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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I also picked up a NOS "Made In America" original GM fender.....I almost don't want to put it on the car it's so nice.....Thanks to Jon Krogh
</div></div> Why don't youz send us dat "mint, excellent condition" old fendah. Maybe we can "return" it to dat guy dat sold youz dat car. Jersey style [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I also picked up a NOS "Made In America" original GM fender.....I almost don't want to put it on the car it's so nice.....Thanks to Jon Krogh
</div></div> Why don't youz send us dat "mint, excellent condition" old fendah. Maybe we can "return" it to dat guy dat sold youz dat car. Jersey style [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] </div></div> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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Found a Driver side front fender today........This is getting too easy now.........the guy's at the body shop now only have to fix the quarters and the doors......Ordered all the A/C stuff last week........
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Sounds great Ken!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Took the pan down to the shop today and switched the pan and hardware..........The only problem was that the bracket that holds the pick-up tube in place was not formed correctly and there were some clearance issues with the windage tray......the instructions shown how to modify the windage tray to suit.....but.....it would have been easier for Holley to do their job correctly and just form the bracket with a tighter radius so it would clear.....anyhow we cut and welded the bracket to suit........much easier.....just a minor glitch....after that it was a 5 minute job.....I also picked up a NOS "Made In America" original GM fender.....I almost don't want to put it on the car it's so nice.....Thanks to Jon Krogh
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Got the NOS Passenger side last week......Today I got my eBay Drivers side "used" fender.......Must have lived it's life out by Bruce and the "Painter Guy" as it has just some very light surface rust.....
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03038.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03036.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03035.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03034.jpg Both fenders together...... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03040.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03039.jpg |
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Took some more pic's of my "Beautiful" original paint survivor car.......The color and orange peel hides the dents as even taking these closeups it's really hard to see the true flavor of whats there.......LOL.......But, as I said before......the guy's at Puleras (Body Shop) said it's not a big deal....and with getting the two new fenders it should make their job a lot easier......now they just have to deal with the doors and quarters.......here are a couple of pic's.....
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03015.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03016.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03017.jpg |
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The a/c syatem showed up today also.....a sure fit system for Classic Auto Air.....when I called the other day to order it....I asked if I could get a serpentine pulley on the compressor.....the sales guy why I wanted that type of pulley rather that the stock "V" belt....I explained that I was putting in a LS2 from a 06 GTO and I knew I was going to have to play with compressor positioning to make it fit as I knew there were clearance issues and in the end I would be using the serpentine belt....He then asked why I just didn't buy their kit to move the compressor up out of the way and it included brackets, Idler Pulley and a belt that was designed for the GTO set-up.....I said really.....so....I bought it all and my job is getting easier again as I won't have to re-invent the wheel again....So, now the compressor is driven off the main drive belt (stock, it had a seperate belt)
This Project is getting too easy.......Here are some pic's http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03043.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03045.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03042.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03041.jpg |
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I also started disassembly of the car....I started under the car getting the engine ready for removal.....only got in a hour or so before the heat and humidity got to me and had to go in and take a nap!!....(It's what old guys do).....While under the car I noticed why when I drove my "Perfect" Survivor car and turned the wheels slightly, I could feel something wasn't right with the steering......Look at the front tire.....LOL....(Previous owner......"This car is perfect mechanically and I would drive it to California".......LOL......My Bad)
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That's cool! (forgive the pun!!)
Edit: Dang, you're too quick. I meant about the AC...the steering issues suck [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] |
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Gotta have a white top [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
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I think it needs to be black with red guts..
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I think you should send your pics to the seller. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]
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Can't change the top.....It's the only good thing on the car right now....
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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03039.jpg [/quote] Ken Any luck with the mouse [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] |
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It's all a part of country living......LOL....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The a/c syatem showed up today also.....a sure fit system for Classic Auto Air.....when I called the other day to order it....I asked if I could get a serpentine pulley on the compressor.....the sales guy why I wanted that type of pulley rather that the stock "V" belt....I explained that I was putting in a LS2 from a 06 GTO and I knew I was going to have to play with compressor positioning to make it fit as I knew there were clearance issues and in the end I would be using the serpentine belt....He then asked why I just didn't buy their kit to move the compressor up out of the way and it included brackets, Idler Pulley and a belt that was designed for the GTO set-up.....I said really.....so....I bought it all and my job is getting easier again as I won't have to re-invent the wheel again....So, now the compressor is driven off the main drive belt (stock, it had a seperate belt)
This Project is getting too easy.......Here are some pic's http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03043.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03045.jpg [</div></div> I had purchased the accessory drive from Kwik for the 59. I was impressed. I've got the popcorn goin Ken! |
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Tim......So......Is the 59 finished????
