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Nice work Ken, looks like fun. Wish I lived around the corner from ya. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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That would explain why you weren't home when I tried to call...are you feeling okay?
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Ken,
I wish I lived around the corner too. I have a proper spring compressor I could have lent to you, or just done it for you. There's an art to positioning one of those things. SAFETY is always the first concern - not a speedy job. Stitches on Christmas Eve..............I'll bet you won't forget this holiday!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Anyway, I hope you're ok. (hands or head?) Verne Ken......in the future, please ask for help for A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G that you're not sure of. We're here to help if we can. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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[ QUOTE ] Ken, What brand of chassis black are you going to use? Keep up the great work. Dan. [/ QUOTE ] Rust-o-leum Bar-B-Que Black.......Rattle can.....works out great........Just the right amount sheen Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif [/ QUOTE ] I take that back.........It's the outdoor furniture Satin finish paint......#7777 Black Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/stupid.gif |
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Are you kidding about the stiches....I didn`t think "This was your first Rodeo" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
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LOL....Where are the stiches Einstein ?
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Yeah....we want to see pics of your stiches https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif
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Are you kidding about the stiches....I didn`t think "This was your first Rodeo"
Dan. LOL....Where are the stiches Einstein ? Left Hand......and I now have a Spring Compressor... Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/stupid.gif |
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Actually......What happened was that I decided to remove the upper and lower control arms on the rear end (one side at a time) to glass bead and paint them.......I removed the lower arm first after jacking up the frame with a bottle jack on the lift to remove just about all the spring tension (the plan almost worked) , when I took out the second bolt from the lower arm, the spring still had a slight amount of tension and the Spring/arm assy wedged itself against the rear end housing.....I pushed it with my hand (Stupid) instead of a screwdriver and there was just enough tension on the arm that when I pushed it out of the way it caught my hand between the arm and rear end housing....Damm that hurt..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif but the arms sure look good now....
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I thought it was the front springs. I have never heard of anyone getting wacked with a rear one.
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Nice talking to you Ken! Have the 'little woman' take care of you for a few days...not that she doesn't already! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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ok...feeling a little bored, lets see a pic Ken,
here is mine from last year, don't look like much, Doc was awesome getting it back right she was laying like a big cherry split and deep, anyone ever tell you how many nerves are in your finger, I looked like someone hit with a defibulatore while they cleaned it out with no meds. oh baby!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif |
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The "Finished Parts" ready for assy bench is starting to get Full........whenever I get overwhelmed by the amount of work to be done, I go in the basement and look at the bench and think of how much fun it's going to be putting this stuff back together.......
The Engine is being machined and should be back in the garage in a couple of weeks (Thanks to Tom Williams Wilmasboy) for the cylinder heads.......This is the point of the project where you seem to be overwhelmed and it seems to never end.....I've been there before, but to someone who has never done this before......It's one piece at a time and every one needs to be touched.......believe me ........the guy's that restore cars for a living understand that most people don't have a "Clue" how much Time and work is required.......Hat's Off to you guy's... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03775.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03776.jpg I had to "Cheat" a little bit and spray a little paint on the underside to see the result of the "Dirty Days" http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03781.jpg Ken |
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This is the point of the project where you seem to be overwhelmed and it seems to never end.....I've been there before, but to someone who has never done this before......It's one piece at a time and every one needs to be touched.......believe me ........the guy's that restore cars for a living understand that most people don't have a "Clue" how much Time and work is required.......Hat's Off to you guy's... Ken you got that right.... |
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And to do it one handed no less......
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Ken,
You`ve got the passion....I think you`ll agree with me...I always say "It`s hard to do shitty work". Dan. |
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Man.......That Red Dirt/Clay from these cars that come from the south is everywhere......After the bottom was given a light coat of paint before going to the Paint Shop, I blew out the inside of the frame rails and got the whole place dirty again, that stuff gets into every nook and cranny.........Any how .......here are some before and after pictures
After Power Washing........That Red dirt harden's like Cement until you knock it off with a wire brush and work it down http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03547.jpg Same Area after cleaning http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03798.jpg Getting there..... |
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Getting there is right! Looks awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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The Bumpers are out for Chroming https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif......here are the bumper brackets, Glass Beaded, Primed and painted.....waiting their turn to be re-assembled
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03809.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03808.jpg Little bit everyday.........makes the Mountain go away Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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That car is in some shape ken. Makes it so much more rewarding when you can finish the blasting and see no pits.
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"She is going to be very nice....for Lombard 07.
