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The body is an original 27 Ford. It had mounting bolts on the side where the frame originally mounted to.
An update on the top. Got it finished except for a few finishing touches. Check out the pics
Tim, I have done something similar. I fabricated a wood piece with a radius channel to fit over the wind shield frame. I sealed it well with...
That is a sweet ride!
The pattern is coming along pretty well. Hopefully will have the top on by tomorrow afternoon. I had a hard time finding someone who could do it...
Gary, how did you attach the top to the windshield? I may lower the windshield some. I want to attach some flat cardboard to the frame to check...
Actually I may raise the seat some. The padding in the original seat is pretty flat. I got some 5 inch heavy foam from an old couch that will...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Well, I have made some progress on the 27 T Bucket top. I am using 3/4 inch conduit and using pre-made 90*...
Nice set up, Dave Mc.
Rusty, It has been a while since I have used a conduit bender. Guess I'll have to give it a try. Conduit is not that expensive so I can afford a...
I know there are a lot of opinions about tops on T Buckets. You either love em or hate em! I'm considering building my own frame from 3/4 inch...
Does anyone out there have knowledge or opinions on the GPS speedometers? I thinking of putting one in my 27 T Bucket but would like pros and...
I remember crusin back in the early 60s. I lived in a small town in Texas with roughly 7500 population. Like so many have said it was like...
Looks like I have the brakes I was looking for. I ordered the GM metric calipers with the 2 3/4 inch piston. I also ran both reservoirs through...
Update to all of you who have been kind enough to give advice. I have been layed up for a while with a large kidney stone. Just got it busted up...
Jaw22, I have the piston so close to the rotor now. There is maybe .2 mm spacing. If I move the emergency brake lever forward on the caliper...
Are you suggesting that I switch the brake line to the other reservoir? Isn't the PSI the same coming out of each reservoir on a disc/disc MC?...
Yes, they are the ones with the parking brake and I totally agree they are a pain in the ass to adjust. I believe a previous owner converted from...
2old2fast, That is a good question. I have observed both reservoirs and the blocked has a little fountain of brake fluid when I push the pedal....
Lynn, I have tried the adjustment both ways with pretty much the same result. I currently have the push rod out so that it is not making contact...
Not so far, Moedog07. I'm beginning to believe that what I have may be as good as it gets! I would expect that Cadillac ElDorado calipers...
Lake Harley, If I adjust the brake push rod in far enough , maybe an inch, I can get good pedal pressure but the brakes still do not grab. It...
Hey Budget 36. The first replacement master cylinder as a Dorman 40000. It had a bleeder valve installed which made bench bleeding a snap. The...
Lynn, the bore on this master cylinder is 1 inch. I do not know the stroke, but I will try to research it. I can adjust the push rod and get a...
Got it, Pete. The master cylinder I am using is the Corvette style. It has two individual reservoirs, one for front brakes and the other for...
Lynn, this is precisely why i got on this forum. I get good information from experienced people who have been through this stuff. Thanks
Lynn, I do have good pedal but I have to adjust the brake rod in fairly far to get the pedal to have pressure. I had a friend suggest that going...
You are right! My current brake pedal has a ratio of one to 5.75. Both the old master cylinder ( which i believe was for drum brakes had a one...
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