Another Build Thread - My '32

[J. Robinson]

Since firing the engine I moved on to installing the shifter. I bought an American Shifter on Amazon. The center plate in the kit had to be modified slightly (shortened) because of how the transmission fits into the X-member. Otherwise it all went together fairly easily.

Next on the list of "to do" is finish plumbing the brakes. I began by removing the front wheels, masking the brake surfaces, and painting the centers and edges of the front brake discs with high heat silver. After cleaning them with lacquer thinner, I painted the front calipers with Krylon appliance epoxy black. I let this stuff dry overnight.

When I got back to it, I installed the pads, put the calipers on the spindles, and replaced the front wheels. Finally, I could start running the lines. I took my time here; I messed with this part of the project for two days. Finally, today, May18th, I have finished the front lines, brackets, and clips. There are two lines going to the front. In the last picture you can see the bottom line turning under the frame rail to the brake hose bracket.

Next on the list - assembling the rear brakes and plumbing them.