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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-17-11 02:35 PM - Post#2127000
I've already started with the conversion and will be posting updates directly here in the future.....but....here's a link explaining what has happened up to this point..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads .php?ubb... Ken |
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Tri5man Frequent Contributor Posts 1512 
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08-17-11 03:17 PM - Post#2127016
I almost made the same mistake once on a 57 Chevy Handyman wagon and bought it sight unseen. It had a new 383 motor, 350 trans new paint for $12,000. I thought how much could I lose. Fortunately I drove from Louisville , KY to Hometown, WVa. before buying it. If the car was outside I'd of kept on going. It had new paint all right all over dents and rust. Believe me when I tell you this car was the biggest POS I've ever seen. Not only will i never buy a car sight unseen but a will never drive a long distance to see a POS either. |
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hussler Forum Newbie Posts 17 |
08-17-11 03:18 PM - Post#2127017
Wow Ken!!! You do nice work. I just hope I can get my 66 Impala SS done soon!!
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flager "5th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 330 |
08-17-11 04:58 PM - Post#2127073
What is a POS? |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021 
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08-17-11 05:55 PM - Post#2127091
POS=Piece of S Ken, I am in the middle of the same thing. Buying a 71 Eldorado convertible. california car. I am flying to KC MO to look at it myself. $500 so I dont need to trust anyone else. We also know how big of a project I am into with my 65. I only did the powertrain first and now the body. 
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HAL_396 Member Posts 2710 
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08-17-11 07:59 PM - Post#2127122
Did you sell the Biscayne yet?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-18-11 01:13 AM - Post#2127182
Did you sell the Biscayne yet? Nope!!......I had it priced way above where the market is........And.....Reality is starting to set in..... Ken |
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HAL_396 Member Posts 2710
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08-18-11 03:51 PM - Post#2127432
Its always easier to go down than it is to go up. I hope you get a good price for her.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-18-11 06:57 PM - Post#2127505
I needed to raise the Engine about 5/8" to get the Pan off the Crossmember.....Rather than mess around with Frame mounts and Motor mounts, I decided to make new motor mount adaptor plates......because the mounts are on an angle and I wanted to raise the engine, I had to figure out how much to move the rubber mount holes and how much thicker to make the plate to get everything to fall into place.....here are some pic's Store bought plate in black......you can see how the 3 rubber mount holes are moved down and the plate is also thicker  New plate mounted to the engine......  Rubber mount installed......  Engine down on the mounts and the holes line up perfectly....Just slid the bolts in....I love it when a plan comes together....   Pan not sits nicely above the crossmember.....  And sits perfectrly with the bottom of the crossmember  Also got my raised alternator mounting kit....   |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-21-11 06:00 PM - Post#2128623
Got entergetic this morning and created a major mess in the garage.....took the front end apart....Grille, bumper, lights, etc.......also took off the rear bumper assy.....the car is going for Media blasting on Tuesday....when it gets finished there (gonna be interesting to see what's under the 1/8" of paint) I'll bring it back home and gut the Interior and then off to the Puleras where they will work their magic on the Body.......The Bumpers will also go out for re-chroming   LOL.............   But....as Shoddy the body and paint on the car is....the "Important" stuff is in pretty good shape....Trunk floor is perfect......and there is just minor surface rust behind the rear bumper.....should clean up pretty easy......could be a lot worse    Time to start ordering parts ............ |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-23-11 07:10 PM - Post#2129462
The car is going for Media blasting tomorrow.....So....I wanted to break the car down a little more......Found the trunk full of Nu Yawk mouse crap....  tail light assy's are pitted with lousy chrome....I'll try and find some NOS ones......if not I'll just get these rechromed$$$$$$  The paint is probably 1/16" thick in spots....  Anyone need any Nu Yawk Day 2 Speakers....LOL  Except for the speaker holes and the dents on the outside of the doors......the doors are rust free.....a welcome surprise..   Took the rear seat out and the there was just light surface rust on the seat pan.....   Ready for the trailer.....  Look what I found.........Hadn't been started for two years.....110 octane and a Diehard and she started right up....amazing...  we will see what's under all that paint in a couple of days |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-23-11 07:15 PM - Post#2129464
Getting Closer.................. 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-26-11 04:59 PM - Post#2130565
Picked the car up this afternoon......I'll post some better pic's tomorrow...but...In a nutshell........It's better than I thought......Remember, I have new fenders so I didn't have the old ones blasted, but....the Doors,Hood, Trunk Lid, Rockers are all in great shape........the wheel openings in both quarters had rust and had been patched..........Gonna have to get some patch panels and repair them correctly.......Not as bad as I expected, but......I'm glad we decided to blast the body to really see what was under that "Survivor" Nu Yawk Paint.....LOL Drivers Side    Passenger side....   Rear......   More Tomorrow.......... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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08-26-11 06:34 PM - Post#2130593
congrats, now cover up that bare metal.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-27-11 04:28 PM - Post#2130866
