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aggie91 · 01-20-2016, 10:52 AM

Nice!

Did the dog knock your caliper in the grass?..lol

That one looks like a mess....

hemi43 · 01-20-2016, 10:53 AM

I was scrolling down looking at your pictures, and I think I woke my Wife up when I started laughing. The first picture was of the newly painted caliper hanging to dry, then the second was the same caliper covered in grass and twigs. What made laugh was the look on the dog's face ! That's just priceless ! I'm sorry for your mishap, but in a sick way it gave me a good chuckle.
I hope you got it cleaned off and resprayed with no issues.
Again, sorry for your misfortune, but that was too damn funny.

East Tex · 01-20-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Nice!

Did the dog knock your caliper in the grass?..lol

That one looks like a mess....

I didn't even notice she was in the background LMAO, she looks guilty as heck.
I wish that I could blame it on her, but I was putting the last coat of paint on it when the coat hanger straightened out and it fell.

East Tex · 01-20-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

I was scrolling down looking at your pictures, and I think I woke my Wife up when I started laughing. The first picture was of the newly painted caliper hanging to dry, then the second was the same caliper covered in grass and twigs. What made laugh was the look on the dog's face ! That's just priceless ! I'm sorry for your mishap, but in a sick way it gave me a good chuckle.
I hope you got it cleaned off and resprayed with no issues.
Again, sorry for your misfortune, but that was too damn funny.

When it fell, I picked it up and said a few choice words, then I laughed and thought "I need a picture of this".

**jaros44sr** · 01-20-2016, 02:27 PM

OK, hemi picked my interest and I scrolled back to see your SNAFU. Also, got a chuckle at the dog, like WTF?

Any way, just wanted to ask where you got the rotors, my one side has the groove in it, but the other side doesn't, getting ready to tackle the front brakes! I'll make sure to use a stronger coat hanger...

Nice work on your truck, always enjoy seeing guys going to great lengths of detail, you fit rite in... keep up the quality restore

East Tex · 01-20-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

OK, hemi picked my interest and I scrolled back to see your SNAFU. Also, got a chuckle at the dog, like WTF?

Any way, just wanted to ask where you got the rotors, my one side has the groove in it, but the other side doesn't, getting ready to tackle the front brakes! I'll make sure to use a stronger coat hanger...

Nice work on your truck, always enjoy seeing guys going to great lengths of detail, you fit rite in... keep up the quality restore

Believe it or not, I think that these are the factory rotors. The originals all had that groove. I've had to replace nearly every single thing during this build, so I was thrilled when I didn't have to buy 2 new rotors LOL

hemi43 · 01-20-2016, 04:51 PM

Note to myself;
Don't use plastic coat hangers when painting calipers.

East Tex · 01-21-2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

Note to myself;
Don't use plastic coat hangers when painting calipers.

Wire coat hangers ain't what they used to be. I'm going to have to use some of my brass brazing rods next time lol

East Tex · 01-21-2016, 10:05 AM

I couldn't get the threads clean enough on the tie rod tube, so I got out my 12 gage shotgun cleaning brush and short rod. Then put them in my drill and cleaned the threads good. Then I put some silver anti seize in it and now I can adjust the sleeve with one hand. I kind of got obsessed with sandblasting, cleaning, and painting the tube and clamps, (I spent a whole day on it) but it looks great.

Chad22873 · 01-21-2016, 11:03 AM

Awesome work. You and I are both at identical stages in our build. you may be a week ahead of me but the cold weather keeps slowing my painting down. Cant keep the shop warm enough when its 10 or 15 degrees outside. The caliper paint mishap is the funniest sh** I have seen in awhile. I lmao and no one else around me understood why it was so funny.

East Tex · 01-21-2016, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad22873

Awesome work. You and I are both at identical stages in our build. you may be a week ahead of me but the cold weather keeps slowing my painting down. Cant keep the shop warm enough when its 10 or 15 degrees outside. The caliper paint mishap is the funniest sh** I have seen in awhile. I lmao and no one else around me understood why it was so funny.

Very few people know how to do what we (the members of this group) do, and what we go through to get great results. So when a gear head sees my grassy caliper, he laughs his butt off. But the average person wouldn't see the humor in it. It seems as time goes by, there are fewer of us lol.

Wasted Income · 02-12-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by East Tex

Very few people know how to do what we (the members of this group) do, and what we go through to get great results. So when a gear head sees my grassy caliper, he laughs his butt off. But the average person wouldn't see the humor in it. It seems as time goes by, there are fewer of us lol.

I gotta admit...i busted out laughing.

Been there done that....f'n weak coat hangers.

Awesome build.

SIETEDOCE · 02-15-2016, 04:49 AM

I´m in

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasted Income

I gotta admit...i busted out laughing.

Been there done that....f'n weak coat hangers.

Awesome build.

I crack up every time that I think about it

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 04:41 PM

Factory motor mounts only had 3 bolts, and the Pacific Fab mounts have 4 holes so I ordered some 12 point ARP bolts. They look good. The only down side is ARP only sells them in packs of three.

