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Don't worry....you would only lose points at an SYC judged event.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif wilma [/ QUOTE ] Cumby????? Care to respond........LOL... Ken |
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Ken....Sure looks nice https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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[ QUOTE ] Don't worry....you would only lose points at an SYC judged event.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif wilma [/ QUOTE ] Cumby????? Care to respond........LOL... Ken [/ QUOTE ] We don't do "Judged Events" anymore. Too many tractor mechanics who think they're musclecar experts. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif I used to be impressed with your attention to detail; then I noticed that you don't even know where the oil cap goes. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif Looks like you need some instructions from the SCW guys. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif (But then, we could all use that, right? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif) Seriously, she's lookin GREAT. Can I have a ride sometime? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif |
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Don't worry....you would only lose points at an SYC judged event.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif wilma [/ QUOTE ] Cumby????? Care to respond........LOL... Ken [/ QUOTE ] We don't do "Judged Events" anymore. Too many tractor mechanics who think they're musclecar experts. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif I used to be impressed with your attention to detail; then I noticed that you don't even know where the oil cap goes. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif Looks like you need some instructions from the SCW guys. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif (But then, we could all use that, right? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif) Seriously, she's lookin GREAT. Can I have a ride sometime? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif [/ QUOTE ] I'd like to get in line for a ride right after DC...the line forms to the left... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif |
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The Car should be painted today and I should have it home in a few days.......Been a long 3 weeks in the Body shop.......LOL......Here are some more engine pic's......put a dent in one of the valve covers moving it around...Darn.......
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04396.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04397.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04398.jpg Nice Job on the Carb Eric http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04399.jpg Ken |
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GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
What did you do to the exhaust manifolds? Did you coat them with something?? Rob M. |
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Ken's engine are ALWAYS super detailed.
I believe that he *may* have used Calyx... http://www.calyxmanifold.com/ |
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My pleasure Ken. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
The engine looks fantastic. Eric |
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I won't even tell you what those pics do to me!!! Those are SO nice. It really gives me something to aspire too...
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Bruce is correct..............Calyx........Glass Bead the manifolds then rub on the Calyx Paste(It's like a Graphite and wax mix)......after they are coated you just take a rag and wipe the manifolds to even out the coating.......If they ever start to look bad you just smear some more on and they look new again...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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That Cayne' is lookin' sweet. You just have to love the post cars!..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Good looking Ken! I'm a sucker for over spray though... that motor looks so clean... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif
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Just a little advice for anyone planning a "Future" Project.......Gather as many "Original" parts as you can......Because for all intents and purpose's......Most Reproduction parts as sold are basically....."JUNK".....The best Luck I've had is with the repro fuel and brake lines, they are usually "Pretty" good......but...It seem's like the rest of the stuff available is about 50-50 .......It seems the business's that sell this stuff just don't care..I just have a problem paying for something and then when it's not correct or does'nt fit, being told that "You're the first one to ever have a problem".......My customers hold my feet to the fire everyday in regards to the "Quality" of the product's we produce on a daily basis and it just "Irk's" me that these guy's don't have a Clue nor do they care........Just "Venting".....but , it's a problem because "WE" allow it to happen https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif
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Ken,It's even worse when they tell you the problem is in your car.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif
Basicly their quality control is still the customer...with enough complaints they may change things..yeah right! Steve https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04396.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04397.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04398.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04399.jpg [/ QUOTE ] Hey! Thanks Buddy!!!! Now I have four new Screen Savers! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif I'm startin to get nervous, and it ain't even my car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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Most Reproduction parts as sold are basically....."JUNK".....It seems the business's that sell this stuff just don't care.."You're the first one to ever have a problem"....... [/ QUOTE ] Ken, We hear you loud and clear on this one. I have been dealing with this for over 20 years and have worked very closely with some of the manufactures. I constantly ask, why when you are paying a designer to sit at a drafting table making the part while using an NOS original part to draw and measure from do you cut corners. It would have cost you NOTHING more to do it right the first time. Most of the things they scimped on were petty at best and there was absolutely no reason NOT to do it right the first time. I am constantly told the same thing you were, "you are the only one who has complained!" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif I am not new to manufacturing processes and things like gas tanks, weatherstriping, door handles, carpet, emblems, decals, exhaust hangers, wiring harnesses, inner fenders, etc, etc, would have cost NO more to do them right the first time around. I boggles my mind but only a select few have changed their tooling and gotten better. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Rick |
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This could start a whole discussion in itself. IF every reproduction part were dead-nutz correct, then we might have certain factions trying to present those parts as NOS! I'll fall back to the Build Sheet issue. When something IS reproduced authentically, then we cry about the possibility of misrepresentation. Not taking issue with anyone here; just looking at both sides of the coin. Something of a double-edged sword. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
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I know. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif I really need to just keep my mouth shut! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif Ken and Rick know I'm not bangin on them. The honest guys in the hobby deserve their parts to be the highest quality. But you'll always (it seems) have that small group of misguided opportunists who are anxious to jump on the unsuspecting.