Got the car out of the trailer today to clean it up and strip the inside so when I get the call to take it to Pulera's for Body/Paint.....it will be ready......Again....there is good and bad after stripping.....but....I think there is more good than bad..... Here are the bad pic's.....   And some good pic's......the doors are rust free except for a minor area that will require a little a little patch...  Doors and rockers are in great shape.....   Drivers side is perfecto.......   Floors......Minor surface rust only....  Found this "Classic" Nu Yawk spare tire cover.........  And I decided to store it in the Garbage can.....A fitting end..  And.....as I was working on the car today I could almost hear it telling me "Thank You" for getting me out of Nu Yawk....LOL |
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275 
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08-27-11 08:16 PM - Post#2130940
Thanks for all those great pictures, Ken!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-29-11 07:29 PM - Post#2131671
Did some more dis assembly today.....took the rest of the front sheetmetal off and things ended up being better than expected.....all the Body mounts are in great shape.....the only issue is the lower fender mount on the passenger side will need to be replaced.......the mounting surface was rusted away and the body shop (LOL) that repaired the fenders just tack welded the lower portion of the fender to the body......Nu Yawk's finest.......the original cowl paint behind the fender cleaned up very nicely.......Here's some pic's from today...           |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-29-11 07:40 PM - Post#2131678
More........  With the heater box out, I was able to get a shot inside the cowl area.......Looking pretty good in there.....  Getting Closer........
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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08-29-11 09:06 PM - Post#2131715
At least you'll be able to get to the front body mounts! I bought a set of mounts from SoffSeal. Cheap imported stuff - they ended up looking like those on your car after just three years. Ended up with PU units from Energy. Problem fixed.
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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08-30-11 09:56 AM - Post#2131871
it is difficult to be happy seeing how rust free your project is when I see how bad mine was. congrats and I hope you keep finding rust free parts of the car.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
08-30-11 05:46 PM - Post#2132029
Almost Done......LOL.....Got the Goodie box from John at Speartech today.......Plug and play....Well almost....    Stopped at the Body Shop today (Puleras in Kenosha, Wi)and talked to Randy about getting the car in......Randy told me to bring all the bolt on parts in, Hood, Fenders,Doors,Deck Lid, etc.......So.....The part of doing a project that I hate more than anything........Taking the window mechanisms out of the car........What a Pain in the A$$!!!.........Only have the patience to do one a day........   Parts from inside one door.....  Gonna order the quarter patch panels and in a week or two the body should be at Puleras......... Getting Closer......
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hussler Forum Newbie Posts 17 |
09-02-11 02:41 PM - Post#2133018
How low do you plan to lower it?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-02-11 05:17 PM - Post#2133045
How low do you plan to lower it? I will be happy to get it to sit just about as it is in the above picture..... Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-03-11 08:13 PM - Post#2133436
Dropped off the loose sheetmetal at Puleras last week....It looks like it will be a couple of weeks before they will be ready for the body as they are slammed with repair jobs....so I continued with the dis-assembly.....took all the windshield trim off and everything is in great shape in the windshield area...so..as long as I have to wait a couple of weeks, I'm gonna put the engine back in and get the exhaust system made and I'm going to hook up the 4L65E trans to the stock column shift linkage.......so, I can make up a shift arm for the trans....Compared to the 37 Ford build....this is simple.....things just go together...(so far).....here are some pic's from today.... Anyone want a "Genuine" Nu Yawk Dice/Scotch Tape rear view Mirror.......Special Long Island Option.....  Frame assy in great shape......     |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-05-11 07:07 AM - Post#2133873
It's a Beautiful day here today........I should be waxing my newly purchased "Mint" Nu Yawk original paint survivor car and be taking it out for a drive.....LOL..........     Like they say in Jamaica..........Soon Come.... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-07-11 06:41 PM - Post#2134967
I also took the fenders (old and new) down to the shop today...... the NOS fender and the new old fender needed some trim holes put in.......Trying to figure out how to position them correctly from the Factory Assembly manual is quite the project.......I'm sure it makes sense to someone....LOL....Heres the page from the manual with the Dim's.....  So............How to do this and get all the seperate letters to be in the right place.......I took the old fender and measured where the first and last holes were relative to the crease and door side opening......  And.....Since I was going to trash the fenders anyway.....I got the Plasma Cutter out.....and got down to bare metal.......The layers of paint were just like reading tree rings  Cut the pattern out of the old fender.....  Measured and drilled one of the holes in the new fender.....It just so happened that the holes size allowed me to screw in a 8-32 screw.....tighten up the one screw.....positioned the other hole, drilled it thru and added the second screw......now I had a drill jig for drilling the other holes in position and to the correct size     Look how thick the "ORIGINAL Survivor" paint is on the old fender.....LOL  |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-07-11 06:46 PM - Post#2134971
The other fender is a used Rust free Caprice fender.....so.....We had to weld up the Caprice emblem holes and drill the Impala holes....  
