5 lug unit - appearantly with shorter cables. I've heard the '66 and newer set-up will work with the current firewall mounted lever I have - true? Anyone? __________________ My junk - http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/Lane40/ www.wheelpros.com

04-21-2008, 06:55 PM	#22
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