Well - I'm fortunate to have Jim just a shout away. His progress stops to zero when I'm around though.
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Well - I'm fortunate to have Jim just a shout away. His progress stops to zero when I'm around though.
What a morning - after beating on the VA DMV website for an hour, I was able to snag an appointment for this AM at 8:45. Completed all my paperwork and figured it was a perfect day to get the 110 through safety inspection. I went over to Jim's house and we swapped on the wheels and tires that were mounted up yesterday. I started the engine and let it come up to temp and just as I was about to pull out of the driveway, I hit the brake as I went to let off the parking brake.
And my foot hit the floor. Again, and again. Got out to check the brake fluid and what was full yesterday is empty today. It looks like the brake hard line that runs from the front to the back busted right next to the fuel filter. Working on getting a set of lines made or ordering the stainless ones Jim used. That'll be fun to replace.
And my foot hit the floor. Again, and again. Got out to check the brake fluid and what was full yesterday is empty today. It looks like the brake hard line that runs from the front to the back busted right next to the fuel filter. Working on getting a set of lines made or ordering the stainless ones Jim used. That'll be fun to replace.
lordhelemt
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Glad you were parked when that happened.
evilfij
Well-known member
Do not try to make all the lines, the one big line, fine, that’s doable, but pony up for the classic tube full set and all three rubber lines and do it right once. Making the lines is hard and unless you spend forever and have experience they will look amateurish. Probably also want to have bleed screws, the little nuts that go to lock the lines, and a bunch of spare clips. Personally, and I know this is massive ship fitters disease, but a new master cylinder, D90 front calipers and rotors, new pads, and either do the rear disc conversion or have a set of wheel cylinders on hand is the path forward. Even if you don’t fit the rear wheel cylinders, they are cheap enough to have in case you sheer a bleed screw (taking the drums apart is fun if they have not been off in a while. Zach can get you all this stuff. Or, if you are penny pinching, rock auto has all the master, brake wear parts, calipers, wheel cylinders, and soft lines cheap.
If you just need to get back on the road as ASAP, if the line is not too rusted elsewhere, you can cut it, properly flare it, and fit a patch (obviously do not use compression fittings).
If you just need to get back on the road as ASAP, if the line is not too rusted elsewhere, you can cut it, properly flare it, and fit a patch (obviously do not use compression fittings).
Sound advice here.
I'm fortunate to have a good friend who has loads of experience making replacement lines from a copper - nickel blend - in both brake and fuel line sizes. In the short term, I'll probably have him make up lines for the truck. If we end up pulling the body off and replacing the frame, then I think the stainless line set would come into play.
I agree that the entire system needs replacing, and all of that is on the list - including the rear disc conversion. How and when is largely dependent on how we attack the frame.
Still mulling over some options.
A slow couple of days as I wait for my buddy to come fix the brake line. I did get around to installing some NGK plug wires, red rotor and a genuine lucas distributor cap.
Jim and I also managed to extract the NAS rear step. Many rusted bolts later - it is undamaged. The rear x-member.. Well that's taken some cutting already.
Jim and I also managed to extract the NAS rear step. Many rusted bolts later - it is undamaged. The rear x-member.. Well that's taken some cutting already.
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Before we install my new rear windows, we're gonna send the side panels out for paint. The previous green paint job has expired, so its time to start correcting it.
Step one was removing the roll cage. Thankfully that went quickly!
Next, remove the side panels and substitute in some side panels from an 88 inch wheel base series truck. Thanks to @evilfij for the loan of these. Next I'll put some substitute front doors on and completely tear down the front and second row puma doors. After that we'll have it all painted and start re-assembly with new glass all around.
Step one was removing the roll cage. Thankfully that went quickly!
Next, remove the side panels and substitute in some side panels from an 88 inch wheel base series truck. Thanks to @evilfij for the loan of these. Next I'll put some substitute front doors on and completely tear down the front and second row puma doors. After that we'll have it all painted and start re-assembly with new glass all around.
lordhelemt
Well-known member
Nice work. You’re moving on that project.
You are welcome to drill off the rivets for the Dormobile hinges to make them fit better but the new seals looks great.
That is an expert duct tape job there!
Why is Jim doing all the work, and posing with an Overland Journal hat in the pictures ?
Reminds me of the Expedition Exchange forum days with the posed pictures with watches etc.
Reminds me of the Expedition Exchange forum days with the posed pictures with watches etc.
Somebody has to hold the camera!
They gave me that hat for being a charter subscriber when they first started. I eventually got bored of it and let my subscription lapse. As much fun as it was watching John Lee (and Chris Snell) go crazy on people’s plumber snorkels, the fun came to an end when I moved overseas. The EE board wasn’t visible outside CONUS.
Tvalenti27
Member
Great License plate!!
RDavisinVA
Technical Excellence Contributor
Oh I get it.
This is just like one of those TV shows where there are 120 people working behind the scenes to put in 2000 hours in a week.
Then the costume people add the wardrobe complete with Overland hat, next the make-up add the dirt on your hands and face for the photo shoot.
That's when Adam holds the camera and Jim ham's it up in all the pictures.
I thought he was a great man, but this exposure confirms it's only the man and a regular guy.
Glad I could clarify this for you!
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Had a quick few hours of daylight and 60 degree weather to pull the front Puma doors off and temporarily seal it up with these blue doors I picked up some years ago on this very forum. @RDavisinVA has claimed them for his own a few weeks ago, but for now they'd pulling duty on the 110.
Also installed some Heated LED headlights. These make a huge difference when driving at night.
(Not pictured @JimC )
Also installed some Heated LED headlights. These make a huge difference when driving at night.
(Not pictured @JimC )
RDavisinVA
Technical Excellence Contributor
No charge on the door use.
Explain with pictures, this special top, please.
Explain with pictures, this special top, please.