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-08-11 05:30 PM - Post#2135328
I ordered a new set of Body mounts and want to change them before the car go's to Pulera's......Started loosening the old bolts but needed to soak them in some penetrating oil....so in the mean time I pulled the fuel tank down.....bottom of the trunk floor looked pretty good....   Then I continued with the paint stripper around the trunk are......Boring!!   |
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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09-08-11 08:54 PM - Post#2135398
Wow, Ken, the area above the tank looks great! Love the way the hot tailpipes are run next to the gas tank, too.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-09-11 05:21 PM - Post#2135711
Changing the Body mounts.........Its like should I let the sleeping Dog lie......or should I kick it......LOL....I decided to Kick it and I'm glad I did........I started by removing the front ones first and they were rusted away so bad they just snapped off......   Did one side at a time with some wood and a jack....  Glad I changed them out.........What a "Pile"   Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-11-11 03:22 PM - Post#2136243
Finished Stripping the firewall on my Mint Original Paint Survivor car today...  Here's what else I found.......Must be another one of those "Special" Nu Yawk Brake options.......What a pile....Glad I took it apart...  Not much left to take apart....... 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-27-11 04:34 PM - Post#2141509
Checked the frame out pretty closely......99.9% of the frame was dead solid....but...I found a pencil sized hole in the outer frame rail in front of the drivers side rear wheel......started pecking on it and it started to grow.....LOL.....I ended up putting in a couple of small patches after getting to solid metal....I was going to bring the wire welder home from the shop ( my cars are now "Banned" from coming into the shop)but it didn't work out....and.....The Princess left her purse out and I bought a new 115 volt welder for the garage....Wow!! what a machine......Technoligy has come a long way....Zapped the patches in place....Good as new.....sprayed some undercoating and except for the color it's good as new....   Also.....My mint survivor Grille had been smashed and straightened in it's past to where the bars would need some welding and straightening......It's the top grille in the pic's and it doesn't look bad in the pic, but, it's not of the quality I would put on the car after finishing.....So....I bought one off eBay that is perfect (lower grille in pic), but it still needs to be stripped,Bright Dipped and reanodized......$$$$ Love those Mint Nu Yawk cars...  Also....I moved all the parts into the basement so I can sort thru and clean, paint, and detail for reassembly.......She's gonna be "pissed" when she go's down there....LOL...       The fenders are now at the body shop and being worked on and the trunk lid is going tomorrow.....Getting close for whats left of the body to go there for repairs and finishing |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-27-11 04:41 PM - Post#2141512
The Body Shop has already started on the loose sheetmetal I dropped off a couple of weeks ago....heres the bottom of the hood....  Pulera's in Kenosha....the cleanest body shop in the country....LOL 
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66biskwik Frequent Contributor Posts 1052 |
09-27-11 05:21 PM - Post#2141533
Looks like the game room is on hold for awhile. 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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09-28-11 05:56 AM - Post#2141703
looks good.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-28-11 08:26 AM - Post#2141732
Leon........I thought my car was in bad shape.....I admire you for your patience and dedication that you are putting into your project.... Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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09-28-11 09:34 AM - Post#2141747
I am currently wasting a week of my project waiting for hinge pins since Hubbards obviously does not know enough about them. Cant believe something so simple can be engineered so poorly in the replacement market. I know why I got out of the engineering game before I entered it. I was 16 credits short and got a business degree, now I know why. sorry for the rant. I do have some fabrication work to do for the fender mounts, so I should quit whining and start making mockup mounts.
