ReorangeCamaro
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68400BIRD said:
OK good tip. I think it was 9/16".
Project 8-Oh
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OK good tip. I think it was 9/16".
ezetorr37
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Nice project. After all this years waiting to start with your project, you should take time to do everything right. Before shooting any paint on the underside, clean and degrease all those years of dirt and grease, It will look awesome, that is my best advise. Have fun with your project.
ReorangeCamaro
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Great advice. That is what I intend to do. I patiently spend maybe one hour a night. Sometimes a little more on weekends. I've been making slow, steady, and what seems like huge strides compared to when the car sat for nearly 13 years. I think I parked it and began storing it in 2001. By that time I had only been to college for 2 years but I couldn't afford the gas to drive it let alone the parts to fix it. Now that I can afford it...well I'm still on a budget... I will make my progress as strategic as possible. So what I'm trying to say is... I am making progress with what I can afford as far as time and money. I thumbed through a book called "How to build a "bobber" (motorcycle) on a budget." Well, this is will be how to build a 1980 2nd gen Camaro on a budget.
ReorangeCamaro
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Another build sheet? I already recovered (in very good condition) a build sheet from the rear back seat cushion. Now as I was tipping the seat over to see the condition of the passenger side seat spring, I noticed another build sheet. This one is not in great condition but...still a neat find. Now I know where they put the build sheets.
ReorangeCamaro
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Distribution, Proportion, Combination Valve?
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I don't know why people call this brake valve by so many names? What is the official name for this Distribution, proportion, Combination valve? Anyway...I hit a snag...I've been trying different methods to remove the old rusty brake fitting bolt. I've tried heat, a vice, various bolt extractors. I'm going to keep trying, but I'm starting to wonder if my time is worth more money. Should I just spend $60.95 from parts depot and buy a new valve?
http://www.npdlink.com/store/produc...ssure_regulator_distribution-181493-7562.html
Or should I keep trying, stubborn as I am, to get this bloody fitting out?!?
And then I have another question...I have this thought about converting to rear disc brakes...and if I'm going to spend money on the rear drum valve, I might first consider the one equipped for rear disc which is the same price. I guess I'll need to search the forum for more advice and what is necessary to convert to rear disc brakes.
I don't know why people call this brake valve by so many names? What is the official name for this Distribution, proportion, Combination valve? Anyway...I hit a snag...I've been trying different methods to remove the old rusty brake fitting bolt. I've tried heat, a vice, various bolt extractors. I'm going to keep trying, but I'm starting to wonder if my time is worth more money. Should I just spend $60.95 from parts depot and buy a new valve?
http://www.npdlink.com/store/produc...ssure_regulator_distribution-181493-7562.html
Or should I keep trying, stubborn as I am, to get this bloody fitting out?!?
And then I have another question...I have this thought about converting to rear disc brakes...and if I'm going to spend money on the rear drum valve, I might first consider the one equipped for rear disc which is the same price. I guess I'll need to search the forum for more advice and what is necessary to convert to rear disc brakes.
ReorangeCamaro
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I don't know why people call this brake valve by so many names? What is the official name for this Distribution, proportion, Combination valve? Anyway...I hit a snag...I've been trying different methods to remove the old rusty brake fitting bolt. I've tried heat, a vice, various bolt extractors. I'm going to keep trying, but I'm starting to wonder if my time is worth more money. Should I just spend $60.95 from parts depot and buy a new valve?
http://www.npdlink.com/store/produc...ssure_regulator_distribution-181493-7562.html
Or should I keep trying, stubborn as I am, to get this bloody fitting out?!?
And then I have another question...I have this thought about converting to rear disc brakes...and if I'm going to spend money on the rear drum valve, I might first consider the one equipped for rear disc which is the same price. I guess I'll need to search the forum for more advice and what is necessary to convert to rear disc brakes.
