Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Some people say it causes soft pedal, but I run it even in my Jeep. It is more money, about $ 8-$10 a pint, but it also doesn't absorb moisture like Dot 3 fluid, so parts don't rust. The same brake fluid has been in my '27 for 17 years, and I still have good pedal.

But the big thing I like is that if you spill it on a painted surface it wipes right off. Regular fluid eats paint immediately, and is hard to remove if it does. As far as mixing it, I think there is some flushing procedure to get all the old fluid out, but I am not sure what that is. I started with a brand new, empty system, so I didn't have to do that.

Don

I think I'll give it a try, since I'm replacing the entire system when the new front disc conversion goes on and the rear end is getting new lines and a new wheel cylinders, plus the brake power booster. I can't believe I've never heard of silicone fluid! Your build is a wealth of knowledge and fun to watch.

[QUOTE= Your build is a wealth of knowledge and fun to watch.[/QUOTE]
I bet knowledge is Don's only wealth right now.

Ron

Originally Posted by Ron B.

I bet knowledge is Don's only wealth right now.

Ron

You are right, and I'm not even sure of how much of that I have left!! Good thing I don't have anyone to hide my bank statements from any more.

BTW, my Son found his silicone brake fluid cheaper at Advance Auto. He paid something like $ 7.95 a pint, and I paid $ 9.95 at NAPA. The official designation is " DOT 5 ". Like I said, there is a debate over how well it works, some people swear it is not the way to go, but others, like me, have used it for years with great success.

Don

Don't worry about Pops. Here's what his back bedroom looks like.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Don't worry about Pops. Here's what his back bedroom looks like.

Now thats Cubic Dollars!!!!!!

I will take whatever drops on the floor.....LOL
Brad

Heck, just one stack and I would be in streetrod heaven!!

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Don't worry about Pops. Here's what his back bedroom looks like.

That's just the back bedroom, you should see the cash I have stashed in my vault!!! Yeah, right. If I had that cash Chip Foose would be my personal builder and that girl on the show would be bringing me cold beers.

More little stuff got done today on my T. I painted the windshield stanctions and primed the windshield frame. I figure the glass shop will scratch up any new paint that might be on the windshield frame, so I will mask it off and paint it black after they install the new glass. I reshot my headlight bar while I was at it. It was ok, but now that the body looks better I wanted to do a better job on the headlight bar too. I still have to prep and paint my grille shell and headlights, and will get that done this week.

I needed a way to keep the radiator from pushing back under air pressure, so I used the stainless support rods from my '27 and modified them to fit. Tomorrow I have to help Don do some more stuff on his T, so I won't be back on mine until late tomorrow night. I still have that leaking wheel cylinder to fix, and that will be my main priority.

Here are some shots of what I got done today. Now I have to go remove some of the wrinkled $ 100 bills from my stash. (They make great litter box liners)

Don

Looking good Don, I remember when my car was that clean, the car sure turned out nice. I like everything about it.

Thank you Brick. I don't think mine will be clean for very long either. I am rethinking my decision to paint it black, I already have some minor scratches on it from just touching it. I have never owned a black car, either hot rod or family car, and am just learning how much upkeep they need. When I worked at the body shop we wouldn't put a black car out front for pickup until the owner was on the way. They would get dirty just sitting there if left for any period of time.

Today Dan and Don worked on Don's wiring, and got a lot done. All the rear lights are done and they are now doing the start and engine circuit. It's coming out pretty well. While they were doing it I made some mounts for Don's headlights out of a '32 headlight bar I had. I cut the ends off and bent them 90 degrees like we used to do before we could go out and buy ready made ones. Now I just have to dress up the cut off ends and prep and paint them. I also made up his license plate mount and got that on. Just have to paint it now.

I decided to paint my windshield frame and if it comes back from the glass shop scratched I'll just mask and shoot it again. I had to install it to get the effect with the black paint job. I forgot how short the frame is, but I like it. Tomorrow I am going to tear into the front brake and see what's up with the leaking wheel cylinder.

Here are some pictures of the activity at the shop today.

Don

Looks like you cat is enjoying himself(or herself). Great looking rides; we need race pics when they're done.

Thanks. Hehe, we put out 3 folding chairs for us to sit on, and the two cats end up taking two of them for their own. We have to sit on boxes so as not to "disturb" them. They've turned into real shop cats, even starting our engines or running power tools don't wake them up anymore.

I have no illusions of beating Don's T. Might get him out of the hole because of traction, but once his hooks up he would be long gone. (never should have sold him that engine )

Don

Don the nite before you retard timing some and call him out next morning like a gunslinger . His youthfullness will run out at the occasion and you can proceed to look in your mirror LOL.

I thought maybe pulling off a couple of plug wires.....................

We're taking tonight off (the guys are both playing and I'm doing house chores ) but last night we got some more work done on Don's car. Dan now has the wiring to the point where all the lights work on the rear, and it starts on the key. Even got the aoogha horn working............scared the beJesus out of the cats.

Don and I got his fuel system wrapped up by mounting his Moon fuel block on the firewall and plumbing the obligatory red fuel lines to the two carbs. Also got his tranny dipstick mounted. Tomorrow night Don has to play again, but Dan and I are going over to finish up the gauges. We are behind on getting it to the upholstery shop, but getting it wired has to come first.

I think the shift knob, aooogha horn, and red fuel lines are Don's favorite parts of the whole car. Kids............................. (I like the nasty idle the best )


Don