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Jim.Biron "6th Year" Platinum Supporting Member Posts 2290 
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09-28-11 12:12 PM - Post#2141790
The Body Shop has already started on the loose sheetmetal I dropped off a couple of weeks ago....heres the bottom of the hood.... Pulera's in Kenosha....the cleanest body shop in the country....LOL Ya gotta love those specialty assembly tables. You never see those listed in the tool catalogs.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-28-11 05:22 PM - Post#2141885
Dropped off the Deck lid at Puleras today.....  Fenders in the system waiting their turn  I rebuilt the lower fender mount on the passenger side and took the windshield out........what a surprise....the window channel was like the car was built yesterday......Dodged a bullet there....here are some pic's      Also.....I got a call from Just Dashes as they are starting on the Dash Pad... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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09-28-11 08:19 PM - Post#2141971
any chance of photos of the lower fender mount you made? I am in the middle of making one. Mine aint pretty, but looks like it will work. I need to get up in my loft and get my fender down to make sure before I epoxy, panel bond or weld it in. What did you use for the nut in the mount? I know it needs to be caged in or similar. Also, did they remake the lower windshield piece and weld it in or use panel bonding adhesive?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-29-11 05:30 AM - Post#2142082
Leon......Cage Nut........and the windshield area looks to be factory......Again....a pleasant surprise........I think that part is available in reproduction.....I'll post a pic later.... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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09-29-11 06:49 AM - Post#2142110
the part being available or the cage nut? my body mounts already look out of place with hex nuts on the cowl side.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-29-11 05:07 PM - Post#2142342
the part being available or the cage nut? my body mounts already look out of place with hex nuts on the cowl side. The lower windshield area I believe is reproduced.....I remember seeing it on one of the internet sites.... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
09-29-11 05:25 PM - Post#2142353
Stock Driver side lower fender mount.....The hole is 1/2" in dia and it is 3 3/8" foward of the end of the rocker panel, 1/2" in from the frame side of the body lip and the fender mount surface is 2 1/4" down from the top edge of the factory mount where it is spot welded to the cowl area...   I cobbled together the Passenger side from 1/16" thick sheetmetal I found in the garage   Ain't pretty......but it works....Hope this helps Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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09-29-11 06:21 PM - Post#2142376
mine looks just as home made.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-06-11 09:47 AM - Post#2144444
I'm waiting to get the car into the Body Shop right now.....kinda in that limbo mode where not much is happening.....But....The car was undercoated since new but the drivers foot pan had some rust from the inside, it didn't go thru but it thinned out the metal.......so, I did the Rust removal thing from the inside but I didn't want to leave it the way it was......so.....I pieced out a replacement floor pan section and welded it in over the existing floor.....I painted and prepped between the two pieces and tacked it in......then I sprayed a can of Boeshield around and in between the seams......then I put seam sealer along the seam and painted the patch.......I didn't want to cut out the panel as it wasn't really that bad....just thin, and since the floor pan had the undercoating from new......I didn't want to deal with that mess of making it match........Remember.......this is a "Driver"...and it will be lowered....so when I'm finished it's gonna get Dirty underneath......"And".....Stay that way......LOL  The windshield frame is like the day the car was built.....absolutely no rust....  Got the car out of the garage and into the trailer ready to go to the body shop.......Just waiting for the phone call    Gonna order Ridetech Coil Over suspension (tubular control arms etc.) that should lower the car a couple of inches and 4 wheels disc brakes...... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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10-06-11 04:16 PM - Post#2144546
you work too fast. I am still waiting on my hinge rebuild kit. seems usps has lost it in philly for six days now.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-18-11 05:45 PM - Post#2148713
Some of the purchased parts are starting to show up.......After doing the LS Swap in the 37 Ford, I was very happy with the way the Fuel system worked out....I used the GTO fuel pump/sender assy..........the GTO set-up does not required a Pressure regulated return line as it is a self-contained unit.......So..... The new fuel tank showed up today and I brought a Fuel pump down tp figure it out.......... New Tank  Tank and GTO Pump assy.........LOL  Hummmm!!!!! Now I just need the Pump assy to fit....I don't need the float arm function as I will be using the stock Impala Fuel Gauge sender.....So.....We need to get it as compact as possible......   I am just going use the original top of the pump to seal to the yet to be fabricated flange that will be welded into the tank and for the internal pump harness plug to connect to the external harness....All the existing GTO gas tank venting will be removed and sealed off .......It seems that everything will fit with a small sump area added to the bottom of the tank.......Ahh!!!.......The Fun starts Before and after.........  |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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10-18-11 10:19 PM - Post#2148812
