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You know how it goes guys https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif (I know Ed does https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif ), you have the best of intentions of doing all that nasty <u>fill-in-the-blank </u> work, but that car project just keeps calling you back. It was a good day. I got half of all the yard work I intended on doing, but got a good fill of Nova projects done!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
As for the "cute display", I have always been fascinated by women's synchronized swimming, particularly those aerial shots of the cool designs they make.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it) |
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Nice job. Did you have to re-dye or re-sew the belts?
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Hey Denis - I did have to redye the belts due to mild sun fade (western PA). They were turning a deep blue. I used "Rit" in hot water, stirred regularly, for 2 sessions of 1 hour a piece. I couldn't get my field stove working so the Mrs. kindly allowed me to use her stove. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif
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The Roof Deuce won't be making its public debut at SCR this year as Ed M. mentioned in another thread https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif . But, I am working to get it up to Bob Ashton's extravaganza in Chicago in November. In the mean time, I have time to do a few small remaining projects.
This project made me scratch me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif . I had assumed since Don Yenko had a bit of a reputation as being frugal that the "YENKO" emblem on the Dixco hood tach would be stenciled or stamped on. My original white on the emblem was in decent shape but the frame around it was very dull. I polished the entire frame and found this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/DSC_0029.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/DSC_0028.jpg I 'spect the gurus knew this already, but I thought this was pretty unique. |
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Interesting. Learn something new everyday.
Thanks for sharing. Jason |
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Yes, they were made that way direct from Dixco and shipped to Yenko with the logo already in place. Don didn't apply the logo himself. Many variations of this tach were produced with various logos on the face...apparently you just ordered them direct with whatever logo/packaging you desired and Dixco produced them that way. Most are raised like that, some were flat. I've actually seen the standard Dixco HT/x logo both ways... likely dependant on the time/year of production. FWIW the white Yenko logo WAS indeed a silk screen/tampo done over-top of the raised lettering.
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Neat stuff Sam...
All but this part... [ QUOTE ] This project made me scratch me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif [/ QUOTE ] Uh....ummm... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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Sam, sorry to hear the car is not coming.. Are you still going???
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif ................. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif ................... Just don't know what to say Bruce! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Rich,
Can only do one big car show a year at this point, so no https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif . Gonna miss SCR big time! You all have a hoot and hoist one (or two https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif ) for me. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif |
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Sorry to hear your not coming Sam... I'll see ya in the fall at the Musclecar Show in Chicago. I am trailering Phil's black 69 Chevelle SS survivor car there....
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Greg Roberts of the Nova Research Project will be doing the silk screen for my YENKO emblem on the tach frame. Greg also put together a tag/decal kit for my Deuce. He even has the correct tags for the various wire harnesses (white, pink, and green strips below) which I have never seen reproduced before. My dash harness still has the original ID tag on it and is in good shape, so that did not need to be made. Nice job Greg! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif ....
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very nice car,pretty much resembles my old Wallace duece [email protected]
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Had a chance to photo the Nova in her new desert environment. For cry from western Pennsylvania! ...
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Man Sam that car looks great! LOVE the traction bars and the Day-2 look! Keep the pictures coming.
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Whttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gifW Sam...Lhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifKING Ghttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gifhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gifD!!!
Have the Roofs seen the car in the flesh yet?. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif ~ Pete |
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Roofs have not seen it in person....yet.
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Sam,
Congrats on one of the nicest Yenko Novas I have ever seen. The restoration looks very, very nice and your effort to bring her up to the 100th percentile is paying off. The license plate brought a huge smile to my face. Congratulations on a super automobile! Did you install the NOS wipers? Off topic, but what are you shooting with? Looks to be dSLR quality. Best, Dan |
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Really nice car Sam...top notch resto!!! I'd love to see it in person some day! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Sam, the car looks "Kick A$$" Very very nice!!!
Rich https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif |
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Thanks guys. Yes, Dan, a dSLR. Been experimenting with it and lighting and manual exposures - lots to learn. Interior shots are tuff to shoot - can't use flash. Thot you'd pick up on the dandy USA1 plate. You described it to me spot on! Thanks for your honest description. The NOS wipers blades are on her too. Love the little touches! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
Hats off to the Mayor, the Mrs Mayor, Joe, and the rest of the Donahue Deuce Crew!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif |
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Its all about the little touches! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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Hey Sam...are we ever going to see her at Pavillions? Hmmm...maybe we could get that Bill Edel guy out there as well with his! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Damn that guy takes nice pics. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif My hope is that we get to be there when the Roofs get their first look. Earl, and Linda are a hoot. Very nice folks. I think she likes her new home in AZ. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
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Sam
That car looks fantastic, how about a shot next to the chevelle https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif |
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Sam..can I drive it... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif, just a little... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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[ QUOTE ]
Damn that guy takes nice pics. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif [/ QUOTE ] Yes he does! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif ...and you do nice work! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif CONGRATULATIONS Sam! It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif [ QUOTE ] My hope is that we get to be there when the Roofs get their first look. [/ QUOTE ] I'm guessing they will be quite emotional https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif |
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/DSC_0224.jpg wOw !! attention to detail is amazing !! great work!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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Eye watering, jaw dropping beautiful!!!
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Had to dig deep to find this dusty ol' thread, but thought it was time to update you on the Roof Deuce progress.
First up is a continuation of the Roof's day-two speed parts restoration. Mikey (M22Mike) is a consummate restoration guru who is decent enough (don't let this go to your head Mikey) to share some of his resto secrets. Earl and Linda decided to put their tried and true Hurst Competition Plus shifter that they removed from their '69 Chevelle convertible into their Deuce. This is what it looked like when I got the Nova... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/P1070519.jpg and after it was broken down and degreased.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/DSC00275.jpg |
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Mikey recommended using phosphoric acid (available at Lowes/H. Depot) to remove old finishes in prep for the new plating. Each metal and its finish respond to the acid differently so they have to be monitored. Some items take only a few hours of soaking others may take a day or so. Mikey tip: after you remove the item from the phosphoric and rinse it in hot water while scrubbing it with a stiff brush , use a heat gun or hair dryer to dry it as quickly as possible to avoid flash rusting. I didn't think I would need it out here in the dry old desert - but I sure did. Make sure you use rubber gloves and don't splash that acid on any fabric - it will turn it immediately blue! Here are all of the prepped items (some non-shifter stuff too) I was going to have plated...
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I chose my plating types and color based on what I saw as I disassembled the shifter. I selected clear zinc and black zinc. Mikey would correct me and tell me that cadmium was the correct and more durable finish. This was a test resto for me and my local plater did not have cad plating capability so zinc (and chrome) it was. Here are the items back from the plater....
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Going back together (no grease at this time as this was a "dry" run)....
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All done. The Hurst Shifter Rebuild Tutorial under "Technical and Restoration" was a big help. <font color="blue"> Thanks to Darren, Mikey, and Crash for taking the time to document their process and for sharing their secrets. This is the type of thing that makes this site <u>head and shoulders above the rest!</u> </font> https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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