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Ken;

Did you strip off all the old finish(es) by hand? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif

You work quick!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

Eric

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Damn that looks good. Watch those springs my friend...they will lash out at the most inopportune moments... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Patiently waitng for the all finished pics!

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Hey Ken did you rattle can the black or load up the gun..? it sure laid down nice.

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Makita Grinder with a 3" Wire Brush and an Elecrtic Drill with an extension and a 1 1/2 " wire Brush on the End to get into the tight spaces......Dirty tedious work but a small section at a time and move on to the next......Rattle Can Rustolium Satin Finish.........The Semi-Gloss black is a little bit Too shiney, but the Satin comes out just right...This is about as "Mickey Mouse" as it gets, but these tools ans dedication get the job done.......I ordered all the Fuel and Brake lines from "The Right Stuff" and it's amazing how close they make their product.....open the Box and just tighten the fitting's........ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04537.jpg

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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The gringer and wire wheel is a great shoulder and arm workout.....right Ken. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Looking Great!

Dan.

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The gringer and wire wheel is a great shoulder and arm workout.....right Ken. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Looking Great!

Dan.

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You've been there................LOL

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Great job, been there...done that....

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Got the Engine in today.......here are some more pic's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04538.jpg

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04545.jpg

Ken

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Can't wait for the engine-running video clip! (Hint, hint!)

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Looks dynamite! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Seeings how I am too busy doing everyone elses car and you seem to have mastered the big car stuff, please be on the lookout for one '69 SS427 Impala convertible headed your way that is in about the same shape as your car (minus engine) and do your stuff to it sir. If you refuse, it is going on the block.

It's looking great Ken and you don't waste a lot of time.
Rick https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Ken,

Very nice....It`s so nice to see the green grass in the back ground of a midwest photo...com`on Summer!

Dan.

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It's looking great Ken and you don't waste a lot of time.
Rick https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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That's for damn sure...WOW. Alright c'mon fess up...you have Paulette and the kids helping out, right? LOL https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Your ex.manifolds look especially nice.

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Finished up with all the Fuel and brake lines and got the new Gas Tank Installed today also......more pic's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04546.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04548.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04549.jpg

Ken

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I don't think the man ever sleeps! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

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Ken..........seriously, how many people do you have helping you? You really must not sleep. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
Rick

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Oh he sleeps....he`s just on a mission....he`s got 40 days to get the car ready for the "2007 Power Tour".....I`m certain it will be polished and ready to go. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

Dan.

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Me, Myself, and I.......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif....Today I moved the car off the lift and into the other stall so I could put the Engine in (Rolled real easy without the Engine).....after I got the Engine and Trans in, I had to get it back on the lift........But ......I couldn't push it up the ramps to get it back on the lift.......I ended up going in the Trailer and getting the Tie Downs and used them to winch it up the ramp.....Winch, block the tires, and winch again......Finally got it up and took a Nap.....

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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It's amazing what you can do by yourself when you put your thinking cap on. You MacGuyver'd it onto the lift. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
By the way, your project looks awesome. When you showed your engine photos, my reaction was that it was too nice to be put into a car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Finally got it up and took a Nap

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That happens to me too.

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By the way, your project looks awesome. When you showed your engine photos, my reaction was that it was too nice to be put into a car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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All of Kens cars look that way https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Looks geat Ken! Can't wait to see it in person.

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Me, Myself, and I.......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif....Today I moved the car off the lift and into the other stall so I could put the Engine in (Rolled real easy without the Engine).....after I got the Engine and Trans in, I had to get it back on the lift........But ......I couldn't push it up the ramps to get it back on the lift.......I ended up going in the Trailer and getting the Tie Downs and used them to winch it up the ramp.....Winch, block the tires, and winch again......Finally got it up and took a Nap.....

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Being an only child (and unbelievably hard-headed), I learned to find unique ways of accomplishing certain tasks alone. But be warned................ I also endured four Hernia Repairs over the past fifteen years! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

BE CAREFUL! And NEVER try some of that stuff if there's no one else around. At least have the 'Trained Wife' sitting there "Critiquing" the work. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

BTW, it's lookin GREAT!!!!!

