Bleed the Brakes
 

My brother came by to help me bleed the brakes, we realized that for what ever reason the OEM push rod was/is too short to actuate the new single master cylinder. We tried adjusting it out up to a 1/4" but that was still not enough. I wonder why the design changed?......

SO we found some 7/16th. fine threaded rod and machined down one end allowing for and extra 1 1/4" length, works perfectly. We also fired her up for the first time in about two years and realized that the Alt. fan blade is making contact with the shelf. so I need to get a 2" shorter belt to bring the Alt. inward.

Re: Jake Groby UPDATED 1960 GMC build with Photos
 

On the Alternator issue, I had to grind down the brace.

Getting set up to flip the bed and put the wood in.

Re: Jake Groby UPDATED 1960 GMC build with Photos
 

For the alternator you can get a double-pulley nut to put on the end and it'll keep the belt away from the fins. That's what I've got and it's nothing to swap out each time I replace the alt.

I'm interested to see the wood installed. That's on my list of projects soon.

Finally started on the bed
 

Got the bed flipped and on stands.l put the tubs on tonight.

Re: Finally started on the bed
 

Looks great.I'm thinking I should clean my garage after seeing your pictures., Sometimes I forget what is in the back of the garage, mainly because it is difficult to reach the back.

Re: Finally started on the bed
 

Mine is not always that neat. But I'm a Virgo so I'm a bit if a neat freak......

Dry Fit complete
 

letting boards sit for a day or so to make sure they are spaced correctly. I see a light at the end of the tunnel

Re: Dry Fit complete
 

What is the finish on the wood? Did you buy a kit or fab your self? Bob

Re: Dry Fit complete
 

I bought the wood from Mar-K as well as all the strips and etc. I used the finish they recommended :

2 coat of POR-15 and 2 coats of BEHR exterior grade satin black (semigloss). She will be garage kept except for shows.

Re: Dry Fit complete
 

I like the black, looks much more stock.