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tim......So......Is the 59 finished???? </div></div>
I am viewing it like wine....................I'm aging the process. If it's not ready my Power Tour next year, I'm sure I'll be looking for a divorce attorney. She will go with someone else [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] |
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This is where I want to end up when this car is finished.....BUT......we have a few bridges to cross before I get there.....
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC05800-1.png Got the engine pulled out tonight of my "Perfect" survivor car.....LOL http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03309.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03310.jpg Actually, the sheetmetal in the Engine compartment is in relatively good shape.....things are looking up!! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03313.jpg Gonna bring the LS engine home and see if all the store bought parts I bought make everything fit as advertised....LOL Stay Tuned.... |
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Yeah! And so it starts... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IM RARE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Perfect fithttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...res/dggggt.png </div></div>
Dang! That was easy! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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I wish my mechanical skills were as good as Daves Photoshop skills...........
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they are ...the stuff you still amazes me
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Brought the Engine home from the shop today and decided to play with the car a little.....
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03433.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03436.jpg So......I dig around in the garage and find the Purchased parts for the install........Let's see how this is gonna go.......Adaptor plates and mounts for the LS conversion.... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03438.jpg Wrapping Paper in the box........Hummmmm!!!.... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03440.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03439.jpg Adaptor Plates and mounts........ http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03441.jpg Blood Pressures going up.......two of the bolts go in and the other two won't start.... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03442.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03444.jpg Called Trans Dapt/ Hedman Headers and told them about their holes being off....the plates were Laser cut and the holes were off.....Come on guy's, this isn't Rocket Science......Got out the Carbide Burr and elongated the holes ..........Damm!!! 1/2 hour later..... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03446.jpg |
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I had used the Trans Crapt plates as well and had the same results with my 59. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img]
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Moment of truth......Mounts, Holley Pan.......Is it gonna fit...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03447.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03448.jpg No Photoshoping allowed here....LOL..... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03450.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03451.jpg The Holley pan fits perfectly..... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03456.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03452.jpg got a small jack on the back of the trans.....I was worried about the size of the 4L65E and it fitting in the tunnel....lots of room......I just need to modify the crossmember slightly for the trans mount........Gonna get it mounted and take it apart, going for Media blasting on the 23rd and then off to the body shop........ |
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Like a glove!!!!!!!!!!
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Wrapping Paper in the box........Hummmmm!!!....
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif[/img] any General Tsao's chicken ? http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03440.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03439.jpg |
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Hey. they have my phone for $130! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
That engine looks like it belongs there [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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see that was easy !!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Wrapping Paper in the box........Hummmmm!!!.... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03440.jpg </div></div> Aw c'mon Ken, those starving Chinese laborers are just trying to make a living! |
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Spoke too soon yesterday......After getting the engine in place yesterday I only got one bolt thru the motor mount, the other one wouldn't go in......at that point I had had enough, but after coming in and looking at this picture, I noticed that the engine was tipped to one side slightly........I thought I would just have to influence the engine slightly to get the bolt in.....so , today I get the car up on the lift so I can figure out the trans mount.......After getting the trans jacked up and in position, I went to get the second motor mount bolt in.......Darn!!....the engine is sitting on the Oil Pan and not letting the mount come down for the bolt to go thru......Time to re-invent the wheel.......So......I'm gonna have to make some new adaptor plates to move the engine up about a 1/2".......I knew this was going too easy..........But!!!.....It's all part of the process......
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Ken, the master, is at work....and I can't wait!
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Let me guess........................the problem is on the left side?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let me guess........................the problem is on the left side? </div></div>
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Try the bigblock engine pads, they fitted better when I did the swap. I think that they are a little bit thicker than the ones you got from China.
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