Biscayne Resto Project - Page 17

DarrenX33 · #**161** 12-25-2006, 01:08 AM

Nice work Ken, looks like fun. Wish I lived around the corner from ya.

**Xplantdad** · #**162** 12-25-2006, 02:09 AM

That would explain why you weren't home when I tried to call...are you feeling okay?

Bruce (who also tried your cell...but the number is different?)

Verne_Frantz · #**163** 12-25-2006, 03:09 AM

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!!!!

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.

**kwhizz** · #**164** 12-25-2006, 03:14 AM

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Ken,

What brand of chassis black are you going to use?

Keep up the great work.

Dan.

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Rust-o-leum Bar-B-Que Black.......Rattle can.....works out great........Just the right amount sheen

Ken

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I take that back.........It's the outdoor furniture Satin finish paint......#7777 Black

Ken

**Postsedan** · #**165** 12-25-2006, 04:28 AM

Are you kidding about the stiches....I didn`t think "This was your first Rodeo"

Dan.

**Charley Lillard** · #**166** 12-25-2006, 04:55 AM

LOL....Where are the stiches Einstein ?

**Postsedan** · #**167** 12-25-2006, 05:15 AM

Yeah....we want to see pics of your stiches

Dan.

**kwhizz** · #**168** 12-25-2006, 05:20 AM

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

**kwhizz** · #**169** 12-25-2006, 05:43 AM

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.....

but the arms sure look good now....

Stupid

3macs1 · #**170** 12-25-2006, 05:58 AM

I thought it was the front springs. I have never heard of anyone getting wacked with a rear one.

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