OK, enough for now. Have Gags ban me and be done! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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In many establishments today we can no longer write personal checks because of all the fraudulent people writing bogus checks. Another case of the innocent people paying the price for those who chose to take advantage.....
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You know I was kidding, RIGHT? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Even if you weren't, I never take you seriously. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
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A couple of softies. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif [/ QUOTE ] That would include you, too D? |
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Damn straight!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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[ QUOTE ] Most Reproduction parts as sold are basically....."JUNK".....It seems the business's that sell this stuff just don't care.."You're the first one to ever have a problem"....... [/ QUOTE ] Ken, We hear you loud and clear on this one. I have been dealing with this for over 20 years and have worked very closely with some of the manufactures. I constantly ask, why when you are paying a designer to sit at a drafting table making the part while using an NOS original part to draw and measure from do you cut corners. It would have cost you NOTHING more to do it right the first time. Most of the things they scimped on were petty at best and there was absolutely no reason NOT to do it right the first time. I am constantly told the same thing you were, "you are the only one who has complained!" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif I am not new to manufacturing processes and things like gas tanks, weatherstriping, door handles, carpet, emblems, decals, exhaust hangers, wiring harnesses, inner fenders, etc, etc, would have cost NO more to do them right the first time around. I boggles my mind but only a select few have changed their tooling and gotten better. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Rick [/ QUOTE ] Rick........I agree 100%.......I think part of the priblem is that the people who fund the Repro parts are more Sales and Marketing people and "Just" want maximum return on their investment.........I won't mention any names but a "Big" time player in the Market that "Had it all together" years ago ......is now one of the worst and will never see another Nickel from me........... Ken |
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Don't get irked at just the reproduction Companies.
GM-Ford-Chrysler today license their name to go onto some parts that are nowhere near what the used to produce in quality & design years ago.Yet buyers see that familiar logo on a parts packaging and immediately assume it's worthy of their car. I'm seeing more & more 30+ yearold rusted hulks being bought today as a whole,just to acquire it's proper fitting/detailed rusted parts for another restoration. |
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Well...........We are making progress........Paint Squirted out the Gun.........Sherwin-Williams Base/Clearcoat Gobi Biege........Wet Sand and Buffing on Friday......Back Home Friday Night
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04400.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04401.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04404.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04405.jpg Ken |
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Me likem dat! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Also ......I finally found a use for our Dining Room.........LOL
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04407.jpg Ken |
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That Cayne' is lookin' sweet. You just have to love the post cars!..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif [/ QUOTE ] I`ll second that...very nice, Ken. Dan. |
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Looking good, Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif I like your taste in dining room curio cabinets, too....we have the same one https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Couple more Engine pic's...........
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04408.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04410.jpg Ken |
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Dang, that pulley system looks cool. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
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The whole engine looks sweet, I really like how the exhaust manifolds look...awesome job https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif
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All I can do is https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif
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Went to the Body shop today.............Shiney Parts...."At Last".........They are bolting on the doors and Deck lid and it "Should???" be home tomorrow....Now that it's getting warm out.....I'm getting Lazy........Nah!!!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04483.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04484.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04486.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04487.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04488.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04489.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC04492.jpg Ken |
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Looks like you drove the yellow Chevelle there?
Car is looking great! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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Now that's the RIGHT color! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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