I didnt want to create a rust problem ten years down the road so I went with a tank from a 90 impala. It is plastic, but I did have to put a different pump in it since the LT1 and LS1 both work on different fuel pressures and volumes. Keep up the good work. Waiting on a lower spring and trying to get to Dallas or Pheonix for rust free front outer fenders.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-19-11 04:27 AM - Post#2148846
I didnt want to create a rust problem ten years down the road so I went with a tank from a 90 impala. It is plastic, but I did have to put a different pump in it since the LT1 and LS1 both work on different fuel pressures and volumes. Keep up the good work. Waiting on a lower spring and trying to get to Dallas or Pheonix for rust free front outer fenders. Leon.......I considered the same thing but I heard there were some fitment issues with a "Hump" in the top of the Tank....Was that an Issue?? |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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10-19-11 06:05 AM - Post#2148878
not there yet, but it will be. Cant imagine cutting a coffee can sized hole with the plasma cutter and using the part cut out to fabricate a lid for the new hole could be anything we couldnt handle for all of the effort so far.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-20-11 05:00 PM - Post#2149467
So......I get home from the Body Shop.....Looks like another 2 weeks before the Body can get in......And i see a bunch of Boxes by the garage door......I check the front door and more Boxes........I almost got everything in the basement before she got home........as I'm carrying the last 5 Boxes in the basement she said......."Now I know why you have been vacuuming and washing dishes".........LOL.....I ain't afraid of her.....So......here's todays "stash"....      |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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10-20-11 10:32 PM - Post#2149547
envy. I only get strippers for a weekend. would gladly do dishes for that.
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018 
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10-21-11 07:04 AM - Post#2149601
Sweet - always fun to get new parts. Am struggling with what looks like front lower control arms. How do those work?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-21-11 09:46 AM - Post#2149640
Here's a better picture......Corrections for correct alignment are built into the control arms......If you look at the pic's closer you will see the old strut rod is built into the lower control arm and controlled with a Ball swivel rather than the rubber bushing By the way it's all Ridetech .......  Ken |
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Jim.Biron "6th Year" Platinum Supporting Member Posts 2290
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10-21-11 10:31 AM - Post#2149655
So......I get home from the Body Shop.....Looks like another 2 weeks before the Body can get in......And i see a bunch of Boxes by the garage door......I check the front door and more Boxes........I almost got everything in the basement before she got home........as I'm carrying the last 5 Boxes in the basement she said......."Now I know why you have been vacuuming and washing dishes".........LOL.....I ain't afraid of her.....So......here's todays "stash".... You wouldn't have a listing of everything ordered would you? I'd love to see that.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-21-11 06:14 PM - Post#2149772
RideTech........65-66 Coil over front and rear suspension kit #11290109 Front Stabilizer Bar #11289100 Rear " " " #11289102 The kit drops the car 2"-3" using Stock Spindles Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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10-25-11 12:55 PM - Post#2151073
 in case you wanted to see my fitment of the tank. waiting on the straps and panel bonding adhesive to cover it up.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-25-11 03:17 PM - Post#2151126
in case you wanted to see my fitment of the tank. waiting on the straps and panel bonding adhesive to cover it up. Cool!!................ |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-25-11 03:18 PM - Post#2151127
Got another 2 cartons of "Stuff" today.......Had the Mint Survivor Bumpers straightened and replated......I sent them to Tri-City Plating in Kentucky.......I would highly recommend these guy's......they took out all the dents and the plating is perfect..........Reasonable pricing also.....       High Quality with reasonable prices..........Great Job Tri-City |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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10-25-11 03:46 PM - Post#2151135
you have great taste in cars, but in shirts...the jury is out. (pic #1)
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ImpalaDave Member Posts 258 
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10-25-11 05:14 PM - Post#2151175
Ken is that Tri-City in Tennessee? I couldn't find one in Kentucky. Thanks Dave
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66cayne Frequent Contributor Posts 1802 |
10-25-11 06:05 PM - Post#2151191
ummm.. candy!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-26-11 04:45 AM - Post#2151326
Yes....Tennessee......Sorry |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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10-26-11 07:43 AM - Post#2151369
Nice. Had Tri-City do the rear bumper and guards for my 66 4 or 5 years ago. Really nice. Dan
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-28-11 02:29 PM - Post#2152110
Well......Now we can get Serious.......Got a phone call from Puleras today to bring the car there.......    In its new home for a while.....   A picture of the owner of Pulera's..........Randy  George , the Body guy that did the 37 Ford is going to do all the work on my Mint Survivor car also.......so....I'm sure he might be able to save the "Beater"......He already started on the doors .........   Now ....After SEMA, I'll have ambition to get all the parts organized, detailed and be ready for reassembly....... |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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10-28-11 02:40 PM - Post#2152115
Awesome - that's a vey positive accomplishment!
