1964 Travelall and 1967 Travelette All Wheel Drive's

One hint. :hand:

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There is a solution to my dilemma, but it is not an off the shelf parts deal with a couple of mods. I simply don't have time to move forward and satisfy my critical nature so the tried and true (?) stock OEM brakes are going back on along with new bearings and
seals.

I'll work on replacement rear drums instead in a little while.

I really want to restore this T-ette and enjoy it in nice original condition.

Plan it to tackle the minimal cowl rust, rebuild the 304 with maybe a couple of tweaks, revert the interior to the LST speced bucket seats with a console, end return the OEM rear bench seat and upholstery. Replace the OEM head liner and carpet.

Paint and body comes first. I have a few guys to go to for that. Will take the truck to AZ for paint or bring AZ here. :eek6: I don't do water born nor do I like the urethane crap that you get in single stage. Get out the car trailer, we're going for a ride. :dita:
 
Robert, I acquired those bucket seats with the console had them redone and put in my 66 T'ette. The console I had modified to include modern electronics and cup holders in order to keep the rest of the interior original. I did do the headliner a bit more plush to help with noise and heat. I have AC and it helps out tremendously keeping the cab cool.
 
Rob Gojkovich said:
Robert, I acquired those bucket seats with the console had them redone and put in my 66 T'ette. The console I had modified to include modern electronics and cup holders in order to keep the rest of the interior original. I did do the headliner a bit more plush to help with noise and heat. I have AC and it helps out tremendously keeping the cab cool.
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I've been keeping an eye open for the bucket/console package but nothing yet. I just like original if reasonably possible.
Do you have photos to share? I would like to see the seats in action. :icon_up:
 
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During mock up, a significant snag has shown it's ugly head... :idea::icon_crying:

I'll try and solve it but it won't be easy.
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I know I said I was going to put the OEM brakes back on, but hold on. I ordered a very promising set of calipers. I have a great rotor spec'd in but want to update my CAD drawing for the calipers, rotors, and brackets before buying them.

A few of requirements that the front disk brakes need to meet.
1) Fit 16' steel wheels.
2) Utilize off the shelf calipers and pads.
3) Utilize large off the shelf rotors with only minor if any mods.
4) No machining required to the axle, spindles.
5) Use stock wheel hubs. (only minor tuning needed)
 
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I like the way in which you think!

Outside of the difficulty in finding tubeless wheels (Stockton Wheel still has them in stock) and the near impossible search with impossible prices for brake drums there really isn't anything wrong with the axles on my D1200 T-all. They are stout and sturdy. What more could you want outside of better brakes?

It would be really nice if there was a way in which to update the brakes without having to change out the axles.

I realize part of the update would be to add a dual circuit M/C and a booster. But if you went with hydraboost it wouldn't be that hard down the road to add power steering or power assist.
 
Do you have the big closed knuckle 44 on you D series?
Stay tuned, I plan on solving the unobtainium brake problems we face. I am a tried and true purest, but I believe that the old car gods would understand if we made them safe. If we can build a 150mph hotrod you better be able to stop and steer it.
 
My D1200 has the closed knuckle.

I actually prefer them to the closed knuckle. Simple is never a bad thing.
 
Robert, Here's three pics of the bucket seat/console.
 

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My D1200 has the closed knuckle.

I actually prefer them to the closed knuckle. Simple is never a bad thing.
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I am cornfused now. :crazy::lol:

You prefer the newer open knuckle to the closed one? I suppose the open is a more simple approach but...... properly maintained and sealed, they are water proof. Not that I would test that statement but the military liked the design enough to keep it past 69.

The good on my T-ette is that I have the boosted dual 7/8 master. Worst case I move up to 1" if necessary.
 
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I don't know what I was saying above. It must have been late or I had a brain fart.

What I meant to say is I like the closed knuckle. Both for the simplicity of design and the fact it keeps things sealed up.
 
Oh by the way the console becomes a seat and the seat cushion opens up for a really spacious storage compartment.
 

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There is a 67 1100 selling for $750 obo in Atwater CA on craigslist with the buckets/console. The seller says he has a lower offer from earlier in the week but wants it gone this weekend. If you're interested his name is Kevin at 415-663-9210.
 
Got the calipers, and all mock ups look like the brakes are a go. I ordered the rotors and other critical pieces. I have some hub updates to make, then fab up the caliper brackets. Baring an unintended oversight, the T-ette will have properly sized disk brakes up front soon. It has to be soon because I need the truck for a few projects. Oh and I am documenting the build with many well focused photos.
 
First look. No secrets here. Off the shelf parts but not so off the shelf touches.
Now to build the caliper brackets.
Stay tuned

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FYSA

I will show the finished product, but from a liability standpoint and due to the fact that execution is the most critical part, I won't give a step by step detailed build. If you choose to build your own set, you will have to engineer the details, and you do so and accept the consequences of what comes from it. Brakes are not something to be taken lightly, failure can be deadly.
 
Looks like that setup will weigh half of what the drums did. Those suckers are heavy. Now you'll need to add shoulder straps to the seat belts to keep your head off the windshield. ;-]
 
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