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**argonaut** · 08-27-2012, 04:13 AM

Spent the day getting the front spring and shackle hangers on, in addition to some poly bushings and grease-able bolts.

I also switched my 14B rear to a disk brake setup. Used a DIY4X bracket, 3/4 ton front rotors, and some wheel studs from a SRW one ton. I put new seals in the hubs and cleaned up the spindles, but regrettably I did not clean up the hub housing. I didn't feel like making a second trip back and forth to the shop after the drums were pressed off, so the hubs will stay a little rusty. Oh well.

I also stripped and painted a few more parts today. doing a little at a time makes the tedious work more tolerable. Anyway, once the rear shackles dry I'll hang the front springs and get the axles back underneath it. Then it will officially become a K20 pickup!

duallyjams · 08-27-2012, 08:27 AM

Looking good.

quadzero · 08-27-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

Then it will officially become a K20 pickup!

I love that part. This is really coming together incredibly well, new hangers are excellent. Will there be any provisions for a park brake cable? Where I live there are random spot checks done by the ministry and its one of the first things they look for. Keep up the great work.

08-27-2012, 04:13 AM	#1
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 66 4x4 my sons new project Spent the day getting the front spring and shackle hangers on, in addition to some poly bushings and grease-able bolts. I also switched my 14B rear to a disk brake setup. Used a DIY4X bracket, 3/4 ton front rotors, and some wheel studs from a SRW one ton. I put new seals in the hubs and cleaned up the spindles, but regrettably I did not clean up the hub housing. I didn't feel like making a second trip back and forth to the shop after the drums were pressed off, so the hubs will stay a little rusty. Oh well. I also stripped and painted a few more parts today. doing a little at a time makes the tedious work more tolerable. Anyway, once the rear shackles dry I'll hang the front springs and get the axles back underneath it. Then it will officially become a K20 pickup! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

08-27-2012, 08:27 AM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 66 4x4 my sons new project Looking good. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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