Project Old Blue, 1965 C10, Rebuild Version 2010

[aggie91]

Well, I found out the rear end I have is NOT out of a Lincoln Versailes. It is out of a Lincoln Mark V. I got the calipers all apart and the pistons are pitted around where the dust boot seal touches them when full retracted. I pulled out the seal kit that I purchased and the dust seal in the kit is MUCH smaller than the one that came off the caliper. SO, I did some more research on the parts, the Versailes rear discs are 10.675" in diameter. The ones I have are 11.5" in diameter. Looking at the specs for the 1977 Mark V, those have the 11.5" brakes with larger calipers.

Rock Auto has the calipers that I need for $93.75 shipped to may door for the pair. I can get O'Reilly to order online for $102.82 total, I am going to see if they will match Rock Auto's price before I do anything...

I will try to get some pics of the calipers and pistons for you guys...I know how we like pictures...

By the way, it has been SNOWING here since about 7:30 this morning. We are to get about 2"-4" by in the morning...