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With the 2002 disc you only have to remove the drum brakes and bolt on to the backing plate. Evidently the backing plates are identical, it's a perfect fit. But that is with a 10 bolt; I don't know about a 12 bolt.

More of a "What did I get done on my bolt this month" post, but here goes...

Got my parts order for a front disc conversion, tapered roller bearings, new tie-rod ends, etc.

Replaced a really-wrong rear bumper bracket (singular) with a correct pair, and did a proper set of electrical connections for the tail & brake lights.

Fixed a fuel leak at the carb.

Going to a Show and Shine tomorrow, so I've also spent a bunch of time detailing and waxing her.

got the computer up and working after a couple of weeks here is the short update

50 outside after a couple years, added plus drove it out of the barn

Mike, all that hard work over the winter is paying off. You've come a long way! Good job.

Got the bed squared to the chassis,pulled the rear axle back off the truck as I need to take it to my driveshaft guy in order for him to match the pinion UJ.
It was either that or take the pinion yolk off or... trailer the whole truck there,I decided this was the lesser of two evils.
I never thought getting a driveshaft made for my truck would be such a PITA!

Next one I do will be factory stock......

Jock, what rear are you running?

Got the stealth window switches ground down so the stock crank handles would fit, plus drilled and tapped them for the retaining screw.

Got the brackets made for the fog lights.

Got the pattern made for the glovebox mount of the radio.

Got the kick panels trimmed to clear the A/C.

Determined I'm ready to hand the rest of the interior over to a pro and get this thing finished for cryin' out loud.

Put the interior windshield molding in and started on the interior window cat's whiskers and bolted the tranny cover down.

Yesterday I removed my drip rails and today I sand blasted the material under the rails as its been attached for half a century. I coated the whole area with rust converter as well. There were a few pin holes I welded shut and ground down. since I had the welder out I welded up the filler neck hole in the side of the cab and applied a thin layer of body filler over top. All in all it was a good day.

Jim,it's an '85 Firechicken Borg Warner unit.
Problem is I gave them the original driveshaft fom an 81 vette which donated the engine and trans.
In the end they made a complete new shaft rather than use the 'vette ends,but copied the 'vette sizes.(My fault!)
The front fits no problem.
There's now a mis-match on the rear end,so i'll need a conversion UJ.
I'm heading out there this morning,so i'll find out what's involved....
Hopefully it won't involve too much cash!

What I don't understand is how the Pontiac yolk stops the bearing caps from 'walking' sideways.There's no retaining circlips or lugs cast into the yolk.
I have heard of UJs with internal c-clips....

Got the steering box packed with John Deere corn head grease. As someone had suggested, put some in a ziplock bag, snipped the corner and "milked" it into the box. A good day!

Got the cab stripped of old paint, dash gauges out and cab lose from frame ready to remove for new floor patch panels and frame work. Not bad for a bad back day! lol

I pulled the brush guard assembly and left fender.
I removed the spear from the fender and got some chrome polish from Wally-World. WOW! I love old cast heavy metal with "for real" chrome plating. All I need to do is repaint the background colors to make it look virtually new!
I hope to get the right fender off today and then the radiator support and inner fenders.
I'm stoked about being in the body part of this project and can't wait to get to the cab!
I just wish it weren't triple digits temperature!
Jerry

Today I finished my filler neck patch. All in all I am pleased with it. That got me pumped enough to tackle the texas heat a little longer and cut out the upper cowl vent and start fitting a patch panel for there as well.

I mounted my new rear bumper, replaced the hood latch assembly, and put new bolts on the front bumper brace. That heat sure does make it tough to want to get out there with a wrench.

Finally got the motivation to do something with mine. Not much, but I pulled the manifolds off of the 261 in my 61 C40. Making room for the 2 piece header and the Clifford 4bbl intake.

It's been making me sick that I haven't been able to turn a wrench on it in a while. I have to work in this dang heat and the last thing I need is to hang out in it after a hot day. Fans and cold water help.

Ha. What do you know? This is my first post. Yay.

I waited till the sun went down enough... didn't want to cook myself.
I hear ya DWB! I'd sure be willin' to work in a rain shower!
I pulled the remaining front clip components. Basically, all I have left on the front is the bumper... and I need a bigger shed!
I'm really pleased with the condition of all these components. There's plenty of work to do in getting everything cleaned and painted but I plan on working my way to bare frame.
I don't know how much work the cab will be, but I'm ready to get at it!
Jerry

Got the lights hooked up...nothing! Checked my wiring and surprised to find I had not connected the wire from the fuse block to the headlight switch. I'll tackle that tonight when the temp is down to 101 degrees.

