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Running out of things to do until the Seat Covers show up....But......Put the Rear Sway Bar on today......Pretty neat......all the dimensions for the Holes are in the assembly manual........Just some advice......If you are going to do any work on your Car....buy a Assembly Manual....It's the "Bible"...Waiting for one more box of "Stuff" to show up tomorrow.....Finishing Details.........Gonna start it tomorrow ....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06186.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06185.jpg Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Looking awesome... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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Well....."All the Parts that showed up today "Fit"....Put on the Fan Shroud, Overflow Hose and all the little clips and fasteners, also put on the Power Brake Hose support Bracket.....Stupid little things ......Took the Battery out of the Blue Convert (Just ordererd a new one last week from Antique Auto Battery) and went to start it........Just one little Glitch.......I put in a Pertronix Ignition Module inside the Stock distributor and had to by-pass the Resistor wire.......I hooked up the By-Pass wire to a Keyed Ignition terminal on the fuse panel....but when I spun the car over to start, it didn't have any Spark...Anyhow....the terminal I hooked it up to lost voltage in the start position......changed it around and it started right up....
Here are some pic's and Video's.......Just need the Seats , should get them at the end of next week... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06196.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC06198-1.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...h_MOV06191.jpg Ken |
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Also.......Used a different Engine Builder this time....."Not a Drop" of oil was leaked https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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It's alive!...it's aliiiiivvvveee!!!!!
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Computer tech question: How do you get the icon to show the opening shot of the video? I seem to only be able to get a numerical link to paste when I try it. Anyone....Bueller?
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Use the bottom choice to the right of the pic...or video...
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When I try to play the video...it says...OOPS NO VIDEO! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif
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[ QUOTE ] When I try to play the video...it says...OOPS NO VIDEO! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif [/ QUOTE ] Plays just fine for me, both of them. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Eric |
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Ken.....................you suck! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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[ QUOTE ] When I try to play the video...it says...OOPS NO VIDEO! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif [/ QUOTE ] Plays just fine for me, both of them. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Eric [/ QUOTE ] Worked this time! Stupid computer...or more like stupid computer user! Looks and sounds awesome Ken! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif |
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Actually.......The Camera makes the Engine sound very loud.......In reality it is very Quiet.......It's sort of anti-climatic at this point because it's getting very close to being.........."A Car".........
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Ken.....................you suck! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif 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 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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So...are you going to have Paulette "man" the camera...while you take 'er for a drive? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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So...are you going to have Paulette "man" the camera...while you take 'er for a drive? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif That is...when you get the seats back and installed... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif [/ QUOTE ] I guess that if you can't be bothered ......she'll have to do.........But..........she has "NO" credentials, so...........I guess we'll have to get clearance from Cumby...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif |
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[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] So...are you going to have Paulette "man" the camera...while you take 'er for a drive? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif That is...when you get the seats back and installed... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif [/ QUOTE ] I guess that if you can't be bothered ......she'll have to do.........But..........she has "NO" credentials, so...........I guess we'll have to get clearance from Cumby...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif [/ QUOTE ] Alright...get him on the "horn" right now...clearance has to obtained...PDQ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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Used a different Engine Builder this time....."Not a Drop" of oil was leaked [/ QUOTE ] We need to talk... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Ken- Fabulous thread. You really do excellent work. Can't wait to see it in person.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif |
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Ken,
Congrats! She sounds good and looks good. A terrific feeling the 1st time you fire her up. Altho, it is the beginning of the end of the process https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif . Have enjoyed your blow by blow including the trials https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif AND tribulations https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif . https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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Looks great ! Where did you get your exhaust system from and do you know what brand the mufflers are ?
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Looks great ! Where did you get your exhaust system from and do you know what brand the mufflers are ? [/ QUOTE ] I got the Exhaust System from a person that specializes in 66 big block cars.....he had some extra sets made when doing his last 425 H..P. car .......The Mufflers are stock 66 427 Maremont Mufflers...... Ken |
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Ken , that is fantastic!! The best documented restoration I have ever seen, better than any of those campy TV shows.
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Well...........I have to take the car tomorrow and get the front end aligned........I won't get the seats back until Friday.........So.........I went in the basement and got a Chevelle Bucket seat and put it in the car so I could take it out for a quick Test Drive.....As soon as I pulled out of the Driveway I knew something was wrong as there was a banging coming from the rear of the car.......I pulled it back into the garage and put it back on the lift and started checking........Humm!!!!!........Ends up that the rear shocks are too short and are about a 1/4" away from full travel as the car sits.........Drove it to the gas station and filled it up.....that lowered the car enough to take the Banging away until I get the right Shocks.....Imagine that.......
