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Joe Weir
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Wow, that really looks sharp. I'm diggin' the paint scheme.
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253153 is a reply to message #253151] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 18:38 |
Otterwan
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Couldn't have done it without my drum ;o)
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253155 is a reply to message #253151] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 18:40 |
lotsofspareparts
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Joe Weir wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 16:34Wow, that really looks sharp. I'm diggin' the paint scheme.
Thanks for that, the paint is probably a 6-7 out of 10. There are some smaller blisters on the end caps, and the clear coat has started to peel in 2-3 places.
She is a 15-20 footer, but she does still shine pretty good considering she sat for 12 years and all I did was pressure wash her.
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253156 is a reply to message #253153] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 18:41 |
lotsofspareparts
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Otterwan wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 16:38Couldn't have done it without my drum ;o)
Well I certainly could have....... but I wouldn't have felt right trying to use that scored drum. The one you sold me was in great condition and I certainly do appreciate it!!
Thanks again Dave!!
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253159 is a reply to message #253149] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 18:39 |
Ken Henderson
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Jared,
I hate to be a killjoy, but just so not too many people become inspired by
your beautiful wheels, consider this:
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?68424-Would-you-use-steel-wool-on-aluminum-wheels
Ken
"Ugly Alcoas"
H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Jared wrote:
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> Here are a few pictures of the finished front brakes and the inside of one
> of the front wheels after a little elbow grease, #0 steel wool, and Diluted
> 1-1 Castrol Super Clean.
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> http://s287.photobucket.com/user/lotsofspareparts/media/1977%20GMC%20Eleganza/IMG_20140622_182540_722.jpg.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253170 is a reply to message #253159] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 19:20 |
lotsofspareparts
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Ken Henderson wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 16:39Jared,
I hate to be a killjoy, but just so not too many people become inspired by
your beautiful wheels, consider this:
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?68424-Would-you-use-steel-wool-on-aluminum-wheels
Ken
"Ugly Alcoas"
H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
I appreciate the link, but for that guy to say that there will be steel wool particles left over...... that's a frivolous comment.
I could see that happening on a piece of aluminum that could be porous such as a CAST aluminum wheel (that was a link to a motorcycle forum), but certainly not on a "turned" aluminum wheel.
And he knows a little bit about noble metals, as do I since I work in the marine industry.
If electrolosis was really that big of a deal...... we would not use STEEL lug nuts on ALUMINUM wheels.
I have used Steel Wool to clean aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, and chrome. Have never had an issue.
My 2 Cents.......
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253171 is a reply to message #253149] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 19:26 |
glenn2726
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Congratulations Jared...nice job...I'm jealous that you got your brakes working before I did. Yes it will be nice being able to stop...lol..
Glenn W
Topeka, KS
1974 GMC 26 ft. Color:Camel Interior:Canyon Land
Side Bath, Rear Sitting Area
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253174 is a reply to message #253149] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 19:41 |
lotsofspareparts
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Did anyone notice my windows are not "Purple" anymore???
Got all of the old tint peeled off and the corresponding adhesive scraped off...... took quite awhile but I had the wife do it.
She likes the tedious detail jobs.
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253186 is a reply to message #253174] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 21:06 |
Joe Weir
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Green pads wrapped around a bar of lava soap will put a shine to aluminum, if the steel wool gives you pause. Just add water and elbow grease.
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253197 is a reply to message #253159] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 22:11 |
sgltrac
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As much sense as that dissertation makes I fail to see the difference between ferrous rotor filings from brake wear which end up all over the wheels and a one time use of steel wool pad to clean the wheel. I know someone here will enlighten me.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Jun 24, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
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> Jared,
>
> I hate to be a killjoy, but just so not too many people become inspired by
> your beautiful wheels, consider this:
>
> http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?68424-Would-you-use-steel-wool-on-aluminum-wheels
>
> Ken
> "Ugly Alcoas"
> H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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>> On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Jared wrote:
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>> ...
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>> Here are a few pictures of the finished front brakes and the inside of one
>> of the front wheels after a little elbow grease, #0 steel wool, and Diluted
>> 1-1 Castrol Super Clean.
>>
> ...
