[nicholastheczar]

I'll keep that in mind on the pads dragging and see if what happens when I get my brake system hooked up. I'll also throw a coat of paint on them as well as the brackets. As far as the bleeder valve, is it specified that they should be on the top? What is the benefit? I'm not very versed in brakes.

Originally Posted by antFJ

just wanted to give two comments about your calipers.. i have the same ones.. the pads rub on the rotors right now but I have a feeling once I get the brakes all hooked up the caliper will center itself on the rotor and the pads will no longer drag (they are called a floating caliper and are supposed to do this)

also you should switch your calipers (from left to right) so the bleeder valve is on the top and maybe give them a coat of paint while youre at it... mine rusted reallll quick

looking good!

[Lynchmobracing]

Originally Posted by nicholastheczar

I'll keep that in mind on the pads dragging and see if what happens when I get my brake system hooked up. I'll also throw a coat of paint on them as well as the brackets. As far as the bleeder valve, is it specified that they should be on the top? What is the benefit? I'm not very versed in brakes.

Hi. The bleeders need to be on top so the air will escape when you go to bleed the brakes.

Awesome job! Your work is inspiring!

[nicholastheczar]

I had a little more time the last few days and started to install a few more parts that I had recieved. I ordered a set of ram horns from 1A Auto to fit my SBC. I decided to go with these over headers after researching here on mud that most folks tend to prefer the ram horns. So, they went on.


I ordered a set of Autometer guages from Summit and hope to put these in soon after I get my painting done.


I went by English Color and bought some epoxy primer and aircraft paint remover to start by painting project. I hope to get some time today to apply the remover and try out my new Ing Rand DA I bought as well as my HVLP paint gun. I've never attempted painting so this will be an expierence.

[nicholastheczar]

I also ordered a set of Corbeau Baja RS front seats with sliders. I didn't order the bracket to install them because I wanted to try and build it up myself. I used some 1" square tube, 1.5" 3/8 flat bar, 5" 3/8 flat bar, and grade 8 - 3/8" hardware. I have a welder but no bender so all my corners had to be square which will work out fine except for the floor mount on the passenger side that has to clear the gas tank. I will have to fab something up that will keep it from being a sharp edge.

So I measure everything and wanted to use the stock holes. I started fabbing everything up and tacking it into place to make sure it fit. This is what I came up with.


I then attached my sliders to the bottom of my seats. I attached some 3/8" bar stock to the bottom and created a perpendicular tab that will mount to the 5" flat bar. I had to notch the 5" to allow for my bolts to clear so that I could still easily remove my seats whenever I needed to.


I made sure my seat was centered under the steering wheel and a good mid range distance fromt the pedals as the sliders will let me go all the way back against the rear wheel well and forward enough for my to drive. I had to get the seat height just high enough to clear the gas tank but I didn't want to have it too tall. I'm 5'11" and the seat height is perfect for me.


I had to get the seat height just high enough to clear the gas tank but I didn't want to have it too tall. I'm 5'11" and the seat height is perfect for me.

I still have to install the passenger side seat and I am going to order a tuffy center console to put in there. I'll probably order the 6.5" version just to be sure I have enough clearance.


Here are a few more pics for those that want to fab there own mount. I just could bring myself to pay for a prefabed one and spend $400. I had all the materials at the house so it worked out well and was cheap and will look good when it done and painted or powdercoated. I plan on putting a lot of 45* bracing on my most of my corners to really stiffen it up. I is already pretty sturdy but want it to be bomb proof.

[CruisinFJ60]

Chuggin away at this pretty good speed man, looks great cant wait to see it on the road.