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Looking good Ken. Didn't you have problems with Cokers before? Something to do with them being out of round...or ??? Bill you need these for your Camaro...then you can go faster than '55.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] AAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! Let's just say that Coker's quality control could be a little better........Eh!!.........This set is O.K. so far...... Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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I had a set on my nova before i sold it, and they were all right not the best quality,
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I had a set on my nova before i sold it, and they were all right not the best quality, http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture132.jpg [/ QUOTE ] Neat.................Looks like the car Cunnigham started with when he built his Nova....... Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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[ QUOTE ] Looking good Ken. Didn't you have problems with Cokers before? Something to do with them being out of round...or ??? Bill you need these for your Camaro...then you can go faster than '55.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] AAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! Let's just say that Coker's quality control could be a little better........Eh!!.........This set is O.K. so far...... Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif [/ QUOTE ] That's what I thought. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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O.K..............One of the little things that bothered me with the Biscayne was that there was some Minor Orange Peel in the paint......"And".....you guy's know how that tends to keep the Stomach churning.......well....I can now say that the Biscayne and Me are now happy......Orange Peel gone..........Now I can spend a couple of weeks detailing and getting it ready for Vettefest...(The Car Season is almost here)
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC08787.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC08788.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC08794.jpg Ken |
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Very nice Ken! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif
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Now bet you'll sleep much more soundly now. Lookin' good Ken! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Can not wait till car season
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Can you imagine what a PITA this guy would be if we could get him into "numbers cars"? 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
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Glad it's looking much better for you Ken. I know how good it makes you feel to get those defects out and see a beautiful smooth surface. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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I didn't think it was possible for that car to look any better! I've seen the car numerous times and I'd park it in my garage proudly any time you're tired of lookin at it Ken! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Looks nice Ken!
I didn't know car season ever stopped. Bruce (Xplantdad), have you heard of that??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif We drive our cars all year long. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif |
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Looks nice Ken! I didn't know car season ever stopped. Bruce (Xplantdad), have you heard of that??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif We drive our cars all year long. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/Charley.gif |
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Just goes to show, you what can be done with one of those Earl Scheib paint jobs when you try https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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OOOh that's low Wilma....very low blow! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif
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I can go lower if I have too......
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I can go lower if I have too...... wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif [/ QUOTE ] "And"........I'll bet I have put more miles on the Biscayne last year in three months than you have driven any of your Novas in the Last 5 years..........Mr NuYawk Boy.... LOL........... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Can you imagine what a PITA this guy would be if we could get him into "numbers cars"? 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 [/ QUOTE ] Yes I can so lets not go there! I know what a PITA I became so I can only imagine what HE would be like..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif |
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Hey Mr. Cumby...are you supposed to be on the computer?https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] He's not bending over so he is ok doing that. Poor Vicki, what she has to put up with........ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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A Little Update..........The Biscayne had a 3.90 Posi and a Close Ratio Muncie in it .......Nice for Driving around town, but .....Not Practical for my kind Traveling.....So......After "Conferring" with Dr. Webster...It was decided that a 5 or 6 speed would require some Tunnel Surgery and I didn't want to do that.....So..We ordered a Richmond Super T-10 with a 2.88 First Gear, Hurst Shifter assy,New Clutch Disc (Fine Spline)and a 3.08 Ring and Pinion.......With the 2.88 and the 3.08 the ratio is about the same as the old combo, but....Now I can drive the car anywhere......there were some minor issues installing the shift gate to get it to come thru the floor in the correct spot, Back-up Light Switch Hardware that was different (Thanks Crash)...and had to get the Driveshft Shortened, and I also put the correct Shift Boot in while it was apart .......Here are some Pic's from the change over
Changeing the Clutch Disc....... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09027.jpg Even though the trans "Bolted" in....It was about 3/4" longer than the Muncie and required shortening the Driveshaft http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09028.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09029.jpg Had to make a couple of Adaptor Plates to get the Shift gate in the Proper Place......Had to move it forward and down about a 1/2" in both directions http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09034.jpg The T-10 has a different Sideplate so the Back-up light Switch mounting plate needed to be replaced with a later model GM unit... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09053.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09054.jpg Continued......... |
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First time I have seen a car jacked up by the oil filter.
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Had to make a Adaptor to get the Stock Shift Arm to mount to the Hurst Gate and to Fine Tune the Position of the Arm Relative to the Seat.....