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Me, Myself, and I.......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif....Today I moved the car off the lift and into the other stall so I could put the Engine in (Rolled real easy without the Engine).....after I got the Engine and Trans in, I had to get it back on the lift........But ......I couldn't push it up the ramps to get it back on the lift.......I ended up going in the Trailer and getting the Tie Downs and used them to winch it up the ramp.....Winch, block the tires, and winch again......Finally got it up and took a Nap.....

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Being an only child (and unbelievably hard-headed), I learned to find unique ways of accomplishing certain tasks alone. But be warned................ I also endured four Hernia Repairs over the past fifteen years! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

BE CAREFUL! And NEVER try some of that stuff if there's no one else around. At least have the 'Trained Wife' sitting there "Critiquing" the work. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

BTW, it's lookin GREAT!!!!!

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Spent a lot of time today running around picking up "Stuff".......Picked up the rims from the Sand Blaster and dropped them off at the Paint shop.......Took a piece of Interior trim to the Paint store to get some paint mixed for the Inside Trim pieces...Went down by Mark Webster and picked up the Bumpers after Straightening and Plating.......didn't leave too much time for working today....But.......
This is the Fun Time.........Putting the Finishing touches on......makes it all worth while....Got the Emergency Brakes hooked up and working, put the Driveshaft in,Installed the Rear Bumper (still needs final adjusting, but I have to wait for some help), tail lights, cleaned the trunk splatter paint with WD-40 and it looks pretty good so I'll keep it the way it is,added some Engine Parts......Time for a Nap.......ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04552.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04555.jpg

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Ken

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didn't leave too much time for working today....But.......

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Like it looks like that has ever been an issue.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif


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Installed the Rear Bumper (but I have to wait for some help)

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No way! You...........need help.........say it isn't so. You'd never know it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif
Rick

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Looks Killer! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Got all the belts today, along with a new Clutch Rod Boot, Installed the Clutch linkage and Firewall Boot, Bolted on the Brake Booster Assy (Thanks Gary) and just a bunch of Piddly little stuff....Went to put the Power Steering Hoses on and "Of course" the hard to find "Rare" Pressure Side Hose I bought off Ebay didn't come close to fitting Imagine That........Word of Warning......Don't throw the old stuff out until the New parts are in place....

Some More Pic's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04567.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04570.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04569.jpg


Ken

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Word of Warning......Don't throw the old stuff out until the New parts are in place....

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Yep, that's my motto. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif







(I'm gonna regret this.)

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Word of Warning......Don't throw the old stuff out until the New parts are in place....

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Yep, that's my motto. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif







(I'm gonna regret this.)

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There's one caveat...........It's called........Like......Experation dates........You can't take 20 years to finish these things.........LOL


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.........and you do stick with that motto. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

I'm going to be down your way at the end of May and might just have to bring my camera to take shots of your garage. There is a post-it-note on the rear glass of a certain Chevrolet in there (at least rumor has it that it is in there somewhere https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif ) as that was a classic note when I viewed it last time.
Rick

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

If you step inside that garage, you may never be seen again! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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The Tire "Nubbies" will already be gone by then,....LOL

Anytime..........

Ken

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Classic note....meaning written years ago and now it's a classic? What are you trying to say about my buddy DC?

You guys are too funny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Classic as in it made me laugh.

Keep in mind, this was attached to the rear window glass (which was about all that was visable), "clean garage and locate car." I am going by memory but it read something like that. Very cute! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

I will be down there in his neck of the woods at the end of next month and will take before and after photos of his garage. We can do it DC, a little beer and a dumpster and we are in business. Last fall I went down there and helped someone else clean her garage out. It only took three days so four should about cover this one. Never know what we might find in there. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
Rick

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Rick.......I'll bring the Trailer (Empty) and we will load all Dennis's "Junk" and I'll haul it away.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Rick.......I'll bring the Trailer (Empty) and we will load all Dennis's "Junk" and I'll haul it away....

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I've seen your trailer. You ain't even close! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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Rick.......I'll bring the Trailer (Empty) and we will load all Dennis's "Junk" and I'll haul it away....

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I've seen your trailer. You ain't even close! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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LOL.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

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Gotcha covered DC. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif