PhilJohnson Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks, Phil. It's rolling along good; once the floors are done the rest should start coming together pretty quick. I think I have just about everything I need sitting here ready to go. I'm looking forward to driving it! Your floors look about as good as mine do. I did a little to mine today, cleaned up the gas tank. Want to get it repainted. I wasn't going to mess with any body work but I think I may just have the motivation I need to start on it. I do have a little garage envy. Must be nice to have a place to work on something that has a roof over your head. I have the great outdoors to work in, except most of the time it doesn't seem that great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Yeah, the garage is the nicest anniversary present my wife ever got me. I worked on my cars outside for a long time and that's no fun. I imagine those Wisconsin winters are tough to work outside in! Post a few pics, Phil. I'd like to check your progress out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilJohnson Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Yeah, the garage is the nicest anniversary present my wife ever got me. I worked on my cars outside for a long time and that's no fun. I imagine those Wisconsin winters are tough to work outside in! One winter I was welding my 53 Willys in 10 below zero weather. The only advantage was it made welding replacement sheet metal in a bit easier with a stick welder I really want to put up something, even if it's a car port, just so I can heat it and be able to work on my project cars all winter long. Post a few pics, Phil. I'd like to check your progress out. Hopefully I'll have something worth posting here in a few days. I think though it is time to invest in a dust mask and some ear muffs. My ears are still ringing and I have the wonderful taste of metal in my mouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbomb Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Yum, yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 The other side was easier; lots more solid metal to work with plus the braces were all in good shape. I've got one section left to do; should be able to wrap it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Last few.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Pretty much finished the floor today. I had a few spots with some small pinholes so I rust proofed them and hit them with some All Metal filler; as soon as it dries I'll do all the edges with some seam sealer and paint the floor with some POR-15. Next we move onto the brakes! Edited September 19, 2011 by falconvan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Ok, that's about as far as I'm going with the floors. I seam sealed the edges and the welds and hit the whole thing with POR-15. Next I'm going to start on putting the brakes together; I should have everything I need. I also pulled a complete front to rear wiring harness out of a Olds wagon a friend of mine was scrapping. With some slicing and dicing I think it'll do the job fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Here's what I came up with for the brakes. The old master cylinder was shot and I wanted something with a dual resevouir anyway. This one is a replacement for a 67 Fairlane. The old one had the pedal pivot incorporated into the casting so I had to build a bracket. It came out great; bolts right in where the old one was and the pedal is in the correct location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H P15 D30 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Awesome!!!!!! Taking notes for my 49. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 falconvan you're just too creative !!! Should have tried that with mine, but my fabrication skills just aren't quite up to the task !!! Littlemo !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
807kirby Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 that looks great!!! I was thinking of something like that but with room for brake booster?? Power brakes would be good! But your bracket looks good as well!! I like the fact that the pedals are in the correct positions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks! The big plus was the cost; $20 for a rebuilt master cylinder and a piece of steel out of my scrap bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I don't think you would have any trouble selling those. Is there room for a clutch pedal also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Im not sure, Neil. The 49 and up didnt incorperate the clutch arm on the MC like the earlier version. Im sure I could build one for it, just need an old one to look at and take some measurements from. I think you may be right; I might see about churning several of these out and selling them. I got a few messages from people asking me how much to build them one. It's a nice, easy bolt in upgrade and definitely makes your brakes safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty O'Toole Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I've seen another MC conversion where they left the old one on and mounted the new one behind it with a long pushrod going through the old MC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop138 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I've seen another MC conversion where they left the old one on and mounted the new one behind it with a long pushrod going through the old MC.Here it is.....Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 That's pretty slick, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eneto-55 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 How does it come out for clearance on top - between the MC and floorboard? Is there maybe more clearance on the 49 2nd series than on the P15s? Neto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'll have to check that; Should be installing in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Over the last few times in the garage I've got the master cylinder installed, all the front wheel cylinders replaced, new shocks installed, and all new brake lines plumbed in the front. It looks like this is going to work; I'm hoping there's no interference with the shift rods but we'll see once the drive train is ready to go back in. Still need to do the rear but that's coming up later. I got the broken seat slider fixed and the front seat back in, plus got the engine up on a stand so I can take a look at the inside. I've got a few days off so I'm going to try and tackle the wiring some cleanup and repair on the inner fender wells in the front clip, and maybe get the oil pan pulled from the motor so I can get a look at the bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 nice progress but if I were you I'd put some stabilizers on that engine stand. those tricycle deals are not the most stable especially witht he length and weight of the 6 hangin out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks, Greg. I'll see what I can whip up for it. I had one side of the fender wells rusted through so I did a little patching and then painted the whole thing with POR-15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Here's what I have for wiring; a friend of mine was scrapping a early 80's Buick G-body wagon so I just took everything front to back. I laid the whole thing out and started cutting out all the extras and labeling everything. After a few hours I had it trimmed down to a fairly simple harness that'll cover everything I need. I went ahead and mounted the fusebox; i"ll start putting the rear harness in tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 falconvan; Hey guy, your making great progress with your "new" Mopar. I'm wondering, will you have any problems with the location of your front brake lines when you reinstall the front clip and radiator mount?? I'm in the process of "plumbing" mine, and I'm concerned about where to properly route them ?? Add; Those are sure great looking shocks !!! Cass, alias Littlemo ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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