Nice project>>

A little work done this weekend. All four torsion arms were media blasted, painted and reinstalled with new grease seals.

Interesting markings:



Installed:





Spent some time with the pedal assembly in the blasting cabinet, getting ready to paint and install new pedal covers:

Looking good!

Some work done this weekend. Got the sway bar mounted again with new hardware, installed the shocks (turned out to be the old sleeves stuck on the studs - thanks Samba!) and some of the brake lines mounted. I have not finished the steering box yet - it is just mounted for initial reference.

I started to assemble the front brakes today - upon installing the new wheel cylinder, I noticed the brake pads wouldn't sit correctly. Upon further examination, I noticed there is some separation between the 2 pieces - the entire backing plate - and the 2nd piece where the cylinder bolts to.

I can't even move it.. Any suggestions on fixing it - I really want to use this one if I can. Could I use a vice grip to bring the two parts together and bolt them or should I scrap it?

Nice work man, very clean!

Doing some good and hard work there keep it up... not sure on the separation issue ... something that needs to be seen.

Where in the 249/ area are you?

I would determine which side needs to be straightened and try using a bolt and some washers and a nut to clamp them tight and use some heat and some hammer work to straighten/close the gap.

looks good

Awesome Welcome