On my 67 I ordered from Rock Auto, but I used the one for a Vista Cruiser, no this was a while back, but as I recall the Vista Cruiser has a one inch diameter cylinder and the std. ones are 7/8. May help slow the bad boy down a bit better.

 

I've been wondering about this one. The pics I saw in the other post look great.

 

Thank you gearheads78 I should update this post with some new pics

 

Some pics before the body and paint shop

 

Thanks for documenting the resto so well, it is an inspiration to dig deeper into my restoration. Are you getting any sleep while your car is out for paint? That's got to be a great feeling.

I was thinking of doing the disk upgrade during my engine swap this Winter. Do you recommend the kit you used? Any noteworthy pros and cons?

Larry

 

I used the Summit disc brake conversion kit. I did make two changes
1 I used a combination valve instead of the adjustable proportion valve
2 I used a factory style brake booster
everything fit perfect

 

Some pics of the body and paint work

 

The last pic is ready for paint. At that point the car was completely disassembled for paint

 

more pics

 

Spanish Red !!!!!

 

Going back together

 

Very happy with results

 

On the trailer 2hrs from my garage !

 

At home after a year at the body shop

 

My god your garage is cleaner than the car. Car looks great, can't wait to see the rest of it go on.

 

I love it! red is my color too! reminds me of mine nice job what color interior are you going with?

 

Interior is red & Maroon

 

should look sweet

 

Nice! There is something familiar here.

 

Its amazing how solid that car was.

 

The car looks great! Is that Target Red? I would like to get mine painted in the next couple years too. With my mechanical overhaul, the wallet is gonna need to recuperate for a while...

 

Thanks for the complement I'm very happy with the results.
Spanish Red PPG DBUSY Number 71583

 

Amazing read. Any updates?

 

Hope to update a little today. posting pis has been such a challenge for me I haven't updated since last December

 

Body moldings going on last winter

 

more pics

 

Last step for the fuel system. Very easy install

 

This is why I have not posted pics since Dec !!!!
I get this message after I select photos and try to upload
It takes forever

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The paint looks awesome. Where did you get your fuel tank?

 

Fuel tank from Fusick

 

Your car looks great. You know when the paint goes on that you're getting close. Enjoy your ride.

 

Thank you tecar 442

 

Trunk photos

 

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Front lighting and grill

 

door handles and badges going on

 

i'm very happy with the progress

 

Trunk is just about done

 

Dark red going on the dash

 

You should feel good about it, this car has come so far.
You have done a great job on it.