Project Old Blue, 1965 C10, Rebuild Version 2010

[aggie91]

No big block yet...

I did make some progress this week. I got it into my garage and started on the firewall around the master cylinder. Now I got to get some protection on it. I have a deadline to meet to have it running under its own power by mid March. So, I am doing what it takes to reach that goal. No major body work, no major changes at this time and only what it takes to make in run and stop safetly.
Here are some pics...





All that area on the frame is from the brake fluid leaking while it sat up. I plan on using some of Eastwoods products on this area for now.

[aggie91]

Did a little more tear down today...I got the rear calipers off and ordered a rebuild kit for them. They are from a 1980 Lincoln Versailles. I also ordered some Eastwood Rust Encapsilator and Rust Converter to use in some areas along the firewall and frame until I have time to tear it all apart for real paint or powder coating...The cab has a lot of rust in the typical spots but I do not have the time in my deadline to work that over...The cab realy needs to be blasted to uncover all of the damaged areas.

Has anyone rebuild disc brake calipers? I am going to try it on the rears since I can not get rebuilt ones from the parts store for a decent price. Any suggestions?

[jgh64pkup]

wow cool build is that a 9 inch
i dont know anything about the caliper rebuilding, sorry

[aggie91]

Yes, It is a 9" out of a Lincoln Versailles with factory disc brakes.

[Captainfab]

I've not rebuilt calipers either. Earlier this year on one of the Powerblock shows, either Extreme 4X4, Musclecar, or Trucks, they showed how to rebuild them. I was surprised how simple it was. Pretty much disassemble, inspect for wear or pitting, then reassemble with new parts/seals. They used compressed air to pop the piston out.