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<span style="font-size: 20pt">Remarkable amount and quality of work Bill!</span>

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-size: 20pt">Remarkable amount and quality of work Bill!</span> </div></div>

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Mr. Rose, your work is awesome, and your El Camino is ridiculously nice.

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Nice work thanks for the info...

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Beautiful work!

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After getting home from the GM Nationals/Solid Lifter Showroom, I jumped right back in. I stuck the chassis back on the Nova. I also put all the brake and fuel lines on, that I picked up at the show.

I also got the sound deadener in.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps0c18daff.jpg

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http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...psf54ca413.jpg

I also picked these up from Paul in the Solid Lifter Showroom over the weekend. I blasted and primed them. Still deciding on a color, but yellow is probably the #1 choice.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps7fb141d8.jpg

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Yellow tabs on a gold car...... <span style="font-size: 23pt">N. I. C. E. !!!!</span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Looking good. You've got great taste Bill, so whatever you choose will seem natural and correct. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Lots of progress since getting back from the Maryland Chevelle Show. Got the exhaust manifolds back from alum skinning. I'll paint them tonight, and put them on the motor.

I also picked up a shinny new stainless steel gas tank at the show. It's a very nice piece from Ground-Up. It fit like the original.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps169559bf.jpg

Picked up the rear leaf springs at the Md show, disassembled, stripped and sanded, then painted and reassembled them, and bolted them to the rear.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...pscbede862.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps6c348f24.jpg

Got the rear installed. It fought me a bit, but it all fell into place.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps37eb7e28.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps22921328.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps8d96a94f.jpg


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I just painted the manifolds, so I added a picture of them.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps857cb06c.jpg

I also started bolting parts on the firewall, like all the new power brake parts, and w/s motor.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps2d00e96f.jpg

Anyone who may know, I'm looking for a pic of the bracket that holds the front to rear brake line, to the hose. I'm not sure what it looks like, or where it goes.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...psd21fb694.jpg

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Looking Great Bill [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Look's cool Bill.

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Wow, just found this thread, crazy good.

Bill you must have some serious time dedicated to this build.

looking forward to meeting at NOCC.

Ryan

Constructive criticism...can't think of even one single thing.

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This is like a NJ Steve thread. Really enjoyable work Bill!

Tim

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Best picture I have of it. If you need one I think I have one?

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...e/IMG_8482.jpg

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I like it,it's cool. Some thing I wish I could have all ways wanted to do.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is like a NJ Steve thread. Really enjoyable work Bill!

Tim </div></div>

No, this one actually goes somewhere and progresses rapidly. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

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Thanks for the feedback. The resto continues. I got the Autogear M22 ready to go. Jason, I also found the brake line bracket. Thanks for the offer though.

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Looks great Bill. Did you get the standard 2.20 first gear M22 or the M22W with the 2.52?

Kurt

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Hi the nice work continues ...Which black did you use on the sub frame and car ? Since there seems to a hundred different blacks....
Keep up the nice work makes me wanna start workin on stuff.......

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks great Bill. Did you get the standard 2.20 first gear M22 or the M22W with the 2.52?

Kurt </div></div>
It's the M22W, with the 1969 shaft design Kurt.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ban617</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi the nice work continues ...Which black did you use on the sub frame and car ? Since there seems to a hundred different blacks....
Keep up the nice work makes me wanna start workin on stuff....... </div></div>

I wanted a flatter satin black on this car. I also wanted to do it with spray cans, since the frame is small, and I'm not painting the car, so I wanted less paint flying around, like you have with a gun. I also wanted something I could touch up easily. So after looking at several types of satin black, I decided to go with SEM trim paint.

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So today was a big day. I had all day to get something done. Decided to stick the motor and trans in. The motor went right in/no issues except it's a tight space for a Chevy big block.

Then it was time to stick the trans in. It shouldn't really be a big deal, just put it up there and push.....right? Well I spent 2 hours trying to drive it in that last 1/2&quot; .......no way it was going to go in. I finally decided to pull it back out and look for the problem. Well I found why.

The cheap piece of $hit throwout bearing fell apart. I can believe Summit would sell this piece of junk. My fault for not paying close attention to the bearing that cam with the clutch package. Lesson learned I guess. See pic below. The bearing had a cheap tin foil ring pressed on it, to hold it in place, instead of a steel one piece bearing.

