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Old January 10th, 2016, 11:46 AM
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Default Bleed the Brakes

My brother came by to help me bleed the brakes, we realized that for what ever reason the OEM push rod was/is too short to actuate the new single master cylinder. We tried adjusting it out up to a 1/4" but that was still not enough. I wonder why the design changed?......

SO we found some 7/16th. fine threaded rod and machined down one end allowing for and extra 1 1/4" length, works perfectly. We also fired her up for the first time in about two years and realized that the Alt. fan blade is making contact with the shelf. so I need to get a 2" shorter belt to bring the Alt. inward.
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Old February 16th, 2016, 04:38 PM
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Default Re: Jake Groby UPDATED 1960 GMC build with Photos

On the Alternator issue, I had to grind down the brace.

Getting set up to flip the bed and put the wood in.
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Old February 16th, 2016, 05:30 PM
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Default Re: Jake Groby UPDATED 1960 GMC build with Photos

For the alternator you can get a double-pulley nut to put on the end and it'll keep the belt away from the fins. That's what I've got and it's nothing to swap out each time I replace the alt.

I'm interested to see the wood installed. That's on my list of projects soon.
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Old February 22nd, 2016, 02:50 AM
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Default Finally started on the bed

Got the bed flipped and on stands.l put the tubs on tonight.
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Old February 22nd, 2016, 02:59 AM
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Default Re: Finally started on the bed

Looks great.I'm thinking I should clean my garage after seeing your pictures., Sometimes I forget what is in the back of the garage, mainly because it is difficult to reach the back.
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Old February 22nd, 2016, 03:05 AM
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Default Re: Finally started on the bed

Mine is not always that neat. But I'm a Virgo so I'm a bit if a neat freak......
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Old February 28th, 2016, 01:46 AM
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Default Dry Fit complete

letting boards sit for a day or so to make sure they are spaced correctly. I see a light at the end of the tunnel
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Old February 28th, 2016, 05:34 AM
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What is the finish on the wood? Did you buy a kit or fab your self? Bob
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I bought the wood from Mar-K as well as all the strips and etc. I used the finish they recommended :

2 coat of POR-15 and 2 coats of BEHR exterior grade satin black (semigloss). She will be garage kept except for shows.
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Old February 29th, 2016, 12:06 AM
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I like the black, looks much more stock.
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