Thread: Project Special K

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I know it may not seem that way,but you are always going foreward. Keep plugging away, Hank

Thanks Hank.
I find putting the frustrations into words always helps. And even though I complain, I really do enjoy it, especially when you finally figure something out, vs. having someone do it for you. I am getting some POR products to expereiment with for painting and rust suppression to the frame. Plus I'm trying out their brake caliber paint kit. I've heard good things about them, so it'll be interesting how they measure up on the old Ford.

Well Friday was a good day. I managed to finish up the rear brake drum on the passenger side, get all the parts, and get both rear drums turned for 15 bucks each. Not too bad. I worked this weekend, so tomorrow, I'll dive into the front disc conversion again, when the correct caliber brackets arrive from Classic Performance. I think after that Tuesday I'll work on getting the brake booster master cylinder in, and start putting in new brake lines. Our weather is finally wet out here, so rust removal and priming is on hold for a while. I may jump on to wiring for my next indoor winter project. Anyone use a painless harness? let me know, Steve.
P.S. Napa had a good sale on floor jacks, so I bou8ght one and told my wife thanks for the great Christmas Gift!

Update.Almost needed a rowboat to get to the garage. We've had 5 inches of rain in the last 24 hours!
Worked on mounting the power booster. I removed the brake lines that are in the way of the bracket that mounts to the frame. One of the two holes for this bracket that I have to drill, unfortunately goes between the running board and a valence plate, so the whole running board has to come off!

I called Classic Performance parts, because their directions are confusing beyond belief. It turns out that the second set of holes you need to drill in the frame to mount the bracket are already there! The guy at CPP said the directions are universal, as are the brackets they provide, so thus the confusion about drilling holes already there. They actually used the same directions for different applications, go figure. At least their support line is helpful!
After this project is over, I figure to tackle the wiring and get it on the road this spring. I am also looking into putting in the 9" 1971 ford f100 rear end down the line as this is a direct bolt in with no weld, etc... needed. A local wrecker said he'd give me a complete rear end with whatever gear ratio I need for 400, including the whole brake assembly. What do you think, mind you this is California, so prices may be high!