Well, well, well.... I decided to keep my rear drums for now. I will consider a rear disc conversion in the future. As well as all the pros and cons. I went to Iola Car show this weekend. I spoke to many other Camaro owners and took note of many ideas for my project. That's what it is all about! I love it when people are so nice and they love talking about their Camaros. Just like this forum I suppose. Anyways... I bought a proportion valve from the Right Stuff Detailing tent for $60.00 even. No waiting, no shipping and handling costs. I was very pleased. Also, the right stuff detailing have many you tube videos so I had heard of them before buying the proportion valve. It was kind of neat that the right stuff etched their logo onto the valve. I'll have to post a picture because they do not advertise this in the link below.
http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/pv71
That's if for now. Just need to install the rear brake lines and new proportion valve.
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ReorangeCamaro
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Proportion Valve - Line and Nut Sizes
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Well here is an initial look at my brake progress. I have installed a new proportion valve from Right Stuff Detailing. I picked it up at Iola Car show for $60.00. Not bad considering I didn't pay shipping. The hardest part was trying to find the proper fittings from the master cylinder to the proportion valve. After a bit of searching part store databases, I found that Autozone had all the appropriate line nuts in stock (1/2" for 3/16"line and 9/16" for 1/4" line). I'll have to post the part numbers when I can. At first they wanted to sell me Master cylinder adapters. I didn't want to go that route so they rechecked the inventory and found the right line nuts. So, I did not have to use any adapter line nuts for the master cylinder or proportioning valve. Installation was a breeze. Now to hook up the rear brakes!
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Thread and Line Sizes for Master Cylinder and Proportion Valve! I actually used an old picture of my proportion valve and this thread to figure out the line nut sizes. http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167469&highlight=master+cylinder+fittings
Well here is an initial look at my brake progress. I have installed a new proportion valve from Right Stuff Detailing. I picked it up at Iola Car show for $60.00. Not bad considering I didn't pay shipping. The hardest part was trying to find the proper fittings from the master cylinder to the proportion valve. After a bit of searching part store databases, I found that Autozone had all the appropriate line nuts in stock (1/2" for 3/16"line and 9/16" for 1/4" line). I'll have to post the part numbers when I can. At first they wanted to sell me Master cylinder adapters. I didn't want to go that route so they rechecked the inventory and found the right line nuts. So, I did not have to use any adapter line nuts for the master cylinder or proportioning valve. Installation was a breeze. Now to hook up the rear brakes!
Thread and Line Sizes for Master Cylinder and Proportion Valve! I actually used an old picture of my proportion valve and this thread to figure out the line nut sizes. http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167469&highlight=master+cylinder+fittings
ReorangeCamaro
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Brake Line Nuts: Master Cylinder to Proportion Valve
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Just wanted to post a picture of the brake line nuts I used from the master cylinder to the proportion valve. You can make out the part numbers and they were purchased at Auto Value.
Just wanted to post a picture of the brake line nuts I used from the master cylinder to the proportion valve. You can make out the part numbers and they were purchased at Auto Value.
ReorangeCamaro
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Heater Controls
I have not been able to find any reproduction replacement parts for the 1978-81 heater control. What I did find was an affordable junk yard and the motivation to spend my lunch hour obtaining the needed parts. Quite honestly all I needed was a new aluminum piece that had been cracked since the previous owner.
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Let me know if you guys need any heater control parts!
I have not been able to find any reproduction replacement parts for the 1978-81 heater control. What I did find was an affordable junk yard and the motivation to spend my lunch hour obtaining the needed parts. Quite honestly all I needed was a new aluminum piece that had been cracked since the previous owner.
The donor Car
Let me know if you guys need any heater control parts!
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ReorangeCamaro
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Maybe Next Summer? What I've (perhaps you?) been saying for too many years.
The list below shows what I've accomplished and what I need to accomplish. Brakes are done which means I have a driver or a car that I can start and move. Summer is not over... but I've made slow progress with the brakes... so I need to take another look at the list. Maybe I will get some body work and epoxy primer on before the snow flies. Any thoughts of putting on epoxy before winter and letting it sit (epoxy primed) until spring?
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The list below shows what I've accomplished and what I need to accomplish. Brakes are done which means I have a driver or a car that I can start and move. Summer is not over... but I've made slow progress with the brakes... so I need to take another look at the list. Maybe I will get some body work and epoxy primer on before the snow flies. Any thoughts of putting on epoxy before winter and letting it sit (epoxy primed) until spring?
