Biscayne Resto Project

[SS427]

Ah he is just good at using Photoshop.....

All kidding aside Ken, it always amazes what the average Joe can produce out of their garage when they take their time to do it right. The first time I saw Ken's Nova I was blown away. We have seen it time and time again on this site. Even more amazing when some of the so called "Restoration shops" that are paid good money can't even come close to doing them as nice as Ken and many of the others who have posted on here.

[SS427]

And speaking of junk restoration parts just wait till I tell you about and show you pictures of the glass fiasco I have been going through. Only a blind man would ship me this sh!t not once but THREE times!!!! Unbelievable. And guess what, I am the ONLY one who has complained.

[ORIGLS6]

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Ah he is just good at using Photoshop.....

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Hey, that's my line!

Actually I've always wondered if he didn't have 47 illegal aliens doing the work while he watched from the chaise lounge on the deck, sipping Jamaican Rum and feeding the Koi in the pond.

[Xplantdad]

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Ah he is just good at using Photoshop.....

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Hey, that's my line!

Actually I've always wondered if he didn't have 47 illegal aliens doing the work while he watched from the chaise lounge on the deck, sipping Jamaican Rum and feeding the Koi in the pond.

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LOL...

[kwhizz]

It's more "Patience" than anything.........and knowing where you want to end up........In reality almost anyone can do the same.....

Thanks for the Compliments

Ken

[kwhizz]

Finally.........The Radiator showed up today....Great.....Install it, add coolant, and fire it up.........Right..................."Not".......... ..I'm glad this is almost over because I can't take much more of this Non-Sense..........O.K.......I install the Radiator......smooth.......installed in 10 minutes.....Go into the Basement to get the Hoses and clamps.......I found out that I had double ordered the hoses......(If I ever do another car, "EVERYTHING" will get checked Immediately)....Here is a picture of the hoses that were ordered for the same application.....





The shortest upper hose is about 4" too long and has to be cut on only one end, the other would need to be cut on both ends.......I'll cut to suit, But.....I ordered hoses to fit now after cutting the hose with a "Steak" knife, it's my problem if I screw it up.......Never looks as good as properly made hose.......Small thing....but....Also the lower hose has "No" spring in it to keep it from colapsing........Sheesh.....
Now , I open the Package with the Tower Clamps that was ordered as a "Radiator" set......Here's what was in the Pkg



2pcs 2 1/16" and 1pc 2 1/2".......Now the plans to start it will have to wait until "Hopefully" Friday.......If the Clamps show up........

Heres a pic of the Radiator installed......so close...



Look.........I can't be the only person in the world that is having these "Stupid" issues with aftermarket suppliers.........

Ken

[Postsedan]

I can't be the only person in the world that is having these "Stupid" issues with aftermarket suppliers.........

No your not.....perhaps if you call the troubled supplier your dealing with....and tell them that you need a gallon of "Blue" windshield washer fluid for that nice new bottle....they would probably screw that up too.


Dan.

[VintageMusclecar]

IMO, I think what you're going through with these aftermarket "snafu's" is one of the reasons (if not the main reason) why legit. NOS parts command some of the prices we see...because they <u>FIT</u>.

Honest mistakes happen, that's to be expected...but when mistakes like these become the norm instead of the exception, then there's a serious problem.

Eric

[Xplantdad]

When i ordered my upper radiator hose...I had to cout about 4 inches off of it to fit...too!

At least the lower has a spring inside it...though I saved the spring from the one I was taking out just in case...

Ken...the car is awesome. We can wait. Take 'er easy buddy. Let's let em have it at SEMA...