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Re: Frame just about done.

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:14 pm
by 06boblee
Steering box on. I am not using the coupler- it came with the box.

Pretty brakes!

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 1:12 pm
by 06boblee
Got my rear brakes ALMOST done. (I know, I need some pads, and maybe a brake line or two)

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:39 pm
by rickf
Pretty and EXPENSIVE :twisted:

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:29 pm
by Cal_Gary
Those look mighty fine to me-nice job!
Gary

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 12:19 am
by NAM VET
Wow, I am impressed. What an engineering feat to accomplish them. And here I sit, wondering if I have the courage and ability to even remove my drums to see what is inside my own brakes.

NAM VET, Upstate SC

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:54 am
by Marmalute
So, where would a guy go to get the hardware for a disc brake set up like that? Did you fabricate the parts needed yourself?
Or is someone currently making them for sale? I have some spare hubs, and access to a machine shop...

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:07 am
by 06boblee
Marmalute wrote:So, where would a guy go to get the hardware for a disc brake set up like that? Did you fabricate the parts needed yourself?
Or is someone currently making them for sale? I have some spare hubs, and access to a machine shop...
I got them from Helitool - www.uglytruckling.com.

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:15 am
by CSCameron
Midwest Military has a kit also...

Clark

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:55 am
by m-37Bruce
Wow, that is a very beautiful job, I have Ray's kit, just afraid to start something I might not be able to finish.

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:18 pm
by 06boblee
m-37Bruce wrote:Wow, that is a very beautiful job, I have Ray's kit, just afraid to start something I might not be able to finish.
I have had Mr Suiters kits (front and rear) for several years - before he moved to Thailand- and just now getting around to doing it. The only hard part is removing the rivets in the rear brake plate. I decided to do a ground up rework of the truck and it seemed to be the right time to get to it.

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:14 pm
by m-37Bruce
I bought mine in 05, so you know I'm a chicken.

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:52 am
by DCook
I have a full set (Front & Rear) that are currently installed on an M43 chassis, and almost not run at all, If someone is interested in them? I live in Durango, Colorado. PM me with questions.
DCook

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:39 pm
by 06boblee
Now I'm finished except for lines.

Re: Pretty brakes!

Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:02 pm
by m-37Bruce
Nice work, I am looking forward to doing mine.

What do you think?

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:35 am
by 06boblee
I have decided to use some MRAP taillights, what do you think? These are military, but not sure what they came off of, but they are sold as "MRAP" assemblies . Aluminum housings, made by Hella. Not sure where the orange part of the lens (turn signal) needs to be- inboard or outboard.