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You're doing an awesome job Ken..... you better bring it to Lombard when you "geter done" Can't wait to see the finished project!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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Took all the side glass and trim off for paint....here are some pic's looking down into the inside of the doors and 1/4 glass area's......Pretty neat to see solid metal
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03860.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03843.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03855.jpg Ken |
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Dropped the car off at the Paint shop today.....should have it back in 5-6 weeks
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03871.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03873.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC03874.jpg Ken |
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Stopped at the Engine Shop today also......Should have the engine back in two weeks......timing works out well as I can get the engine detailing and assy finished B4 the car gets back......... Door panels should be back from Just Dashes end of Feb......Bumpers are out for Chrome.....Need to get the Seat Covers made, but I'm gonna wait for the door panels just to make sure everything matches...........Ordered all new brakes and fuel lines.....all weatherstripping is ordered.......Gonna be a fun March/April/May..........May 15th is my targeted completion date https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif..........let's see how close I can hit it...
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Ken,
What paint shop is doing the work...from the looks of the pics...looks like a very clean shop. How about the color? And don`t say you want to surprise us https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Dan. |
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Ken, What paint shop is doing the work...from the looks of the pics...looks like a very clean shop. How about the color? And don`t say you want to surprise us https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Dan. [/ QUOTE ] The Paint shop is Pulera Collision Center in Kenosha, Randy (the Owner) is a clean "Freak".......even though they clean every day, every Saturday he has a crew come in and wash the place down to get rid of all the dust in the corners........the offices are done up in 50's decor....the whole complex is only two years old.......this is where the Gold car was painted..... Now , as to color............I'm 90% sure that when the paint comes out of the gun it will probably be "White" Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Hey Ken,
Sounds like it's going to be a cool car. We are in the process of restoring a White/red 65 Biscyane 2 door 409/400 right now. We are planning to paint it around the end of February and have it all done around May also. The 409 is all done and I just tore the M21 apart today for rebuilding. I'll look forward to seeing your car when it is done! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif Steve |
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Hey Ken, Sounds like it's going to be a cool car. We are in the process of restoring a White/red 65 Biscyane 2 door 409/400 right now. We are planning to paint it around the end of February and have it all done around May also. The 409 is all done and I just tore the M21 apart today for rebuilding. I'll look forward to seeing your car when it is done! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif Steve [/ QUOTE ] Steve............Post some pic's...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Looking fantastic. Did it need a paint job. Looking at the pics it looks pretty good. Then again, so do most of the cars on Ebay https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif.
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Looking fantastic. Did it need a paint job. Looking at the pics it looks pretty good. Then again, so do most of the cars on Ebay https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif. Jason [/ QUOTE ] It had an older Enamel driveway paint job with slight Fisheye.....I probably could have worked it out to look pretty good........But.........Now when it's done, it will be a "New" car.......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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You mean it won't be a Monte Carlo anymore?
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Ken,
Educated us on big cars. I know early Vettes (and would assume other late 50's early 60's cars) did not have paint codes. So the original color of the car is typically only found in the hidden areas like under the carpet and in the seat retainers (etc). Are full-size cars the same way, where there is no paint code? Or do you just want to paint it white verses the "original" color? Nice work. Good luck! |
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Actually........The guy that owned the car was a "Moron".....when he listed it on eBay, he had it listed as being a Monte Carlo and being White (actually it's Beige) in color.....the pictures that he posted along with the ad were probably a couple of years old.........(my fault for not going to look at it)..........it's a super solid car and I guess I saved it from the guy that had it as I don't think he was a "Car" guy........ When the car showed up, the inside of the car was filled with "Mold" and mechanically and electrically there were some "Issues"......the car was stored outside and was a very nice car at one time, but this guy didn't have a clue..........
He never even bothered to clean it........shipped it filthy dirty....The bottom line is......I'll be very happy with it when it's finished to my "Standards".......But if I had bought it with the intentions of just driving it,I would have been very dis-appointed....... I've been very "Lucky" (read "Solid") buying cars off eBay, but I have always bought knowing that I was going go thru anything I bought and paid accordingly.....again, it's my Winter therapy.......with a car at the end.....LOL Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Are full-size cars the same way, where there is no paint code? Or do you just want to paint it white verses the "original" color?
Nice work. Good luck! Dan.......Actually the paint code for the car is "V" which is Cameo Beige.........I just don't like the car that color.......I'm leaning towards White or possibly Sandalwood,or ?????????? Doing the work is easier that picking a color........ Ken |
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Ken.....you really need to paint it what ever color you like and makes you happy. If you like pink, paint it pink, you like sandlewood, paint it sandlewood. Personally, I think that car will look awesome whatever color you paint it.....except pink! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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DON'T PAINT IT PINK! And if you like pink then ....(fill in the blank)..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif
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Update..........The Paint shop, after starting to block the car out, decided that the second paint job that was on the car was suspect and we are now going to take the car in for Media Blasting.......They want to start from the bare metal and work up.......I'm getting an education in Chemical (Paint) Compatibility........Oh Well, at least it will be done correctly https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Neat...you'll have to share your lesson https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif
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Also.......After seeing the original color of the car while sanding (Gobi Beige) and looking at Marlin's car in Chevy Rumble..........I've decided to paint the car back to it's original color as it will be a "Unique" color combo..........So, Marlin......there will be at least two Gobi Beige cars around....LOL
Ken |
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