Zed Head Posted January 12, 2022 Share #61 Posted January 12, 2022 You can buy this length in coated professionally prefitted tube at your local auto parts store. Run a piece of string or wire over the orginal to get the length. Bend the new one to match the shape. I might have mentioned this already. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM569457 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share #62 Posted January 12, 2022 I’m at a work stoppage with the drum brakes. I’m upgrading the front discs to Toyota S-12-8. Putting a fresh coat of caliper paint on them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM569457 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #63 Posted January 21, 2022 16x7 wheels came in. I was emailed stating they’d be back ordered, but they arrived a week later. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8ferg Posted January 21, 2022 Share #64 Posted January 21, 2022 16x7 wheels came in. I was emailed stating they’d be back ordered, but they arrived a week later.I got the exact same wheels from MSA. Same size and color. They look great in my opinion on these cars. Have you decided one tire size yet? 2 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM569457 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #65 Posted January 21, 2022 205/55 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM569457 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #66 Posted January 21, 2022 Or 205/50 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8ferg Posted January 21, 2022 Share #67 Posted January 21, 2022 Mine are 205/55 R16Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM569457 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #68 Posted January 21, 2022 Parts are coming in. I’ll get the drum brakes turned this weekend and try to finish out the brakes. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8ferg Posted January 21, 2022 Share #69 Posted January 21, 2022 You’ll enjoy putting in the clutch master. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM569457 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #70 Posted January 21, 2022 I’m guessing that’s sarcasm 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8ferg Posted January 21, 2022 Share #71 Posted January 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, MM569457 said: I’m guessing that’s sarcasm I’ve done this 3x. Make sure you match the length of the shaft off your old one. You want the throw length to be the same. It’s hard because you have to compress the masters rod, push the spring loaded clutch pedal in a confined space. Plus you need to light. It’s a really tight area to slide the clevis pin in. So I found a much easy technique because what I explained above is almost impossible unless you have hands of a 3 yrs old and weigh 58lbs and are good at Yoga. Here’s the way to do it . Once you match the shaft lengths by adjustment of the screw, then observe the threads sticking out the U-Joint. (Count them). Then remove the U-joint from the masters shaft . Go and attach the U-joint to the pedal. You won’t be dealing with all the pressures . Once the clevis pin is in and c clip on the go and install the master from the engine side. Lightly screw it in so it won’t fall out. Go back in the car and grab the threaded shaft and screw it into the u-joint you just attached to the pedal until the threads are are the right length from your previous measurement. Now go and tighten down the master in the engine bay. If you enjoy cussing and getting passed off try the first way first. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM569457 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #72 Posted January 21, 2022 Lol. I’ll make sure my son holds the flashlight!! 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?page=6#findComment-634656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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