hialeah56

been real busy lately haven't done much but I did install the frame of the bench back in for the brake pedal install

citcapp

Looks like that might be a little hard on the butt. Hows the conversion going?

hialeah56

this is kicking my butt! I just don't feel like starting on it, no motivation what so ever specially now that I'm working second shift

hotrodj54

i get like that too, but at least you have time now to save up for more parts....................john

hialeah56

Hung the pedal up today and got the booster in. I still have to drill the bottom bolts for the booster and get a longer trow rod between the pedal and booster(the pedal sits to low)

jeffreyalman

man you do beautiful work

hialeah56

thanks

citcapp

Looks good, you're now past the hard part its all down hill from here on. The Pedal looks like it belongs.

hialeah56

Thanks, about time right , I still think the pedal needs to come up a little bit but the rod that came with the kit is at its end. This week I going to try to finish the tubing, bleeding and then it is on to the new wiring for the old girl

hialeah56

did my front brake lines today

citcapp

Taking shape. Pretty soon you'll have the brakes done. Whats next?

hialeah56

I finished replacing all lines today did the rear one that runs along the frame to the hose on the rear end. Heres a pic of the booster all plumbed up, also had to change the way the front lines were ran. Now I don't know if I should fill and bleed the system or leave it dry until I'm ready to run the **** (just in case I have to crack it open)


as for next, this little mess is next wish me luck

hialeah56

btw I don't know if I posted these videos on here yet but I did them one day I was bored
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys3EB9rOglY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rg19X2UvrU
nothing you guys haven't seen on here but still, I'm now on youtube!!

citcapp

Great Video. Have fun with the wiring set

hialeah56

thanks

hialeah56

Today I rounded up the parts to make the brake booster extension rod. It took me longer to find the parts than to actually do it (noone had fine thread rod or the coupling) I finally found the rod but no coupling in a fastener wholesaler here in Medley. So I had to cut the rod that came with the kit and reused the coupling.

took a side pic of the pedal but can't get a good angle to show height (it's even with the gas pedal)

It's amazing what a week off of work can do for motivation

hialeah56

so I finally started on this
out with the old


in with the new

citcapp

Now that looks like its going to be a lot of fun. Good luck

hialeah56

not that bad, all the wires are labeled we did my brother's 1950 buick with the same kit and so far no fire

hotrodj54

looking good, cant wait to see more...............john

hialeah56

soon, a lot of work lately so it's weekend or nothing

hotrodj54

cool, i know how it goes, when im workin i have no time either lol

hialeah56

did my trunk wiring




and ran the wires for the engine

citcapp

Looking good. One piece at a time but your getting there

56oldsnub

nice job.....I appreciate all the photos...

hialeah56

thanks, how's the 98 coming along?

56oldsnub

things are going well with the 98. I picked up another one (hardtop) and have started deconstructing it and getting it ready for media blasting

hialeah56

Is that that green one in your signature, any more pics? BTW, you must have a ton of accessories, two 98s

56oldsnub

I've attached a few more photos. It's a little more stripped down since the in progress photo. Entire front is off, firewall items have been removed. The hardtop didn't have an engine, but the sedan has a nice rebuilt 324 (bored over).
My goal is to take the two 98's and make them into one nice car (probably a mild custom, but not fully decided yet).
Yeah I basically have two of everything. It's working out well. I have a cracked right tailight on the sedan, but a good replacement on the hardtop etc etc.
The hardtop had an interesting trailer brake set-up in it. Hooked right into the brake lines.
I have 100's of pictures from both tear downs if you are ever in need.

I will be tackling gauges, stereo and heater remmoval as my next step. Should be interesting. I know the dashes are spot welded in so I will probably just remove as much as I can to be able to repaint.

hialeah56

That hardtop looks amazing, don't look like it had much rust thru neither. Just don't get rid of the other one or the extra parts when you're finished. You'll be amazed how many people are looking for a parts car or need the smallest thing. I was looking for the small piece that closes the glovebox for quite some time(ended up making one). BTW did your cars come with dual dome lights? If so, do you have a picture of the bracket that holds them? Mine had a center dome and want to turn it into the dual type.

56oldsnub

Oh yeah, I plan on keeping them both, either to keep for parts, or to part out. The hardtop is pretty solid (both cars are) but it has had some work done on it before (bondo on the doors) so I'm gonna blast it and see whats there before I get too excited

Both cars have dual dome lights....I've attached a photo of the bracket from the sedan. I haven't got the head liner out of the hardtop yet but I imagine it would be the same. If you'd like I can measure it and maybe trace a template for you next time I'm working on the cars.

hialeah56

thanks for the picture and a template would be awesome

hialeah56

just got this from ebay now i need to find an antenna lead to for it, but it works great

56oldsnub

cool...did it come with the under dash control switch?

hialeah56

Yes sir, that was one of the main reasons why I bought it. I figured I could always repair the antenna if it didn't work but to my surprise they were not lying about it being operational when removed . Only thing now is that I have to look for an antenna lead, which I think I could retro fit from a newer one

56oldsnub

should be able to retrofit one as long as you can find the right size connector

hialeah56

I found one from an aftermarket antenna that I had in my shed it fits into the radio but now I have to figure out how to attach it



also just got these, I broke one while rewiring the headlights (they fit out of the 49-57 chevy repos) look how my good one looks next to the new ones

hialeah56

Finished wiring the the head lights and parking lights today. Wanted to keep going to the dash but game got cancelled due to thunderstorm


will post better pics when weather permits

hialeah56

Now I'm looking for a power steering column drop it is a 3 piece drop just need the top piece that screws to the dash but if you don't want to separate I'll take it all. What a nightmare I'm about to leave it manual steering

56oldsnub

I might be able to help you out with that Erit. Each of my 98's has the 3 piece. How much of a hurry are you in for the part?