Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick
Is that a mini spool. My 300 has got a GM 456 ring and pinion in it with what looks like the same posi. Mine has two Capital L's engraved in it. I thought it was a mini spool </div></div>

Mike, I don't know what it would be called as I've never seen one.

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Maybe a Powertrax lock rite?

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That's a mini spool. Try turning the axles independent of each other.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's a mini spool. Try turning the axles independent of each other. </div></div>

Ok, good to know what it is, thanks to you and Mike.
When I first bought the car, and we were pushing it around to get on the trailer, I noticed that there was no differential action. Very hard to push when going around corners, so I figured there was some sort of locker in it.
I was just glad it wasn't a set of welded spiders, as the rest of the car was put together fairly hastily.

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Steet machine + mini spool + wet roads = potential bad news! TAZ

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steet machine + mini spool + wet roads = potential bad news! TAZ </div></div>

Yeah, I would not use this spool as I'm having the 4.10 and an original posi put back in.
Anybody want to buy the spool?

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I visited Rick today......The door is like Jewelry, Stunning [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pshwxgdhp9.jpg

Dan

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What Dan doesn't tell is that he came by to get my seat frames to bring to his upholsterer for recovering/rebuilding.

He nearly insisted I use this guy as he's done many sets of the 300 Deluxe seats with the stripes in the material, and making the seat covers and getting everything in proper alignment is what this guy is good at.

Thanks Dan!!!!!!!!!
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Rick,

The pleasure is all mine......THIS CHevelle has lived a hard life and you are resurrecting her in a way that most car guys can only wish and dream of doing. I am only contributing a small portion to help you see your dream come true. YOUR INTERIOR WILL BE STUNNING. I have always said a 1969 300 Deluxe interior is one of the Best looking interiors that GM made.

Yes, my interior guy has done Dozens of 300 Deluxe seats for many of my registered 300 Deluxe Owners ...he has it down to a science.

Dan

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More pics please! Great job on the L78! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Rick, beautiful restoration!!
it amazes me how bad the rust was on a low mile car dang it

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Thanks Sal and Richard
I appreciate the positive responses! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Fenders will be painted tomorrow, then wet-sanded and buffed a few days after that, so I'll have a few more pics to post soon.

I'm pretty sure this poor car just sat outside all these years before I bought it. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]
We can be pretty sure which side was facing the sun by the rubber around the vent windows being hardened on one side and not the other, and also more rot on the shady side as it probably stayed wet for longer.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] </div></div>

That poor guy's knees must be about wore out. Thanks

A few pics before the clearcoat on the fenders. Should be able to wet-sand and buff them out by Thursday.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-dscf7748.jpg
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Awesome! I love them Tall Horses [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Fenders and doors, as well as header panel and front valance are done.
May get the frame assembly going this week, but some powder-coated parts are still at their shop.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-dscf7759.jpg
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It`s obvious that you have been working your a$$ off....as it is clearly seen in the black mirror reflection in the paint. The last mirror reflection we saw of you.....you were a lot heavier [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Are you using your new Camera?

Well Done [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It`s obvious that you have been working your a$$ off....as it is clearly seen in the black mirror reflection in the paint. The last mirror reflection we saw of you.....you were a lot heavier [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Are you using your new Camera?

Well Done [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

Yeah,
Working part time at Nostalgic, and Eric keeps me running. The pounds just melt away......... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

Haven't tried the new camera yet for the auto parts pictures. Really want to see what I can do with some of the special effects it allows.

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Cool...looking forward to seeing the new pictures......Rick Pauley Weight Watchers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan

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PS: What is that Crimson Red tail light?

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PS: What is that Crimson Red tail light?

Ryan </div></div>

Oh, that`s just one of those '69 Cutlass S W`31 Post Sedan`s....no biggie [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Please tell him Rick

Dan

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I'll take a stab at that crimson red tail light .....

77 Monte Carlo in Firethorn Red......
Could be a 76.....
With out the cover its throwing me.

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Awesome work -- what paint brand/system did you use? TAZ

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Day2_69Z</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll take a stab at that crimson red tail light .....

77 Monte Carlo in Firethorn Red......
Could be a 76.....
With out the cover its throwing me. </div></div>

It's a `74 Monte, that is an original owner car getting it's 2nd or 3rd build rendition, and has really got a ton of mods done to it.
Powered by what was a 1000 HP Blown big block, but was detuned to around 750.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome work -- what paint brand/system did you use? TAZ </div></div>

Dupont PPG paint, not sure on the brand of clear coat.
Spies-Hecker primer under that, and DP90 under that, and LOT'S (hours and hours)of sanding between coats of primer. Literally made our fingers bleed at least once.

Kind of like the 1 line in the Bryan Adams song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f06QZCVUHg

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Blood Red Black [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Rick
Looking amazing nothing like a a super straight, super sexy black paint job. I like everyone else looking forward to any and all pictures.
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Again Rick -- looks awesome!

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Thanks guys, I appreciate it, and I also let my body man know about the positive feedback.

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Eric Rocks!

Dan

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Things have been progressing slowly, but I should have the rear end done and ready to install by next week.
I had to have a guy at Chassis Service turn the driver side axle tube back into position, as apparently the plug weld broke loose on that side.
We then had them install a new Eaton 4-series posi and a new 4.10 ring and pinion, as well as all new bearings, etc.
Nothing much to see far as pictures go on that.

I also had to straighten and body work the original disc brake backing plates, then Kevin over at Nostalgic gave me a duplication of galvanizing like they looked in `69.
The floor plug is original galvanizing for comparison.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-dscf7797.jpg
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Looks good Rick!

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Is that the original KK? Now back to original?

Ryan

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Rick,

Looks very nice [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is that the original KK? Now back to original?

Ryan </div></div>

Yes we were able to save the original KK rear, but it took a bit to make it right again.

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is that the original KK? Now back to original?

Ryan </div></div>

Yes we were able to save the original KK rear, but it took a bit to make it right again. </div></div>

Well worth it!!

A real highway cruiser gear:-)

Ryan

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My JD code engine is done, and will be dyno-run this Tuesday. (Finally!)
Video to follow afterwards.

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Looking forward to the dyno run!!!!

I am planning to dyno/break in my engine when the time comes. Makes sense to me!

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My JD code engine is done, and will be dyno-run this Tuesday. (Finally!)
Video to follow afterwards. </div></div>

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