66 k20

[jdl71]

Thanks!

[aotte1]

In post #54 you ask about a seal. On a 66’ C20, with Eaton HO 52 axle rear their is a cork seal. I am planning to use some “Right Stuff” on the outside of this, to seal it. My 64 C20, with same axle, had a seal, not sure of the marerial, it was in bad shape. Will try to find photos. Planning to take one apart this week.

Les

[aotte1]

Front brake hoses

A brake hose speciality company made mine. Will try to remember to get you the company name and address. They may have been located in MI. If I forget please ask me for it.

Les

[Captainfab]

I would say that your drums are worn about .250". You will likely have to make the change to 14 bolt drums since those HO52 drums are no longer available.

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I would say that your drums are worn about .250". You will likely have to make the change to 14 bolt drums since those HO52 drums are no longer available.

Rockauto actually does list them.

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by aotte1

Front brake hoses

A brake hose speciality company made mine. Will try to remember to get you the company name and address. They may have been located in MI. If I forget please ask me for it.

Les

I've got something cobbled together for now, but I would be interested in that. Thanks!

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by aotte1

In post #54 you ask about a seal. On a 66’ C20, with Eaton HO 52 axle rear their is a cork seal. I am planning to use some “Right Stuff” on the outside of this, to seal it. My 64 C20, with same axle, had a seal, not sure of the marerial, it was in bad shape. Will try to find photos. Planning to take one apart this week.

Les

If you're referring to a seal between the backing plate and axle tube, I'm not going that far right now. I found the wheel seal that goes in the hub locally.

[LostMy65]

Looks good.

[Lokin4AReason]

nice progress ...

[jdl71]

These are the shoes that were on the left rear. Yes they are both the same.

[Lokin4AReason]

looks about the same with it being a little wider in width ( as in width of the brake pad )

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason

looks about the same with it being a little wider in width ( as in width of the brake pad )

It does look like that but i measured and it’s within 1/8 of an inch at most.

[raylube]

Looking good so far. Keep us posted with lots of photos. What size of tires are on it and how tall does it sit at fender opening and rockers. Just trying to compare to mine. Also more info on winch please.

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by raylube

Looking good so far. Keep us posted with lots of photos. What size of tires are on it and how tall does it sit at fender opening and rockers. Just trying to compare to mine. Also more info on winch please.

LT235/85R16. 35" to center of rear wheel well, 19" center of rocker and 37" center of front wheel well. Winch is Braden LU-2. Does work with lever in cab but the I believe the brake, clutch whatever it is on front is frozen, the lever on the winch itself does not move. Haven't spent a bunch of time on it yet.

[jdl71]

Still fighting brakes. All 4 wheels have new shoes, as much new hardware as I could get and new drums on the rear. I've replaced every inch of steel line, all 4 wheel cylinders, and all 3 hoses. There are still about 3 or 4 connections I can't get to stop leaking. I cut and flared all my own lines so it looks like I'm going to have to redo a few fittings. I'm not liking the way the front hoses came out with the various unions and reducers but it's my only option right now. I had to order parking brake cables for a 75 or so 3/4 ton which are much shorter so I need to make something for each side to get from there to the frame lever as well as some way to adjust them. If this ever gets sorted out, next on my list is plug wires (HEI with rams horn manifolds, ugh!) and addressing the leaking valve cover gaskets.

[FLATFENDER54]

Originally Posted by jdl71

Still fighting brakes. All 4 wheels have new shoes, as much new hardware as I could get and new drums on the rear. I've replaced every inch of steel line, all 4 wheel cylinders, and all 3 hoses. There are still about 3 or 4 connections I can't get to stop leaking. I cut and flared all my own lines so it looks like I'm going to have to redo a few fittings. I'm not liking the way the front hoses came out with the various unions and reducers but it's my only option right now. I had to order parking brake cables for a 75 or so 3/4 ton which are much shorter so I need to make something for each side to get from there to the frame lever as well as some way to adjust them. If this ever gets sorted out, next on my list is plug wires (HEI with rams horn manifolds, ugh!) and addressing the leaking valve cover gaskets.

Maybe try loosening and re-tightening each flared fitting several times. Its pretty common for leaks to occur if they are only tightened down once.

[Short 3/4]

Originally Posted by jdl71

Still fighting brakes. All 4 wheels have new shoes, as much new hardware as I could get and new drums on the rear. I've replaced every inch of steel line, all 4 wheel cylinders, and all 3 hoses. There are still about 3 or 4 connections I can't get to stop leaking. I cut and flared all my own lines so it looks like I'm going to have to redo a few fittings. I'm not liking the way the front hoses came out with the various unions and reducers but it's my only option right now. I had to order parking brake cables for a 75 or so 3/4 ton which are much shorter so I need to make something for each side to get from there to the frame lever as well as some way to adjust them. If this ever gets sorted out, next on my list is plug wires (HEI with rams horn manifolds, ugh!) and addressing the leaking valve cover gaskets.

I had same problem finding park brake cables. Sent away for custom made from a company in S Cal, called 'Control Cables' I think ( can look up for you if needed ). I sent what was left of originals to them to show what ends were needed, along with lengths I wanted, and they were able to make new ones with all new ends. They were very helpful.
Good luck,
Tom

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by Short 3/4

I had same problem finding park brake cables. Sent away for custom made from a company in S Cal, called 'Control Cables' I think ( can look up for you if needed ). I sent what was left of originals to them to show what ends were needed, along with lengths I wanted, and they were able to make new ones with all new ends. They were very helpful.
Good luck,
Tom

I might take you up on that if I can't make these work. I've got new cables on the wheel end but need something to get from there to the middle with some way to adjust. If I ever get this somewhat driveable I'm going to take it to town to my local tire shop and see if my brake guy can cobble something together for me on the e brake.

[Short 3/4]

Originally Posted by jdl71

I might take you up on that if I can't make these work. I've got new cables on the wheel end but need something to get from there to the middle with some way to adjust. If I ever get this somewhat driveable I'm going to take it to town to my local tire shop and see if my brake guy can cobble something together for me on the e brake.

Ya,
let me know. If you have a large city nearby you might be able to get something done in person. As you have probably figured out the 4wd system is totally different from 2wd . Not sure what parts you still have on the truck, but if all your missing is cables and adjusters you should be able to get it back to factory style. guys I worked with were very helpful and built exactly what I wanted from drawings and measurements.

[jdl71]

Been a while since I’ve posted anything but I have made progress. First off I gave up trying to get a choke working on the q jet, so I took the easy boring route and picked up a used perfromer intake and carb with electric choke. Grabbed a new spacer and air cleaner and rebuilt the carb

[jdl71]

Exhaust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzNxB8NWzig

[jdl71]

Picked up a nice set of heater controls here on the board in the classifieds. Got all the cables working and hooked up. Also since the bed on this is a ‘60 where the frames are wider, the holes are all in the wrong place. The cross rails I just drilled when I put it on, but finally got around to knocking off the rear tabs and welding them back in the correct spot.

[jdl71]

I ordered a new turn signal switch from rockauto to get brake lights working. I fought the one I had, and the parts one I had, and could never get the springs bent just right. Seems like they’re just too old and unspringy. After that I plan to get it insured and licesened at the end of the week. I did take it about a half mile down the highway after I got it back from the exhaust shop. Seemed to drive ok, sounds like a dump truck (4:56 gears) and rides like too. Lol

[straight6chevyguy]

looking good!
I have been looking forward to an update for some time now. LOL

[61K10]

A little at a time--looking good also. your new wheels look like 15x10's not 8.