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**GR8-68** · 02-01-2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore

I moved here from northern PA 24 years ago and you couldn't drag me back north, my wife is originally from VA and she said this is her home, no where else

rusty76 · 02-02-2017, 05:46 PM

Nice

cknfrmr · 02-02-2017, 06:00 PM

awesome man. blocks for rear came yesterday. my front bumper came out so well I'm gonna try to find one for rear and take chrome one off. go figure. thought I would never be saying/doing that. LOL

**GR8-68** · 02-02-2017, 09:26 PM

Water pump blasted and cleared.

Jason7121 · 02-02-2017, 09:48 PM

Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

**GR8-68** · 02-02-2017, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121

Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

Yes that is correct, I am not sure yet but I will let you know for sure. I like the quality of the caliper for sure though

knomadd · 02-03-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121

Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

They float between the caliper and the disc. They just ride on the caliper bolt. here's a quick article (PDF) that wilwood put together for the D52 install.
https://www.wilwood.com/pdf/howtosto...ke_Install.pdf

I have them on my 71 and don't have any complaints about the fit. Just the brake dust. The pad material puts off a lot of dust.

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

They float between the caliper and the disc. They just ride on the caliper bolt. here's a quick article (PDF) that wilwood put together for the D52 install.
https://www.wilwood.com/pdf/howtosto...ke_Install.pdf

I have them on my 71 and don't have any complaints about the fit. Just the brake dust. The pad material puts off a lot of dust.

That's what I was thinking but didn't want to put foot in mouth before I actually knew

Thanks for the link I will check it out

knomadd · 02-03-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

That's what I was thinking but didn't want to put foot in mouth before I actually knew

Thanks for the link I will check it out

I don't blame you. I've been running mine for about a year now and couldn't remember for sure. I had to find something with some pics to be sure it didn't have a clip or something.

I take it the wood is for your bed? What kind of wood is it?

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 05:08 PM

Yes it is, black walnut.

Jason7121 · 02-02-2017, 10:21 PM

Thanks that would be helpful. Your project is coming along nicely.

rusty76 · 02-03-2017, 07:30 AM

I've been curious about those same calipers too.

**GR8-68** · 02-03-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I've been curious about those same calipers too.

I will probably get them bolted on either this evening or tomorrow and will post some pics and feedback on the installation. I am going to order the line kit also for the D52 brake calipers.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...35301/10002/-1

rusty76 · 02-03-2017, 08:56 PM

Walnut is really nice.

**GR8-68** · 02-10-2017, 10:19 PM

Hopefully tomorrow will be a big day for "Project 68". I plan to sandblast some more parts which include the cross braces for the bed and get a coat of POR-15 on those and finish up the other tub and work on the gate some more. Seeing it is going to be warm tomorrow I can shoot some primer on the bedsides also

Stay tuned for some update photos tomorrow

**GR8-68** · 02-11-2017, 01:03 PM

Cross sills are blasted and ready to por

**GR8-68** · 02-11-2017, 01:10 PM

Also laying down some primer

**GR8-68** · 02-11-2017, 04:34 PM

Rear tank is order so time to plug this hole up.

**zicc1835** · 02-03-2017, 10:39 PM

x3

**GR8-68** · 02-04-2017, 09:08 AM

Sweet, new grill ring bolts came in, I had a fun time removing the old ones.

Jason7121 · 02-04-2017, 11:01 AM

My willwood calipers came in yesterday. Pretty straight forward install. Your wood bed looks great keep up the progress!

**GR8-68** · 02-04-2017, 05:01 PM

Thats good to know Jason, thanks for the feedback.

**GR8-68** · 02-04-2017, 05:07 PM

Removed the front sheetmetal today and cleaned up the cowl area and por 15 it before inner cowl install I may lay on another coat once that dries.

**GR8-68** · 02-04-2017, 05:24 PM

Also started getting the axles setup under the k10.

rusty76 · 02-04-2017, 08:23 PM

That looks really good.

02-02-2017, 05:46 PM	#2
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 68 project Nice __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-02-2017, 06:00 PM	#3
cknfrmr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: kernersville,NC Posts: 197	Re: 68 project awesome man. blocks for rear came yesterday. my front bumper came out so well I'm gonna try to find one for rear and take chrome one off. go figure. thought I would never be saying/doing that. LOL

02-02-2017, 09:26 PM	#4
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Water pump blasted and cleared. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-02-2017, 09:48 PM	#5
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: 68 project Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

02-03-2017, 05:08 PM	#10
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Yes it is, black walnut. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-02-2017, 10:21 PM	#11
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: 68 project Thanks that would be helpful. Your project is coming along nicely.

02-03-2017, 07:30 AM	#12
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 68 project I've been curious about those same calipers too. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-03-2017, 08:56 PM	#14
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 68 project Walnut is really nice. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-10-2017, 10:19 PM	#15
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Hopefully tomorrow will be a big day for "Project 68". I plan to sandblast some more parts which include the cross braces for the bed and get a coat of POR-15 on those and finish up the other tub and work on the gate some more. Seeing it is going to be warm tomorrow I can shoot some primer on the bedsides also Stay tuned for some update photos tomorrow __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-11-2017, 01:03 PM	#16
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Cross sills are blasted and ready to por Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-11-2017, 01:10 PM	#17
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Also laying down some primer Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-11-2017, 04:34 PM	#18
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Rear tank is order so time to plug this hole up. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-03-2017, 10:39 PM	#19
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,141	Re: 68 project x3 __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

02-04-2017, 09:08 AM	#20
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Sweet, new grill ring bolts came in, I had a fun time removing the old ones. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-04-2017, 11:01 AM	#21
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: 68 project My willwood calipers came in yesterday. Pretty straight forward install. Your wood bed looks great keep up the progress!



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02-04-2017, 05:01 PM	#22
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Thats good to know Jason, thanks for the feedback. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-04-2017, 05:07 PM	#23
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Removed the front sheetmetal today and cleaned up the cowl area and por 15 it before inner cowl install I may lay on another coat once that dries. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-04-2017, 05:24 PM	#24
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: 68 project Also started getting the axles setup under the k10. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-04-2017, 08:23 PM	#25
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 68 project That looks really good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

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