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OL SKOOL 01-29-2017 01:18 PM

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I should, I have quite a few pictures through the stages and a lot of major bumps in the road. Very similar trucks to start with gmc step 400 sb 200r and I'm all about old school!Keep up the good work.

GR8-68 01-29-2017 06:01 PM

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It was great to spend some time with the wife this afternoon at the truck shop she got a lot prepped for primer while I worked on some other stuff. :mm: :chevy:

72_swb 01-29-2017 08:05 PM

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lol that's awesome. Always nice to have an extra hand. Mine just drove away in my truck :(

GR8-68 01-29-2017 08:06 PM

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Yes it is, hopefully she brings it back

zicc1835 01-29-2017 08:11 PM

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no fair you got a helper ill never catch up now :)

GR8-68 01-29-2017 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835 (Post 7842146)
no fair you got a helper ill never catch up now :)

:lol: Move to NC and I would be glad to help you out. :chevy:

zicc1835 01-31-2017 11:20 PM

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tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore:)

GR8-68 02-01-2017 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835 (Post 7844707)
tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore:)

I moved here from northern PA 24 years ago and you couldn't drag me back north, my wife is originally from VA and she said this is her home, no where else :mm:

GR8-68 02-02-2017 05:25 PM

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Happy February to me :metal:

rusty76 02-02-2017 05:46 PM

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Nice

cknfrmr 02-02-2017 06:00 PM

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awesome man. blocks for rear came yesterday. my front bumper came out so well I'm gonna try to find one for rear and take chrome one off. go figure. thought I would never be saying/doing that. LOL

GR8-68 02-02-2017 09:26 PM

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Water pump blasted and cleared.

Jason7121 02-02-2017 09:48 PM

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Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

GR8-68 02-02-2017 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121 (Post 7846669)
Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

Yes that is correct, I am not sure yet but I will let you know for sure. I like the quality of the caliper for sure though

Jason7121 02-02-2017 10:21 PM

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Thanks that would be helpful. Your project is coming along nicely.

rusty76 02-03-2017 07:30 AM

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I've been curious about those same calipers too.

GR8-68 02-03-2017 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty76 (Post 7846968)
I've been curious about those same calipers too.

I will probably get them bolted on either this evening or tomorrow and will post some pics and feedback on the installation. I am going to order the line kit also for the D52 brake calipers.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...35301/10002/-1

knomadd 02-03-2017 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121 (Post 7846669)
Are those willwood D52 calipers and pads. If so how is the inboard brake pad held in place? The reason im asking is because I ordered a set of D52 calipers. People have said they didn't like how pad fit.

They float between the caliper and the disc. They just ride on the caliper bolt. here's a quick article (PDF) that wilwood put together for the D52 install.
https://www.wilwood.com/pdf/howtosto...ke_Install.pdf

I have them on my 71 and don't have any complaints about the fit. Just the brake dust. The pad material puts off a lot of dust.

GR8-68 02-03-2017 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by knomadd (Post 7847133)
They float between the caliper and the disc. They just ride on the caliper bolt. here's a quick article (PDF) that wilwood put together for the D52 install.
https://www.wilwood.com/pdf/howtosto...ke_Install.pdf

I have them on my 71 and don't have any complaints about the fit. Just the brake dust. The pad material puts off a lot of dust.

That's what I was thinking but didn't want to put foot in mouth before I actually knew :lol: Thanks for the link I will check it out :mm:

GR8-68 02-03-2017 02:15 PM

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Look what I got today, ;)

GR8-68 02-03-2017 02:18 PM

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Running them through the molder to size them

knomadd 02-03-2017 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68 (Post 7847150)
That's what I was thinking but didn't want to put foot in mouth before I actually knew :lol: Thanks for the link I will check it out :mm:

I don't blame you. I've been running mine for about a year now and couldn't remember for sure. I had to find something with some pics to be sure it didn't have a clip or something. :lol:

I take it the wood is for your bed? What kind of wood is it?

GR8-68 02-03-2017 05:08 PM

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Yes it is, black walnut.

GR8-68 02-03-2017 05:53 PM

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Hmmm, I think I really like the walnut. :mm:

cknfrmr 02-03-2017 07:13 PM

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me too.


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