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We'll keep our fingers crossed that the troubles are now ALL BEHIND YOU! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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They will be now, they are called "the competition".... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Finished Dyeing the Cut out Panels for the Front and rear seats tonight..........The Dye I got from Just Dashes is an almost perfect match........Gonna take all the material back to the Upholsterer tomorrow and when we come back from Collinsville I hope to have a set of seats waiting for me............Then .....on to Roodhouse.....LOL
For the Time being everything is Smooooooooooth!!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06556.jpg

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

As The Biscayne Turns..
 

That does look really nice.

Ken..
http://forums.serverbeach.com/images...mashfreakB.gif..Local paint dealer

Re: As The Biscayne Turns..
 

LOL...I remember Ken bitching to me about how expensive Just Dashes was... I reminded him of their quality...Took him awhile but he got there.....

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Ken, you are doing an awesome job....
....my hats off to you https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
...now I'll have another https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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LOL...I remember Ken bitching to me about how expensive Just Dashes was... I reminded him of their quality...Took him awhile but he got there.....

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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06557.jpg


Close enough for Union work. Now get the Nova loaded and head South. The fun's about to start!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Now get the Nova loaded and head South. The fun's about to start!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Where you been? It's already started! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif Dammit; I'm always the last to know! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Picked up the seats today and put them in......Took it for a ride to the Insurance Guy's place so he could take some pictures and get the coverage started.........Now it went from a "Project"......to being a Car......
Here are some more Pic's......Loading up Friday for Monmouth/ LaHarpe.......

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Original Trunk Splatter Paint......

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It's been a Tedious Project filled with a lot of "JUNK" repro parts.....some good Parts......and "Good" people....I'll pass on the "Bad" experiences and talk about the "Good".........The car was pained by Pulera Collision Center in Kenosha, wi.......Great people to deal with....The Engine was built by Don's Automotive, also in Kenosha.....again "Great people......"Just Dashes" in California are the Greatest.......Vintage Stitch in Salem, Wi....did a great Job on the Seats and Headliner......Eric at Vintage Muscle Cars did the Carb......Again...."Thumbs Up" to Eric.....
The biggest problems I had were not checking the parts against the originals when they came in....I assumed that the parts would be correct......It's just getting worse with some of the suppliers.......I had the best luck with "Ground Up" and D&R ..........Would I do it again....."You Betcha"......Already got something on the back burner.......

Ken

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

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


In a way I'm kinda sad to see her finished since so many of us looked forward to the daily/weekly updates and stories. But I know how much this guy enjoys what he's doing so I'm betting we'll be treated to another saga before long.

I can't wait to see her in person Friday afternoon, but even better than that..... we get to spend some more time with Ken & Paulette. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Drive safe my friend.

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

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

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

What a stunner https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif Ken! She looks terrific. Sure can't beat original spatter! Enjoy!!!!!!

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P.S. If it weren't "Tedious", you wouldn't be doing it right. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Congratulations on the awesome job you did. I enjoyed the updates too. I'm looking forward to your next one.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Ken...awesome is all I can say! Have fun with "the crew" at the Gibb show. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

I wonder what's on the back burner??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif


BTW, those look like "85mph" bugs on the front of the GTO https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

BTW, those look like "85mph" bugs on the front of the GTO


"At Least"................LOL

Speeder Guy

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Car looks Great!

Can't wait for more video... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Ken....just an outstanding job you've done restoring this car. This thing gives me a woody for sure! This has been one of the most interesting threads on the site to date. You have something to really be proud of here, an outstanding and beautiful car. When will you be bringing the car down here locally so I can take a close look first hand? My hat is off to you my friend!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.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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P. S. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Nice job, Ken. First-rate work all around https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

excellent job, any video coming up? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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I'll do one next week....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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

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excellent job, any video coming up? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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I'll do one next week....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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

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From Cumby's Driveway, no less... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

No guts no glory.Break it in right. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
Beautiful car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Kendall

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Looks like something Jack Webb and Harry Morgan would have driven in Dragnet--'cept for that big-ol Rat under the hood. Nice work Ken! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif x 1,000

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Ken,
All I can say is it was worth the wait to finally see this car in person as well as your Chevy II that I had not seen before. You do some extraordinary work. As my roots to the SS427's go way back I was dying for a ride or drive in the car (and I VERY seldom ask anyone for that) but could not bring myself to ask for it but seeing the car in person was enough to start my heart once again. I was also told by several people that Eddie would have given me a ride in his ZL-1, just wish I had the guts to ask. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

It was great spending time with you and Paulette and enjoying all the pictures on your laptop. That is what the shows are all about.
Rick

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Couldn't agree more. The photos (although excellent) just can't capture the feel of seeing the car in person. Since Ken was running in ten different directions at once last weekend, he probably didn't hear most of the comments made by all the folks who inspected the car. The overwhelming response was, "Wow, this thing is incredible!" Of course, we were always willing to chime in with total agreement and give a few details of the project if we were around.
Maybe the crowning accolade was when the Gibb ladies requested Ken to display the car right next to Helen's Nova in LaHarpe. (Could also have to do with the fact that Ken & Paulette are just great people https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif )

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Could also have to do with the fact that Ken & Paulette are just great people https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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That they are... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

I do have to say that after Driving the Biscayne.....It is a perfect "Balance" of ride and Power...It is a "Joy" to drive as it rides beautiful, and with the 3:90 Posi, has the ability to stay in 4th gear in city driving and just accelerate as needed......this is my first 427 car and I now see why C.O.P.O. cars were introduced......"There is a Big difference between a 396 and a 427"..........Way Cool.....And I would always be happy to take anyone for a ride......"Just ask".. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif I also went thru the gears Yesterday and https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif

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

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

The Best Chevrolet Monte Carlo I've ever seen. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Way Cool.....And I would always be happy to take anyone for a ride......"Just ask".. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif I also went thru the gears Yesterday and https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif

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

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See Rick N., I told you https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

I know, I know....... I am just not good at asking people for favors. Lost out on a lot of things because of it but that is just me. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif

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The Best Chevrolet Monte Carlo I've ever seen.

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What is it with these cryptic messages all the time? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Hey Nelson, you can have a ride in my car anytime! That includes the Subarus. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Ken's Biscayne is really a piece of artwork. His workmanship is incredible. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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What is it with these cryptic messages all the time? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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If you want to know you will have to pay $$ for it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Thanks for the offer Darren, you are on. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif However, I will pass on the Suburu. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

We'll have to team up on some local cruise nights I gather... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

You can have a ride in my POS, too.

Ask Darren how well I shifted when he was in it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

Just make sure Bruce is doing his holeshots in a cul de sac so he only has to worry about 1st gear. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Too funny though I better not laugh too loud as I have missed a few recently myself. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 

I'd rather miss a gear than fall asleep at the light. As I've been known to do.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif