New toy 1981 Indy 500 pace car

[NCTyphoonKid]

Installing new wheel cylinders, shoes, drums. Still waiting on the new hoses to get here so I can bleed the system. Also waiting on the new shocks to come in as well but figured I’d get a start on something

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Could not stand the grille sitting back because of the wrong bumper fillers so broke out my dremel tool and trimmed the fillers and put the grille side pieces back on it looks much better. Also installed factory front plate bracket and a Buick tag I picked up

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Shifter cable is finally resolved a genuine gm cable did the trick. Ordering a spare one just to have on hand. I have installed the new rear shocks, new wheel cylinders, shoes and drums. May tackle the front shocks, rubber brake lines and front pads tonight and try and get the system bled in the next couple days. Any tips on bleeding the rear wheel cylinders? Will probably try and start removal of the engine this weekend. I am happy with the progress. Also got the console reinstalled and bolted back down.

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Got the front brakes done, shocks tomorrow. Replaced the rubbers hoses for the brake lines, front went good the rear one not so much. The main rear line where it connects into the rubber section broke as soon as I put the wrench on it. Do they sell just a replacement rear main line? Any good line kits that are mostly pre bent? It’s the one that goes from the proportioning valve that runs along the frame.

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

And the carnage. I was worried it would happen was hoping for the best but oh well. Would rather it show a problem now than on the road

 

[fleming442]

https://classictube.com/?s=&pf_sear...=AllBox&engine=AllEngine&ymm_cat=BrakeLineKit

 

[TURNA]

Where did you get the shifter cable?

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

https://classictube.com/?s=&pf_sear...=AllBox&engine=AllEngine&ymm_cat=BrakeLineKit

Those look nice I see there for a Monte but they should all be the same correct

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Where did you get the shifter cable?

eBay, 69hurstolds here on the forum got the part number for the original cable and sent me a link to one on eBay. I have another one coming just to have Incase I ever need it

 

[fleming442]

Those look nice I see there for a Monte but they should all be the same correct

Yeah, they should fit; most of these car's differences are in trim/body/interior. Mechanically, they're pretty much the same.