More work on the driver's side disc. The dust cap didn't fit well because the outer spindle washer is slightly too big and needed to be ground down a little. I also got a Ford-style cap and tried using it. Might have worked if I had gotten a clue about the washer first. Ended up making a hybrid cap with the GM seat and Ford dome. Maybe the passenger side will go easier.
I mounted the loaded Raybestos caliper after thoroughly cleaning the rotor. The inner pads were just a teeny bit wide and stuck in the caliper bracket. Ground about 1/8th inch off each edge and it fits fine.
Knowing that it probably wouldn't work, I tried to mount the original wheel back on the car and, as expected, it hits the caliper. I tried the wheels off of the '76 Electra and they fit fine. I tried the chrome smoothies I bought for the '49er and they scrape the caliper worse than the original wheels do. So, now I just hope my wheel covers will fit the Electra rims. I did try Bolo's old rims just for grins, they do fit but are too deep.
Monday, June 7, 2010
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