Only way is up!

[mobileortho]

Looking good Zig!!

 

[Bilbo]

Brake Line installation

Hey Paul, I found some pretty good pictures of how I ran my brake lines. Here you go If I remember right, You did the front disc conversion. I have since done the same. The pic that shows the master cylinder has a residual valve in the line to the front brakes, which I removed when I installed the Disc brakes. The dual MC is for a '70 Mustang with front disc and rear drum brakes, and as such, has built in residual valves for both brake types. I've driven mine since the brake conversion, and it seems to brake just fine. (Manual, not power brakes). The front line is run across the rear of the cross member to prevent the brake line from being damaged if you hit something in the road.. I hope I haven't bored you with stuff you already know, but I'd rather tell something you know than skip something you need to know.

 

[Zig]

Nope that is great stuff there! Yes, mine has the disc front brakes, rear drum. I like the routing of your front brake lines. Original went to passenger side then up around the radiator support to the driver side wheel. The way you have it seems more straight forward. Thanks! You know how I love pictures, so thanks for posting these!

 

[Zig]

Thanks, Nate!

Looking very good there ! .

I really like the firewall treatment .

I had to do something with the stripes, so this is what I came up with.
It kinda carries the theme.

 

[Chiro]

Paint

Looking good, Zig. Now, put it together already.

Andy

 

[Zig]

Looking good, Zig. Now, put it together already.

Andy

Oh, you know, a couple more years maybe?

 

[Zig]

Btw~

I'm kinda happy about how smooth the paint turned out. Not buffed, wet sanded, anything. Again, HVLP spray gun worked great! (for only a second attempt...)

The dark spot on the edge of the cab, under the filler neck? Yeah~ that was me. I did that when I was loading the Colorado rear end into my car. I picked it up and was to busy worrying about the crap I had on the ground that I wasn't watching how close I was to my truck with the hubs. Next thing I knew, I had clocked my cab, putting a fair sized dent in my new paint job.
Good thing I can fix that. HA!
Happy Friday, all. My mom and dad are coming by to check it out tomorrow. Pictures don't do it justice, right?
(not the dent, the paint job on the new parts...)

 

[Bilbo]

Has your Dad been involved any in your build? My Father-In-Law is the only one who has done much with me on mine. (My Dad passed away in June '09). I'm looking forward to being able to drive my truck back down to Corpus Christi area so my Father and Mother-in-Law can see the finished product. They've had both of my carcasses at their place since the beginning.

I know your family will be happy with your progress!

 

[Zig]

I know my dad would absolutely l-o-v-e to help, but he's 92 and doesn't bend like he use to, so I am sure to ask his advice.
He was a BIG help setting me straight on the wiring part as I tend to build tall, thick walls of ignorance about this subject.
He pretty much gave me all his tools, as well. Those tools are my absolute pride and joy!

I can't wait to hear of your trip to CC! You'll be causing wrecks all the way there and back as people will be too busy looking at that beautiful G instead of the road!

 

[Zig]

Getting closer...

I have a workday today, so I was able to get some stuff done this weekend. I need to order the welting so this weekend I can get the fenders mounted.

Thanks again, Russ. Your How To thread really helps with the visuals!

 

[ccharr]

Looking Good Paul,

Great photos.Thanks for sharing the progress. How did your parents like the progress?

 

[2OR4Wheels]

I have a workday today, so I was able to get some stuff done this weekend. I need to order the welting so this weekend I can get the fenders mounted.

Thanks again, Russ. Your How To thread really helps with the visuals!

Moving right along! Paint looks great! This year would be the year to go tailgating, the Chiefs aren't looking too shabby!

 

[ol' chebby]

Glad I could help.

 

[Wolf]

This is just great! looks fantastic keep it up Paul!

 

[Zig]

Thanks, all!
My "gold" welting will be in before the weekend hits. I just can't wait!!!!
Maybe~ Just MAYBE, that manly mug will be pointed forward once again!

 

[Zig]

So I got off early and...

This is what I got accomplished.

BTW, if you want to install the inner/outer fender pieces by yourself, I would recommend that you <don't> install the headlamp bucket first. (I kinda thought it would make a great place to grab a hold of while installing. It also allows access to apply a socket to the bottom front bolts at the bottom of the radiator.)
Anywho~ I kinda like the way the paint scheme worked out. It IS new and different, no?

 

[Kens 50 PU]

Looking awesome! Keep the pix coming!

 

[ccharr]

Progress is great as are the photos, keep on truckin.

 

[Bilbo]

Hey Paul. That gold welting looks really good!! You're getting to be a pretty good painter too, I see Your truck is looking really nice. Progress makes you want to do more, doesn't it? Keep up the good work.

 

[Zig]

Time!!!

If I had more of that~
Tomorrow I spend most of the day helping with a Habitat for Humanity house, here in Pittsburg. By Monday afternoon, I should have the front end back on! God, that will be great!