Biscayne Resto Project

[kwhizz]

Got the Exhaust system put on today.....It's amazing how small in diameter the original tailpipes are........Also I found out that the Radiator has finally been shipped......That leaves getting the seats and bolting them in...........Getting close.......Here are some more pic's....









Ken

[Xplantdad]

Ken...ya gotta take some video when it's running!

It's looking so nice...

[Dave Rifkin]

The skills that you guys have amazes me; you can take a car completely apart in your garage, and make it look like brand new. I am struggling to replace the interior on my 1969 Corvette without making it look like too much of a "hack job".
Car looks great; I always look forward to updates on this car amd Steve's Trans Am restoration.

[Xplantdad]

"Ken definitely got skilz..."

[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