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Peanut you got it right, i was talking with dave from drop n stop em ( manufacturer of the kit ) and i do indeed have the calipers on the wrong...
The master tested fine. Plugged both outlets and the pedal was firm as a rock. I guess ill try the residual valve and hope that solves my issues...
The lines are oriented right on the master, im going down today to test the master like the guy suggested. Would not having a residual valve give...
No residual pressure valve in the system. The whole setup came as a kit so i just bolted in per instructions, but im not sure if theres supposed...
Brake setup is pretty simple. Dual reservoir master, hard line for the front brakes comes off the master, hits a T fitting, hard lines out to the...
Discs up front but no power. I called drop n stop em where i got the front spindles and disc conversion. He said easiest way to test the master is...
Re checked all my fittings, nice and tight. Rear shoes are adjusted properly. The pneumatic bleeder pulled a good amount of fluid through but the...
Tried the harbor freight bleeder. Still no pedal pressure Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Somewhat stumped here. Brake lines are done, bled the master cylinder, had a few leaks throughout the brake system but got everything tightened...
So i trimmed off a hair on the input shaft, about the length of the taper, a tad over 1/8”. Cleaned up the end and added a new taper to...
So after poking around more, the motor was never locked up. The input shaft is indeed too long, it was bottoming out against the crank hard enough...
When i went to set the points gap, the ole y block didnt wanna turn over. I guess sitting for 7 or 8 montha froze it up a bit. Threw a little oil...
Scored some scuff plates on Ebay [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got some fresh plugs, gapped them, set the points gap and threw on the new cap as well...
Thanks 55 and DIY ! And Jeff thanks for the wiring tips, im a newbie when it somes to wiring haha
So the kick panels fit pretty damn well but i needed a way to make sure they stay put, the inner structure behind them is fairly strange shaped...
Updates, had to modify the trans mount i made. The rubber mount settled a bit and the t5 case was super close to rubbing so i ground down that lip...
Nothing special. Im slackin on pics but heres the blower motor all freshened up [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Clutch linkage is in and working well, starters back in, my original blower motor actually works so i guess the previous owner wired it wrong....
Bump back up Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I have a 36 dash im planning to run in my 31 Model A. Im still trying to find a waterfall for the dash and had planned on finding a cabriolet...
Hey guys sorry for the lack of updates. Been super busy with shows, work and helping a few buddys with side work on there cars. Ill have pics...
Thanks guys Voodoo i did my 62 belair with ezboy products too. It turned out good but there were details that i did wrong and learned from. Im...
Drivers side buttoned up for the most part [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Got the stainless mocked up on the door panels [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Lines up nice with the rear panels [ATTACH] [ATTACH] You can also see how...
HELPPP. Need some help guys, i somehow misplaced this upper pivot bracket for the vent window and cant seem to find a replacement. Anyone have one...
Kick panels ready to be covered [ATTACH] And covered..... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And i got the door panels cut [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Appreciate it guys, cool to see that people enjoy these builds. I do some occasional side work but never interior. I hate doing interiors hahaha....
Got the second rear panel banged out... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Kick panels cut [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got the column in as well. The...
Dash wasnt bad, 6 or 7 small screws at the base of the windshield and two big bolts on the bottom corner Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
One of the rear panels is pretty much done [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pretty happy with the results so far
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