anyone know anyone in TN on I40???

[MudDauber]

Sure thing. I'll make a thread/collage when the swap is completed...you know how it typically works around here (for some of us at least), months/years worth of work in 10 quick posts
This is before/after, need to stuff it under the pig.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

The front is done. Now to pull it forward and start on the back lift and rear disc brakes.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Curious about the rear disk. Do they stop that much better than just front disk or is it just the future convenience of pads vs shoes?

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

For me, it’s convenience and the fact that I’m eventually planning an H41/split case with no e brake at the case. So, learning about and planning for e brake disc brake calipers. I’ll keep this thread updated on what I learn and try on that front.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

It’s the latest in manly scent. It appears to bring tears to the eyes of our delicate female partners.

 

[scrapdaddy]

So, learning about and planning for e brake disc brake calipers. I’ll keep this thread updated on what I learn and try on that front.

I've tried several different cable brackets and pull mechanisms for my rear e-brake and none of them held enough to trust. I finally gave up and put in a line lock. When time and money presents itself I'm putting in an electric pull cable like what Voodoo uses. I would start there and save some costly lessons.

E-Stopp ESK001 Electric Emergency Brake Kit, With Cable Bracket

www.speedwaymotors.com

 

[RUSH55]

Wow! That is slick! That takes care of multiple challenges and issues

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

It wasn’t pretty or fun, but got the job done. Went through 3 cutting grinder discs. I think lowes discs are junk. Now to start with disc brakes on the rear and move leaf hangars back. Done for the day.

Thanks @scrapdaddy for the advice. I’ll look into it.

Cheers

 

[riderjgs]

It wasn’t pretty or fun, but got the job done. Went through 3 cutting grinder discs. I think lowes discs are junk. Now to start with disc brakes on the rear and move leaf hangars back. Done for the day.

Thanks @scrapdaddy for the advice. I’ll look into it.

Cheers

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Any fabric-backed (most) cutting discs aren't up to tasks like this or any heavy cutting. I finally found some metal ones at Home Depot that did the trick.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

So, been thinking more about the rear disc brake setup and the e-brake. Here are pics of calipers from an '81 Camaro with a built in e-brake mounted to the conversion bracket. They fit just like Monte Carlo calipers. I can't compress the e-brake lever by hand, so I took the spring out and measured about 3.5" of complete travel. Figuring in the space of a compressed spring, maybe about 3" of travel would be required for the e-brake. I measured the travel of an FJ60 e-brake handle and the max is about 3". So, seems like this will work if somehow the leverage of the FJ60 handle would compress two such springs. I'm guessing some sort of a pulley system could be rigged up to help with the leverage issue.

I've also been looking into electric line locks and am intrigued with this solution as a parking brake. There's several potential issues with line locks, but I think they might work well for as little as I use a parking brake. Mainly want it for off roading.

Summit Racing SUM-760000 Summit Racing™ Staging Lock Systems | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Summit Racing™ Staging Lock Systems with qualifying orders of $99. Shop Line Locks at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Prebreakfast hanger removal. Was dreading this part. No grinder wheel would get in there. Had to use the plasma cutter. Win!

 

[61twpw]

I drilled mine out on a 60 I’ve been working on. Was a real PITA! Wish I would’ve thought of the plasma cutter. Nice work, keep it up.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

With the tank right there, I really tried to avoid the plasma cutter. But no way Jose.

Done for the morning. Had a couple hours and got quite a bit done.

Cheers

 

[bobm]

I use some scrap metal to cover fuel tanks when cutting near or around them

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Axles are out. Basically wasting time trying to postpone wire wheeling as long as possible.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

48 years worth of dirt and grime. Think I wire wheeled 35 of it off. Good enough. Need to take advantage of the sun and paint.

 

[RUSH55]

I would say wash it down really good with some Simple Green, and a thorough wipe down with Acetone, but not sure if it’s going to help much now. Some of the areas of an axle, diff, and knuckles are hard to get totally oil free, and cause some paint adhesion issues.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Let them sit while I grab lunch. Flat black when I get back.

 

[riderjgs]

"The perfect is the enemy of the good." - Someone Smarter Than Me

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I would say wash it down really good with some Simple Green, and a thorough wipe down with Acetone, but not sure if it’s going to help much now. Some of the areas of an axle, diff, and knuckles are hard to get totally oil free, and cause some paint adhesion issues.

Fortunately the last time I did axles ('85 4Runner) I had access to a steam cleaner. I was moving forward with POR15; don't think I would have gone that route without the steam cleaner.