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>> http://s287.photobucket.com/user/lotsofspareparts/media/1977%20GMC%20Eleganza/IMG_20140622_182540_722.jpg.html
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> ...
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253198 is a reply to message #253186] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 22:21 |
lotsofspareparts
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Joe Weir wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 19:06Green pads wrapped around a bar of lava soap will put a shine to aluminum, if the steel wool gives you pause. Just add water and elbow grease.
That would certainly work as well I imagine, the key to either method is the water.
The water provides the lubrication, do not try the steel wool dry, or any other abrasive, when it starts to drag, dunk it in the bucket again.
Keep it wet!!!
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253199 is a reply to message #253149] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 22:38 |
Carl S.
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Great job Jared. The wheels look especially good. I'm kind of surprised, actually, after reading things about using steel wool on aluminum. I also had a bad experience with Castrol Super Clean (although I use it all the time). I once used it, full strength, on the engine in my Buick Century. It took all the shine off the polished aluminum valve covers. I suppose I could have gotten it back with a little polish and some elbow grease, but it wasn't that important to me. I have never used it on aluminum since. I use Simple Green instead, usually with a scotch brite blue sponge. It doesn't get the wheels THAT clean though.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253200 is a reply to message #253198] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 22:35 |
sgltrac
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I cleaned the backside of my hotshots with #0000 steel wool dry. It swept the stubborn brake and road debris right off. Obviously any wet deposits like oil and brake fluid need to be gone first.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Jun 24, 2014, at 8:21 PM, Jared wrote:
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> Joe Weir wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 19:06
>> Green pads wrapped around a bar of lava soap will put a shine to aluminum, if the steel wool gives you pause. Just add water and elbow grease.
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> That would certainly work as well I imagine, the key to either method is the water.
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> The water provides the lubrication, do not try the steel wool dry, or any other abrasive, when it starts to drag, dunk it in the bucket again.
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> Keep it wet!!!
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> Jared
> --
> Jared & Tina Lazaron
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> Daughter: Alina Lazaron 7yrs old
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> 77 Eleganza II "Recherché"
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> GO SEAHAWKS!!
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253202 is a reply to message #253199] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 22:44 |
Carl S.
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Oh, one more thing. I would recommend replacing those oil cooler lines, before you drive it again, with a set of these: http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/587
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253203 is a reply to message #253199] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 22:47 |
sgltrac
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Alkaline cleaners are risky with some polished bare aluminum. If it's aluminum and bare we use nothing at the body shop but soap and water to clean due to the risk of staining.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Jun 24, 2014, at 8:38 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> Great job Jared. The wheels look especially good. I'm kind of surprised, actually, after reading things about using steel wool on aluminum. I also
> had a bad experience with Castrol Super Clean (although I use it all the time). I once used it, full strength, on the engine in my Buick Century. It
> took all the shine off the polished aluminum valve covers. I suppose I could have gotten it back with a little polish and some elbow grease, but it
> wasn't that important to me. I have never used it on aluminum since. I use Simple Green instead, usually with a scotch brite blue sponge. It
> doesn't get the wheels THAT clean though.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253212 is a reply to message #253149] |
Tue, 24 June 2014 23:40 |
glenn2726
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Windows look a lot better...did you use the limo tint instead? I think I'm going to go for the limo tint when I get ready, like the look and should help with cooling. Is your AC as noisy as mine is, be good sleeping because between the AC, fridge and power converter you couldn't hear much else...lol. Glenn
Glenn W
Topeka, KS
1974 GMC 26 ft. Color:Camel Interior:Canyon Land
Side Bath, Rear Sitting Area
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| Re: [GMCnet] Brakes are done!!!! Yay!!! [message #253214 is a reply to message #253202] |
Wed, 25 June 2014 00:05 |
dan molnes
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Jared I noticed the oil cooler lines also, I wouldn't drive around the
block in the summer time with them, had one go out on the way to get a
burger in ballard, dumped the whole 5 quarts at ballard brothers in about a
minute at least I didn't go hungry while I replaced them in his parking lot
after I cleaned up
On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 8:44 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
> Oh, one more thing. I would recommend replacing those oil cooler lines,
> before you drive it again, with a set of these:
> http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/587
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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