Thread: PLEASE! I need help with my first rod

Tweet

Hello folks, my name is Doug and I am attempting to rebuild a t bucket I recently inherited. First off, I have to say all I know about hot rods, I have picked up in just the last few months. Mostly here...
...soooo some of my questions may sound stupid and for that, I apolagise in advance... The bucket is supposed to be a 23. It has a glass body, sbc 350 engine, turbo350 tranny, mustang 2 front end, GM steering column, and a ton of problems...
FIRST))) I couldnt get the front brakes to work, so I bought a new Wilwood® disc set-up, including fancy rotors, hubs, calipers, flex lines and fittings. Polished tandem aluminum master cylinder, new brake pedal (the old one was real scarey), seamless stainless steel 3/16 lines, pipe cutter, bender and dbl flare tool, 10# residual preasure valve (for rear drums), proportioning valve (knob type), and a bunch of premium fluid. I think I need a few more items to finish this project.
I am in way over my head here fellas. I have never done any of this before, and I want it to be safe. If some of you could take the time to post your experiences here I sure would apreciate it.
I am planning on moving the location of the MC from under the floor up to the firewall (it's way too pretty to hide...) so the pedal I bought is a wilwood forward swing 7 to 1 ratio, and it's huge! putting my MC way up high on the firewall. Also... seems I need an adapter kit to mount the MC to the firewall. Where do I run my fancy lines? out the side ports, 90 degree turn to firwall, another 90 down firewall, one line up to front left wheel? where do I put my residual preasure valve, proportioning valves, and tees? also, do I need a 2 lbs residual valve for the front discs even if the master cylinder is up high? Will it hurt to have one?
SECOND))) I pulled up the wrotten floor board in several pieces, and cut out a new one from 1inch ply. Now, does the body have to come off to install a new floor board, and what options do I have for a safe new floor, if the ply is a bad one?
I could go on and on I am sure, but will leave it at this for now until I can build up some rep points here and contribute a little input as well. In the mean time, thanks again carbuffs, I can provide pictures if anyone needs them. I am looking forward to chatting with you all. Take care and have a great Weekend. Sincerely Doug Braun