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Old 07-13-2014, 07:22 PM   #51
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

I messed up and put these pictures of removing wheels for brake restoration
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Old 07-13-2014, 07:29 PM   #52
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Old 07-17-2014, 11:16 AM   #53
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

received my had to find rear brake hardware in the mail (feebay)
Raybestos H9223 $12
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cut the grill off PIA with a grinder 8 bolts it is rough some damage.

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and covered the fire wall with "Rustlock" in prep for rehanging the battery shelve I know it looks bad it will have to do for now
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the dad made up Battery cables "Nice job"
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gathering my electrical bits and pieces for the rewire
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My parts guy called to tell me the brakes are relined and ready for PU

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Old 07-18-2014, 01:35 PM   #54
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

Looking good bud, I'm jealous of this truck...
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Old 07-18-2014, 03:41 PM   #55
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

Are the cylinders froze? if not you may be able to rebuild them. Even without a kit. If the hardware is in reasonable shape (pistons and springs), then the only thing you'll need is the cups which a place like NAPA should have a paper catalogue listing for.
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Old 07-18-2014, 08:17 PM   #56
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Are the cylinders froze? if not you may be able to rebuild them. Even without a kit. If the hardware is in reasonable shape (pistons and springs), then the only thing you'll need is the cups which a place like NAPA should have a paper catalogue listing for.
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Ya Not feeling that.....
I rebuilt the ones on my (other car)
and it didn't work out so well.
I just said never again
there about $27 @ X 6 All in and done I will be into the brake system around
$1500 and I'm Ok with that I feel blest to find this truck and feel
just do it because those big tires kicked my arse.
I don't want to remove them ever again if i can help it
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My goal.....
Get it to run...(did that)

Drive it make it road worthy (working on that)
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Remove rotten bed

Inspection and paper work..(soon)

brake it down and stop the rust...
preservation of paint without changing the charcater (that will be hard to do)
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Next will be
putting brakes together...Hydrovac/MC/lines/hoses/shoes
paint tire rims/R&R Lugs & studs
Gin up Radiator
total rewire
rework grill
Temp patch Floor (inspection propose)
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Ideal i think I'm heading in this direction (Long term)
Heavy P/U
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Old 07-18-2014, 08:55 PM   #57
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Old 07-18-2014, 09:18 PM   #58
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

If you can get the wheel cylinders, then by all means, go for it!! Building a pickup is cool idea. After looking at those pics, an idea came to mind. How about a Cameo style bed with the stepside fenders added to make the dually bed?
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Old 07-20-2014, 10:56 PM   #59
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That's awesome!
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Old 07-27-2014, 10:50 PM   #60
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

update I wanted to wait till i got a little "rebuild' progress....
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finally received all new brake parts Wheel cylinder's,Brake shoe's, Hardware,Hose's, Line's, fitting, seals
might have gone overboard on the "Rustlock"
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It took me quite sometime those spring were well I'll just say tricky
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Old 07-27-2014, 10:57 PM   #61
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

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Old 07-28-2014, 12:21 AM   #62
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

Nice. BTW, where's your Popeye avatar picture from?
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Old 07-28-2014, 01:29 AM   #63
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Old 01-19-2016, 08:53 PM   #64
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What happened to this build
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I too am curious as to the progress. Kinda makes me want to fix up my '56 instead of just working the crap out of it.
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those are some serious springs on that truck
bump stops look like virgin rubber too

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Old 03-14-2016, 11:18 PM   #67
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What happened to this build
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Yes I too would like an update on this truck.!
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Old 03-18-2016, 11:38 PM   #68
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

update :

to much time has past
Finished the floor (not well) but road worthy
installed a 02 3rd safari seat
New master cylinder leaking
Time is flying by.........

Started the truck today
have not started/ drove the truck since 10-23-15
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Fired right up let it get up to temp...... looking forward to working on it
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VIDEO last fall 09-2015
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Old 03-21-2016, 08:54 AM   #69
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Nice build. Keep the photos coming. dug
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Old 03-22-2016, 09:21 PM   #70
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Nice build. Keep the photos coming. dug
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since you asked I will try to update as I go
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tighten the lug nuts .
Never done this before
It reminded me how big this truck is
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worked on a star pattern
used my hammer wrench and a 5ft bar stood on it.
@ abuckninty
I stood on that pipe till it stop moving looks like this

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random pic off the frame
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Was a great day so one thing lead to another I started the truck and took it for a drive.....
See if i could shake any tools loose..(I did)
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here's a video (crapy) try to keep it short but I got er done
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Old 03-24-2016, 08:33 PM   #71
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

Link to other threads about the progress to my Viking
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9-18-15
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682700
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10-01-15
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=684074
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roof sealent
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666294
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Re: Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

Start up Walk around Video
9-19-15
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Drive around
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This is the wrench that's made for those lugs. It hold the inner while loosening the outer
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Old 03-29-2016, 10:35 PM   #74
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This is the wrench that's made for those lugs. It hold the inner while loosening the outer
http://www.kentool.com/index.php/products/power-wrench
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Neat stuff right there thanks for thAT
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Update
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