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 04:51 PM

Time to do some more blasting and POR 15. I even POR 15 both dipstick tubes.

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 04:59 PM

I can't stand the way these coil brackets look, so more blasting and POR 15.

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 05:12 PM

As long as I have my paint gun out and POR 15, I might as well get some more stuff painted.

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 05:18 PM

Low mount A/C bracket looks good but the lines will interfere with the motor mounts. So In returned the low mount brackets and ordered the high mount.

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 05:25 PM

More...

East Tex · 02-19-2016, 05:30 PM

Here's where I'm at now

Lieferson · 02-20-2016, 03:01 PM

ohhhhh man does that look good!

Wasted Income · 02-22-2016, 10:22 AM

Clean build. I like it.

East Tex · 02-25-2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Clean build. I like it.

Thanks guys

shenk10 · 04-08-2016, 07:29 PM

Great build. I saw you got extended emergency brake cables. I plan on going the same route, except I have a 6" all spring lift. Do you think the 3" extended cables would work with that or do you think I should go a little longer? I've tried searching and all I found was people just moving the bracket to the bottom rail which I dont want to do. Thanks.

01-20-2016, 10:52 AM	#201
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01-20-2016, 10:53 AM	#202
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,523	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I was scrolling down looking at your pictures, and I think I woke my Wife up when I started laughing. The first picture was of the newly painted caliper hanging to dry, then the second was the same caliper covered in grass and twigs. What made laugh was the look on the dog's face ! That's just priceless ! I'm sorry for your mishap, but in a sick way it gave me a good chuckle. I hope you got it cleaned off and resprayed with no issues. Again, sorry for your misfortune, but that was too damn funny.

01-20-2016, 02:27 PM	#205
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Project 6 Point Oh OK, hemi picked my interest and I scrolled back to see your SNAFU. Also, got a chuckle at the dog, like WTF? Any way, just wanted to ask where you got the rotors, my one side has the groove in it, but the other side doesn't, getting ready to tackle the front brakes! I'll make sure to use a stronger coat hanger... Nice work on your truck, always enjoy seeing guys going to great lengths of detail, you fit rite in... keep up the quality restore __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-20-2016, 04:51 PM	#207
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,523	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Note to myself; Don't use plastic coat hangers when painting calipers.

01-21-2016, 10:05 AM	#209
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I couldn't get the threads clean enough on the tie rod tube, so I got out my 12 gage shotgun cleaning brush and short rod. Then put them in my drill and cleaned the threads good. Then I put some silver anti seize in it and now I can adjust the sleeve with one hand. I kind of got obsessed with sandblasting, cleaning, and painting the tube and clamps, (I spent a whole day on it) but it looks great. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

01-21-2016, 11:03 AM	#210
Chad22873 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 160	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Awesome work. You and I are both at identical stages in our build. you may be a week ahead of me but the cold weather keeps slowing my painting down. Cant keep the shop warm enough when its 10 or 15 degrees outside. The caliper paint mishap is the funniest sh** I have seen in awhile. I lmao and no one else around me understood why it was so funny.

02-15-2016, 04:49 AM	#213
SIETEDOCE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Zapopan, jalisco. In Mexico Posts: 17	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I´m in

02-19-2016, 04:41 PM	#215
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Factory motor mounts only had 3 bolts, and the Pacific Fab mounts have 4 holes so I ordered some 12 point ARP bolts. They look good. The only down side is ARP only sells them in packs of three. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

02-19-2016, 04:51 PM	#216
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Time to do some more blasting and POR 15. I even POR 15 both dipstick tubes. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

02-19-2016, 04:59 PM	#217
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh I can't stand the way these coil brackets look, so more blasting and POR 15. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

02-19-2016, 05:12 PM	#218
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh As long as I have my paint gun out and POR 15, I might as well get some more stuff painted. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

02-19-2016, 05:18 PM	#219
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Low mount A/C bracket looks good but the lines will interfere with the motor mounts. So In returned the low mount brackets and ordered the high mount. Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

02-19-2016, 05:25 PM	#220
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh More... Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

02-19-2016, 05:30 PM	#221
East Tex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 288	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Here's where I'm at now Attached Images __________________ My 1972 K5 6.0 LTR 4L60 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622068

02-20-2016, 03:01 PM	#222
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Project 6 Point Oh ohhhhh man does that look good! __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold



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02-22-2016, 10:22 AM	#223
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Clean build. I like it. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

04-08-2016, 07:29 PM	#225
shenk10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Park, PA Posts: 312	Re: Project 6 Point Oh Great build. I saw you got extended emergency brake cables. I plan on going the same route, except I have a 6" all spring lift. Do you think the 3" extended cables would work with that or do you think I should go a little longer? I've tried searching and all I found was people just moving the bracket to the bottom rail which I dont want to do. Thanks. __________________ Jordan 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205 1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e In progress.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860

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