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09057.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09060.jpg Intalled with the Correct Boot.........Now ....I can Actually Shift the car and don't have to worry about the shifter "Jamming" in the middle of Nowhere....(Roodhouse) http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09062.jpg Drive Shaft installed after Shortening..... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09055.jpg Just got a couple of little things to finish up.....Got the Correct 66 Radiator Spacer, and a Big Tank Harrison that I just picked up from the Radiator Shop, and a correct Fan Shroud.......I'll be putting those parts in later this Week........ Ken |
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Intalled with the Correct Boot.........Now ....I can Actually Shift the car and don't have to worry about the shifter "Jamming" in the middle of Nowhere....(Roodhouse) [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif IF that ever happens, you'll be in good hands,................ and we know how to fix the problem. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif Now go wipe the gear lube off the exhaust pipes. That stuff stinks when it burns. |
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[ QUOTE ] Intalled with the Correct Boot.........Now ....I can Actually Shift the car and don't have to worry about the shifter "Jamming" in the middle of Nowhere....(Roodhouse) [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif IF that ever happens, you'll be in good hands,................ and we know how to fix the problem. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif Now go wipe the gear lube off the exhaust pipes. That stuff stinks when it burns. [/ QUOTE ] That's another thing.....The "Old" Muncie had leaking seals around the Shift Forks......The New one is "Dry".....Leak Gone....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Note to Ken......Put oil in the trans.
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Note to Ken......Put oil in the trans. [/ QUOTE ] LOL |
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When I ordered the 4 Core 427 replacement Radiator from U.S. Radiator, I assumed it would come as a " Factory Correct" unit........well......It was correct and worked very well except for one thing.....It came with "Small" tanks.....When I talked to U.S. about this.....they informed me that they didn't have any Tooling to produce the correct "Factory Big Tanks" and we went round and round about this Issue........Bottom line is they told me I had to find a "Old" Big Tank and they would use those Tanks and build me a New one.......I found one at the Jefferson Swap meet earlier in the year and was going to send it back to them for refurbishing........But...Instead I got hooked up with a Local Radiator Shop that was supposed to have a owner that "Get's It"..........Dropped it off and explained that I wanted a "Brand New" appearing recored Radiator assy........He called a week later and said it was finished........Lets just say that it was "Perfect" from a Functional point of view......Appearance......LOL......Spent 4 hours with paint remover getting the paint and runs removed so I could wire brush and Scotchbrite the Rust and Dirt that he just Painted over on the Side Frames......After cleaning and Repainting it turned out O.K........But......Why??......"And".....I got charged twice as much as U.S. wanted .........Live and Learn.....Don't people understand "Quality" anymore.....Anyhow....enough of the "Rant".......Here are some before and after Pic's.......I also replaced the Radiator Spacer with a 66 Unit.....the one that was in the car was a later model unit (67 up) that had a Embossed Rib in it.....and I now have the correct Fan Shroud that was put on at the same time.....Also changed the Speedo gear so the Speedometer reads correct after the Gear change......Done!!!
Before........Small Tank and Ribbed Spacer http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC06644.jpg After.........Big Tank and Correct Spacer http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09949.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09951.jpg Correct Fan Shroud........ http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC09950.jpg Done.......... Ken |
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I see you found the correct bench seat 4 speed boot. Looks NOS. Got an extra one??? Where did you get it???? Andrew.
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Looks great Ken! We need some video...please! (Get the camera lady to film it for you https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif)
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif... Now that engine compartment looks correct. The tank looks nice.
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I see you found the correct bench seat 4 speed boot. Looks NOS. Got an extra one??? Where did you get it???? Andrew. [/ QUOTE ] I got the Boot off Ebay$$$$$$$$$$$ and as soon as we slow down a little at the Shop.....I am going to make a Mold to reproduce them.......Right now I can't get machine time in my own place........LOL.......It's not even close to NOS....But Black Inner tube patches and Spray Tire Shine sure make it look that way..... Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif... Now that engine compartment looks correct. The tank looks nice. It does take some careful measuring to get the shifter in the correct spot with a Hurst. Looks like you have it in a good spot but is the stroke just as long as stock with that adapter? [/ QUOTE ] Everything worked out very well in the shifter area....Looks stock and it actually works........Stroke is about the same as stock Ken |
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Lookin' good Ken! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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[ QUOTE ] I see you found the correct bench seat 4 speed boot. Looks NOS. Got an extra one??? Where did you get it???? Andrew. [/ QUOTE ] I got the Boot off Ebay$$$$$$$$$$$ and as soon as we slow down a little at the Shop.....I am going to make a Mold to reproduce them.......Right now I can't get machine time in my own place........LOL.......It's not even close to NOS....But Black Inner tube patches and Spray Tire Shine sure make it look that way..... Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif [/ QUOTE ] If you could reproduce them that would be great. As we know they are very hard to find. I was lucky and a mint one was found for me. If you could make a EXACT reproduction I'm sure you could make some $$$. |
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If Ken were to make a reproduction of the boot, I'm sure it would be exact. Wouldn't it be ironic if someone else was upset about a repro Ken made? It would never happen https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif, but would be funny if it did.
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I know you are kidding Jason...It would never get to that point. Ken knows what customer service is! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif
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If Ken were to make a reproduction of the boot, I'm sure it would be exact. Wouldn't it be ironic if someone else was upset about a repro Ken made? It would never happen https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif, but would be funny if it did. Jason [/ QUOTE ] LOL........... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Ken, Do you have a phone number for Vintage Stitch in Salem, Wi ?
They did a great job on your seats. .............Do they have a website? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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