Sooo... since its kinda slow here today, I thought I'd liven things up a bit LOL. Grinned and beared it and got an early start R&R'ing the rear brake shoes. I figgered with my luck, 1-1/2 hours per side. I get stuff done alright, but you wouldnt wanna pay me by the hour. Doing brakes for an old fat guy on jackstands aint no picnic. Got the wheel and drum off and rolled my shop chair into position, and had the old stuff off in 10 minutes. GREAT... By the time i quit, theres a pile of tools on the floor and Im sitting there too with the guts at face level.
Had to pull out the FRENCH for mechanics Berlitz volume III before I realized the Carquest owners wife ordered me the wrong shoes. This aint the first time. Hmmm. I pulled out the trusty Bible, its Sunday afterall, and found these shoes to be for the fronts. They are 2-1/2" wide and the rears are 2". Hmmm x 2. No wonder nothing lined up and the retainer pins were 1/4" short. Thats when I quit; for today anyways. CQ is closed on Sunday.
So now we are on to the who's and why's. Well howz about the who's and HOWS? WHO is the best and most reasonable $$$ supplier for window scrapers? These are the ones on the inside and the outside on the 64 2 door post. Both are rubber/non felt type. The inside of the door skin is steel and looks integral with the door itself. The soft panel is about 2-3" below that. Does this stuff snap in? I hope its not a 100.00 part(s) thats from a chevelle that I need to get cut down to fit. I need some coaching on this please!
Im also in the market for a 70-72 style GS sport wheel. The OEM special is about 20" in diameter and is ruff on La panza. The one in my 72 was a blue one that I painted black. I'd take that one and strip it for the 64 and get another driver quality black wheel (and horn button) for the 72. Any help is appreciated on this too. Bowl size the same etc.?? Bill