Lesson: Don't use the cheap bearing that comes with the clutch kit!!!

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps56bb91be.jpg

This is what it looked like before it fell apart.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps38d8ef0a.jpg

This is after it broke off.
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If that's the hot rod you say it is, you don't need a throw out bearing. Just jam It in the next gear and go!!

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OUCH! Who makes the clutch kit for Summit? I know Zoom makes clutches for NAPA, maybe they make them for Summit, too?

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Steve....The clutch kit is a Ram. It's not a thousand dollar clutch, but it's a good street clutch. It was $400 for the clutch, pres plate, and &quot;throwout bearing&quot; I sent Summit pictures, and let them know how much time it cost me. We'll see what happens.

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URGH! What`s even worse is having a problem like this without a lift......Bill I think I heard you swearing yesterday all the way in Chicago....HA, &quot;ECHOES Of NORWOOD&quot; more like....
&quot;ECHOES OF Rose&quot;

Hope Summit does the &quot;Right&quot; thing! Your getting close now, looking Great [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Bill - Good response (to Summit w/ pix). Keep us posted on whether they do the right thing or not.

P.S. your M.O. L78 'El C' looks BAD *SS lurking in the background!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OUCH! Who makes the clutch kit for Summit? I know Zoom makes clutches for NAPA, maybe they make them for Summit, too? </div></div>

Those are made by Luk. Not perfect though. It's getting tough to find a throw out bearing that does not have a plastic collar.

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I believe you can still get a throwout bearing from GM. I bought mine at HBC. Here is the link:

http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/s...aring-AC-1969/

You might want to check with the parts department at your local GM dealership. The price maybe slightly lower. Hope this helps.

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Thanks Sal, but I already have a Centerforce bearing ordered. I should have it on Monday. I have 2 Centerforce bearings on other cars, with no issues.

Lots to do in the mean time. It took all day today to do the fairly simple job, painting the metal parts of the dash, clove comp, ash tray, etc.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...psf377629e.jpg

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Actually, it looks like you were building a fort for your kids to play in. All you need is an extra refrigerator box or two and you can have the entire castle. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Yea Steve, it took all morning to built the fort, and about 5 mins to paint the dash. It's a whole different project restoring a car that has already been painted. I've spent a number of hrs masking off the gold paint throughout this project.

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Dan

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Just started reading this thread.Couldn't stop till going thru the whole 12 pages.Great work!

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I got a few more projects done on the Nova. The metal parts of the dash are always fun to paint. Had to redo it 3 times before the paint would stick, and not fisheye, but it came out nice.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps8cacc055.jpg

I got the new shifter installed. Not a simple job with the Aurogear M22. The case is heftier, so the bracket for the shifter doesn't work without mods.....but I got some good advise from Ed Hartnett...done!

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps81b06a95.jpg

I also decided to redo the trunk. Too many scratches for me to deal with. It looks blotchy from the camera flash....It came out nice/looks great.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...psc5a5cca1.jpg

Also got the heater core in. So the whole unit can go in now.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps3de1c136.jpg

I bought a new throwout bearing!!!...One that I didn't have to &quot;throwout&quot;..........The M22 is in, the shifter works fine, and some good news, the drive shaft works. I just have to restore it, and put new u-joints in it. The back u-joint has to be 2 sizes to fit the Moser rear yoke.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps38f8c917.jpg

The shifter is thru the floor, but I have to enlarge the hole, and add the boot and trim plates.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps0c02d8f1.jpg

Also got the rear window sill repainted, new package tray, and back seat divider, and insulation.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps18495c3c.jpg

Thats it for now. I have a family wedding...back to work in a few days.

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Nice Bill! You're making great progress and it looks fantastic. Keep the photos coming!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice Bill! You're making great progress and it looks fantastic. Keep the photos coming! </div></div>

X2 [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Wow, going very well.

That transmission is going to bang gears nicely.

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice Bill! You're making great progress and it looks fantastic. Keep the photos coming! </div></div>

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Dan </div></div>

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Excellent work on such a nice car,the modifications are spot on,wished I could find such a fine specimen to work on.