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#1
06-24-2008, 07:00 PM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
Note to Ken......Put oil in the trans.
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06-24-2008, 07:56 PM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
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Note to Ken......Put oil in the trans. [/ QUOTE ] LOL
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06-26-2008, 02:02 AM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
When I ordered the 4 Core 427 replacement Radiator from U.S. Radiator, I assumed it would come as a " Factory Correct" unit........well......It was correct and worked very well except for one thing.....It came with "Small" tanks.....When I talked to U.S. about this.....they informed me that they didn't have any Tooling to produce the correct "Factory Big Tanks" and we went round and round about this Issue........Bottom line is they told me I had to find a "Old" Big Tank and they would use those Tanks and build me a New one.......I found one at the Jefferson Swap meet earlier in the year and was going to send it back to them for refurbishing........But...Instead I got hooked up with a Local Radiator Shop that was supposed to have a owner that "Get's It"..........Dropped it off and explained that I wanted a "Brand New" appearing recored Radiator assy........He called a week later and said it was finished........Lets just say that it was "Perfect" from a Functional point of view......Appearance......LOL......Spent 4 hours with paint remover getting the paint and runs removed so I could wire brush and Scotchbrite the Rust and Dirt that he just Painted over on the Side Frames......After cleaning and Repainting it turned out O.K........But......Why??......"And".....I got charged twice as much as U.S. wanted .........Live and Learn.....Don't people understand "Quality" anymore.....Anyhow....enough of the "Rant".......Here are some before and after Pic's.......I also replaced the Radiator Spacer with a 66 Unit.....the one that was in the car was a later model unit (67 up) that had a Embossed Rib in it.....and I now have the correct Fan Shroud that was put on at the same time.....Also changed the Speedo gear so the Speedometer reads correct after the Gear change......Done!!!
Before........Small Tank and Ribbed Spacer  After.........Big Tank and Correct Spacer   Correct Fan Shroud........  Done.......... Ken
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06-26-2008, 03:08 AM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
I see you found the correct bench seat 4 speed boot. Looks NOS. Got an extra one??? Where did you get it???? Andrew.
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06-26-2008, 06:04 AM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
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I see you found the correct bench seat 4 speed boot. Looks NOS. Got an extra one??? Where did you get it???? Andrew. [/ QUOTE ] I got the Boot off Ebay$$$$$$$$$$$ and as soon as we slow down a little at the Shop.....I am going to make a Mold to reproduce them.......Right now I can't get machine time in my own place........LOL.......It's not even close to NOS....But Black Inner tube patches and Spray Tire Shine sure make it look that way..... Ken 
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06-27-2008, 05:11 AM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
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[ QUOTE ] I see you found the correct bench seat 4 speed boot. Looks NOS. Got an extra one??? Where did you get it???? Andrew. [/ QUOTE ] I got the Boot off Ebay$$$$$$$$$$$ and as soon as we slow down a little at the Shop.....I am going to make a Mold to reproduce them.......Right now I can't get machine time in my own place........LOL.......It's not even close to NOS....But Black Inner tube patches and Spray Tire Shine sure make it look that way..... Ken [/ QUOTE ] If you could reproduce them that would be great. As we know they are very hard to find. I was lucky and a mint one was found for me. If you could make a EXACT reproduction I'm sure you could make some $$$.
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06-27-2008, 05:29 AM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
If Ken were to make a reproduction of the boot, I'm sure it would be exact. Wouldn't it be ironic if someone else was upset about a repro Ken made? It would never happen
 , but would be funny if it did.Jason
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#9
06-26-2008, 05:42 AM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
 ... Now that engine compartment looks correct. The tank looks nice.It does take some careful measuring to get the shifter in the correct spot with a Hurst. Looks like you have it in a good spot but is the stroke just as long as stock with that adapter?
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#10
06-26-2008, 06:07 AM
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Re: Biscayne Resto Project
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... Now that engine compartment looks correct. The tank looks nice.It does take some careful measuring to get the shifter in the correct spot with a Hurst. Looks like you have it in a good spot but is the stroke just as long as stock with that adapter? [/ QUOTE ] Everything worked out very well in the shifter area....Looks stock and it actually works........Stroke is about the same as stock Ken
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