1967 Dodge A-100 Hot rod sort of rat rod build thread.

[onanysunday]

has to be an air pocket in the system

 

[onanysunday]

Well I am learning. Did not realize there is a procedure to fill the cooling system. So

 

[onanysunday]

At least I have the ICT steam kit installed correctly. Just need to fill and burp correctly.

 

[onanysunday]

Bled it correctly and now the system works as it should. Fans kick on when they are supposed to. Crazy how good that big Dewitts radiator is on a cold day when it is idling. Top hose is hot with the water going in and as you feel down the tank it gets colder and colder and then the bottom hose still ice cold.

 

[rivermobster]

I have one of these guys. Works every time...

UView Purge Tool Kit https://a.co/d/dPAXjAt

Had to catch up just now. Glad you got the cooling system sorted out!

 

[onanysunday]

I think I came up with a better idea for my emergency brake setup. Just because this truck has such a freaky double hydraulic system brake system. Another redundant system sure would be nice. So if I do a turning break handle with its own little master and fluid. Then they make this kit that bolts right on the back of the C5 hubs. Looks like I can do it all with bolt on stuff.

 

[onanysunday]

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[rivermobster]

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I've installed an E-Stop or two. They work awesome.

 

[onanysunday]

I've installed an E-Stop or two. They work awesome.

I found a video showing how long it takes for it to engage. And even when I called them they said it took 2 to 4 seconds to fully engage. That matched up to the video. By then I'm into the back of another car. Plus that was using cables and those little tiny five or six inch shoes on the emergency brake. Where as going this route is a legit set of Wilwood calipers and hydraulics to activate them. Ordered all the pieces from drift HQ today. .750 bore on the master.

 

[rivermobster]

I found a video showing how long it takes for it to engage. And even when I called them they said it took 2 to 4 seconds to fully engage. That matched up to the video. By then I'm into the back of another car. Plus that was using cables and those little tiny five or six inch shoes on the emergency brake. Where as going this route is a legit set of Wilwood calipers and hydraulics to activate them. Ordered all the pieces from drift HQ today. .750 bore on the master.

True, it's a parking brake. It's not really designed for stopping!

 

[Kraut_n_Rice]

True, it's a parking brake. It's not really designed for stopping!

X2. It's for parking, not emergencies. They symbol on the dash of a newer car is (P), Not (E).

 

[onanysunday]

It was certainly a dumb idea for me to even think about going that route. Didn't realize I could buy a caliper and a bracket that would bolt on. I was just thinking how much work it was going to be if I had to custom build it. Either way it has to be done right.

 

[onanysunday]

Beast mode. https://www.hotrod.com/features/197...0kSf2UvmquDB5cclsw_aem_JRdBv0I7Qq8kn05Dcpo2gg

 

[Kraut_n_Rice]

You feeling like a back up is necessary isn't a dumb idea. However, following the misnomer of "Emergency brake" is what led you astray.

It's a misused name that won't go away. Much like "hot water heater".

 

[onanysunday]

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[onanysunday]

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[WheresHotBoat]

IT's been so long, I was expecting this update to be of you driving it.

 

[ROBERT L]

IT's been so long, I was expecting this update to be of you driving it.

Me too I was expecting the update to say it was going to be the show this weekend at Pomona. Grand National Roadster Show.

 

[onanysunday]

IT's been so long, I was expecting this update to be of you driving

Lots of other stuff on my plate right now. Brakes are in process.

 

[onanysunday]

Very pricey but nice stuff. I will feel much better with a backup set of brakes. I will have to get creative to mount this.