But.........With the front end alignment pretty close by eye and going thru the gears slowly (Test Drive Only)........All I can say is "WOWZA"..........I can tell that this Engine has some "Grunt" behind it......also.. this is my first 4 speed car in 15 years.......Now I know why you "Guy's" like to shift........"Big Smile"......I'll post a lot of Before and after Pic's in a couple of day's........... Ken |
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What a little kid......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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What a HAPPY little kid......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Thought I'd add a bit! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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So.........I went in the basement and got a Chevelle Bucket seat [/ QUOTE ] So you never did answer me........ just how BIG is this basement? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [ QUOTE ] .......Now I know why you "Guy's" like to shift........"Big Smile"...... [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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Got a call from the Upholsterer today.........Colors don't Match...........Gonna try again....another week delay....But.....That's O.K..........Nova Nat's next Week.....SCR the week after........and I'll bring the Biscayne to Monmouth/LaHarpe........Could have went with the material as it was, But.....Why Hurry Now and be Sorry later....
On the Bright side, had the Front end aligned today and put about 50 miles on the car....Other than the 3-4 shift Rod falling out of the trans shift arm (forgot to put the clip in)......Everything is "Good".....Wanted to make the NSRA deal in Milwaukee this weekend, but ........ Here are some pic's from today............"Luxury Seating"....LOL http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06200.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06202.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06201.jpg Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Very very cool https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Was the Chevelle seat bolted down when you were driving around ?
The car is awsome, have enjoyed all the pics and updates you have posted, bang a few gears for me ! Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif |
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Was the Chevelle seat bolted down when you were driving around ? The car is awsome, have enjoyed all the pics and updates you have posted, bang a few gears for me ! Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif [/ QUOTE ] Stupid "Is" as Stupid "Does"........No the seat was not bolted down (Stupid)......But....I put some spacers (Wood Box) between the rear seat riser and the back of the seat to keep it from sliding back and took it "Easy" (Stupid).......And .....Thanks for the Kind words, Mike Ken |
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No the seat was not bolted down (Stupid)...... [/ QUOTE ] 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 Oh Ken, you're gonna fit right in down here in Greene County!!!!!! Whaddya think Rob, should I send him on down to Hillbillyville too? Maybe ya orta put sum mud tars on her an' cut up a milk can fer a hood scoop. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/stupid.gif |
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Hell, if I had known about the wood box behind the seat I would not have even brought it up ! Havin a little Billy in ones self doesn't hurt either ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif
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I ordered a repro Battery from Antique Auto Battery and it came in Today.........I have a couple of the old Tar Top Acid type in the other cars and they look very good when they are new, but after a while the Tar gets Dirty and Bubbles form between the cells and they just don't look good.....so this time I ordered a "Dry Cell" design......The top looks just like Tar, But it's a Plastic type material will clean up very nicely with Windex and a soft rag......Put it in the Car and I was surprised at the cranking power it has........Very Cool..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif to Antique Auto Battery on a job well done.......also got the latest version of the dye for the Interior today......Looks Good!
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The latest "Batch" of Vinyl Dye was about as close as the first try.....(Not).......Now, Mind you....this is a local Automotive Paint Supplier/Distributor that deals in SEM Vinyl Dye......So I call there today and talk to the counter guy and tell him that it wasn't close and needed to have more of a green/Olive tint to match the Sample that I gave him to mix it to........he said to bring it back and he would add a drop of Blue to the Mix and that should bring it closer....I said "Closer" I don't want it closer, I want it to match..........I don't know anything about mixing paint , but I asked why didn't he check the second batch of Dye against the sample I gave him to mix it to.......He tells me they don't have any way to test spray a sample to check the mix...........I said , "What".....you got to be kidding me......I asked why they couldn't take a sample and brush some on to the sample I gave them and keep working it till it comes out matching.......Anyhow the conversation went downhill from there......Sheesh!!......A professional operation like that and they can't do test panels (Nor want to).........Not that the money matters.....but $65 the first time.....$ 35 for the second....$100 for nothing..........
I finally listened to the "Little Lady" and called Just Dashes ......who Dyed and restored the Door Panels and they had records of the Dye used .........Ordered it from them and it should be here at the end of next week........ The Point being .....that I guess I thought that by dealing with this Local Paint Dealer/ Distributor (Read Proffesional Operation) that this would be a simple thing...They win because they have my $$$.....and I have to start all over again......3 weeks wasted..........Roodhouse is getting farther away instead of closer...... Ken |
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Ken...these yahoos just don't get it...and never will. They have no clue about what real customer service is...
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Ken,
Did you get this material locally? Just wondering if you had tried SMS Auto Fabrics and what they said. Good thing Just Dashes has their act together and will sell you the dye. That local shop can suck monkey butt. Paul |
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Ken, Did you get this material locally? Just wondering if you had tried SMS Auto Fabrics and what they said. Good thing Just Dashes has their act together and will sell you the dye. That local shop can suck monkey butt. Paul [/ QUOTE ] My car had all vinyl seats in it and we found all the original material at a supplier, but when we ordered the material, they realized that there was not enough of one of the colors.......so we decided to dye that color as it was the seat sides and backs.........That's when the Dog and Pony show started and another month has gone by.......It falls into the learning curve of preparing a little better.....I didn't think the seats would be such a Hurdle.......But Now I ARE Smarter............ Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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The UPS guy just got here with a package from "Just Dashes".............Matching Vinyl Dye https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif.........Now we can move forward https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif.... Roodhouse here we come!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif I think you will be moving forward in a very rapid way........ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif
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