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Congrats......nice job

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Truck turned out great! All the trophies are the proof. Now to build a big enough trophy case in that sweet garage!

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Thanks guys! I'm not going to lie, the recognition is nice. Other than the GSTA show, my primary goal this summer has been to show up and hang out with friends. Everything else is just icing on the cake.

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Just out cruising around...

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Goofing around on Labor Day

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Some of the parts for an upcoming brake system refurbish. New master cylinder and brake hoses from NAPA. Reman calipers and new wheel cylinders from Raybestos and a new 8" dual diaphragm booster from Summit. The weekend forecast looks like a washout so I'm going to get started on it Saturday...

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Mark, cool pic of your truck in December issue of Street Rodder, congrats again...Jim

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Thanks Jim, I’ll have to find a copy for posterity...

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I was thumbing through my Street Rodder and spotted your beautiful truck! It deserves to be in Top 100, Great Job

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Thanks!

Here's the picture and mention from Street Rodder magazine in case anybody's interested...

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I got the brake update done and replaced all of the shocks after finding one leaking. I'm pleased to report that the new brake booster improved braking considerably. The gas shocks seem to ride better too. It was nice yesterday so I blew off watching most of the Vikes/Lions game and enjoyed a leisurely cruise instead.

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Mark, glad the braking is better, that's something you don't just let slid...Jim

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All I can say is WOW nice job!

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Finally getting around to putting seat belts in...

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Are those two point or three point (shoulder harness type)?

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Lap belts with an aircraft type buckle.

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Wishing winter would end...

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Mark, you and me both...Jim

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The other weekend it was into the low 30's so I opened the garage and cranked up the truck. Still a couple months from being able to drive it again...

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Great looking truck.....

Marc

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I'm sure you had your trying times, but I just read your whole thread and it's one of the smoothest builds of any that I'm aware of. Not just in appearance, but in build process. Excellent attention to detail. It's nice to see one get done and then see pictures of it out and about.

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The setbacks and do-overs all happened during the mock up phase so the final assembly was really uneventful. That said, I have a tendency to overthink things which probably helped as well.

My hope is that posting updates even though the build is "done" will help motivate folks with builds of their own. It takes a lot of time and effort, but it's worth it.

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Still alive and kickin'

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Sweet...Jim

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beautiful!

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Sweet rewards for all the hard work!

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Great to see it out on the road.. Helps keep me motivated on my build.

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That’s why I keep posting, to help inspire folks with ongoing projects. There are rewards for all the long nights in the garage, skinned knuckles, etc...

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It's been a good year in spite of only making a few shows. The upside is that I spent a lot more time driving than I did cleaning. It's snowed a few times so the truck is parked for the next 5 or 6 months. There's a short list of things to do before giving the truck a good detailing and throwing the cover on it.

Just wanted to let you guys know that I'm still alive and kicking...

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Happy safe Holiday.....

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The reman Raybestos calipers I put on a while back are being replaced because the driver’s side developed a leak. My wife said I should put new ones on instead. Here’s my project for this evening...

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Mark, let us know how everything goes. I've been thinking about changing my D-52 calipers to the wilwood, would like your feedback...Jim

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Jim I screwed up and bought the wrong caliper for my rotor thickness. I reordered the right size but it's going to put me behind a couple days. FYI these have 2 x 2" pistons so they should have great stopping power

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i'm super interested to hear what you think about this calipers change! i have done a bunch of D52 caliper research for my jeeps and the '55 over the years. even thought the dual piston wilwood actually has smaller surface area, everyone says they feel better due to the better force distribution and "tighter" pedal.

i've run JB6 and the small wilwood in the rear of a jeep, and JB6 and the 1-tons on the front of jeeps. never got my hands on the D52 JB7, and i'm really thinking next time i'd get the large wilwood for the front to try. my '55 is getting the 1-ton front and JB6 rear, but i'd also love to try the 76-78 cadi rear d52.

Total piston area (sqin):

Front:
JB6 D52 -- 6.78
wilwood dual -- 6.28
79-85 K20 JB7 -- 7.82 (metric banjo)
GM 1-ton (slide mount) -- 8.90

Rear:
wilwood dual -- 2.46
Cadillac ('76 -'78) Eldorado E-brake Calipers -- 4.55

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I’ll be sure to post my impression when I get the truck back on the road. I have enough miles on it to make a valid comparison.

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Hey Mark, did you finally get the new calipers installed? How much difference did it make? Thanks ...Jim

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I took it for a drive last weekend to break in the pads per Wilwood's instructions, so I haven't worked them too hard yet. They do have a nice "feel" while braking normally so my initial impression is good. I really need to put some miles on it but the weather has not been cooperating.

FYI, I used middle of the road Wilwood DP-10 grade brake pads and SS brake hoses.

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Thanks for the info Mark...Jim