Developed a loud squeak in the driver's front wheel. Removed the hub and discovered that one of the brake shoe keeper pins, that hold the shoe assembly against the backing plate had disingaged from the clip. The edge of the shoe was rubbing against the inside of the drum. The pin was no where to be found yet the clip was lodged up under one of shoes. Luckily I had a couple extra pins in my Moostang parts bin.

This is just a sign that I better start working on the truck a little more often.

Finally got my soon to be ex-wife's name off the title and re-registered it with an original 1951 MO Truck plate.

Time to get back to reassembling the motor.

Finally got started!! Pushed the old dog into the shop and proceeded to evict the many wasps and spiders from their home of 12+ years. Removed the front clip, breaking only 2 bolts. Learned the good the bad and the ugly about an undercoat...good in the sense how little rust, bad in the sense of getting a wrench on the bolt heads. Lastly removed about 10 lbs of grease, stuff, seasoning with much more to come!!

Good quality time with my dad...Not a bad weekend, with many more to come.

Put more air in the tires. Now it feels like power steering.

No Red, that's a GREAT weekend, and a two horn truck to boot.

:mad: Pulled the tire rod along with the control arms off my 52 panel today. I had decided to upgrade the tie rod ENDS but I think we have a problem....I need to re-read the tech tip a few dozen times I guess to see what is wrong.

Right now the control arms are at the machine shop getting reamed and it may not be a good thing. I'll post more in another forum.

...and I did take the 37 for an extended ride today. It's like a dog, it wants to go for a RUN everyday. Just take the collar off and let it go

Just give it its head and we will see you and it in KC>

Got the new rain rails installed on the ’53. Then started working on the e-brake. Hope to have it finished this weekend. (the e-brake that is, not the truck)

’65 is just back from the paint shop with a shinny new coat. Now I have to put all the chrome back on her – after the paint cures for another day.

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Finally got the driveshaft UJ dilemma sorted,and re-installed it with the rear axle (for the last time I hope!)
I resorted to taking the axle to the driveshaft shop to confirm the size and style of UJ I needed.
That thing is flippin' heavy!

I still have to rotate the oval mufflers for a bit more driveshaft room. Downside is,they're welded in.
(Just another fine example of my lack of foresight and planning!)

well today the truck and I spent only 30 minutes together. I filled 3 holes in the drip rail area.

Drove 250 miles to register my truck using YOM plates before the August 31st deadline only to find out the law had been resented the deadline was removed.

Installing all new brakes and hardware on my '59 3200. Spent two days trying to remove my rear driver drum via PB Blaster, torch and large hammer to no avail. I finally gave up and decided to open up the rear pumpkin and removed the whole axle drum assy. I had a spare axle lying around that was free of it's drum ( thank goodness ), installed it and finished my brake job. Never dove into the rear axle on any vehicle I have aver had, learned a lot today........

Today I believe I finally tore down my truck as far as I will take it! A bare frame (plus leaf springs!) in preparation for sand blasting! Then I can finally start putting it back together!

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Spent 5 hours in a welding/fabrication shop (110deg here today) making new rear bumper brackets. Will get them painted and installed tomorrow. Earlier in the week got the retaining screw holes for the window crank handles drilled and tapped.

Next up is mounting the power window switches/cranks permanently to the doors and then making the power door lock mechanisms using the stock locks. I'm told it can't work. No better way to get me motivated.

I actually drove it!!! First time in about 4 years. The brakes are still grabby - need a bit of adjustment, but it runs strong. So now comes all the little details to dial in.

Come on Jim ! Break out with some Pictures of the finished product ! I cant wait to see it !!!

I drove my wife's little Beatle diesel to save gas/diesel. 631 miles and only 13.999 gallons.
No Todd, it's still 60 days out of being finished. Exhaust (SS X pipe), inside trim and carpet, headliner, door hardware (handles, lock, more sound deadner), mount radio speakers, fabricate new glove-box to fit around air-conditioner evap., mount grill and hood, finish wiring headlights, park-lamps, taillights, turn signals, and bleed the brakes. With all this heat here in Texas I haven't been able to do much. I believe this high pressure cell will be moving out by Wednesday and we should be seeing some cooler weather.

I made a video of our first start of the crate engine at the first of the summer but haven't figured out how to get it on Utube yet. Soon with the pics, I promise.

Painted the tank and the booster M/C.

Looks awesome Rob !

BIG CHEVY 3600
You might be able to upload your video to your photobucket account.

Could be an option for you

Good Luck

I'll give it a try Dad.
Robert, I thought you put the carb back on.

Stripped down/sanded the seat frame then primed it. Need to decide whether to paint it semi-gloss black or the bronze hammertone that I did the heater in.
Terry