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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10-29-11 06:22 PM - Post#2152469
Kwhizz, you putting your computer inside the cab or outside in the engine compartment? I am about to decide for myself.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-29-11 08:34 PM - Post#2152509
Kwhizz, you putting your computer inside the cab or outside in the engine compartment? I am about to decide for myself. Don't know yet.....I'll wait and see what you do.....LOL |
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Tomme Forum Newbie Posts 82 
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10-30-11 01:45 AM - Post#2152538
I found space for my TBI ECM just below the glovebox, so i mounted it on an aluminum plate that hangs on a couple of brackets.   You can see more at: http://tomme.se/blogg/?cat=30
Kwhizz, you putting your computer inside the cab or outside in the engine compartment? I am about to decide for myself. Don't know yet.....I'll wait and see what you do.....LOL
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-30-11 06:51 AM - Post#2152575
Tomme.....Great Job!!.........The final placement will be determined by the length of the Harness and room under the dash......I'm looking forward to the time when I have to address that problem.....LOL |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
10-31-11 03:46 PM - Post#2153162
Stopped at Pulera's today.....Walked into the "Dirty Room" and here's what I found......all my parts staged and waiting for George to work his magic....George had already hammer and dollied dents out of the passenger side quarter panel......couldn't feel a thing where the dents were.....he was also starting to patch the wheel openings.....Good things happening.....And the real fun is starting......George also told me that this is the first time he had ever patched a Mint Survior car.......LOL     
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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11-01-11 07:33 AM - Post#2153389
I don't know how they stand working in such a filthy body shop - the conditions are utterly deplorable.  Sure seems like they've jumped on this project, and that it won't turn into one of the often heard about 2 year nightmares - AKA bodyshop hell. I wish I had half the talent as George appears to have - ya've just got to appreciate a true craftsman - no matter what the craft is. Looking great!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-07-11 05:02 PM - Post#2155542
Back from SEMA..........While we were gone, some of the "Stuff" I bought arrived.....LOL......Just in case you missed the beginning of this thread.....My "Mint" Survivor car needed a little attention in the Radio area....LOL....(You would think a "Mint" Survivor car would have a Radio........LOL.....Those crazy Nu Yawk Jokesters)  So.....The one I bought off eBay arrived and I'm sending it out to Vintage Auto Radio for am-fm/sirius solid state conversion  I also got my Fuel Pump assy mounting flange that was cut out of a GTO tank so I can continue with the fuel system/Tank modifications ( got it from Cleveland-Pick-Apart.....great people to deal with)   And.....I stopped at Pulera's to see the progress that George had made on the car.......He's gonna be on vacation for a couple of days this week so nothing's gonna happen till later in the week....But, he got the quarters pretty much finished last week........here's some pic's....    I also received a set of repro wheel opening mouldings that had one of the pieces damaged, called the vendor ......and here we go again.......Nuff Said!!  |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-07-11 07:05 PM - Post#2155597
Because this was a small block car, it had a 10 bolt in it with standard gear ratio and a open rear ...........so, if I decided to change the ratio and add a posi unit, I would still have a 10 bolt (which would probably be fine) but I ended up finding a 12 bolt rear end that was missing the differential and the ring and pinion......I bought a 3:55 Ring and pinion, a new posi unit and we are good to go now without the worry of breaking anything with the LS power........the 12 bolt also has 2 upper stut rods where the 10 bolt only has one......gotta order another one from Ridetech.......the rear Disc brake set-up is the same for the 10 or 12 bolt.........Moving along.... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-09-11 04:13 PM - Post#2156228
Got a couple more boxes today........Rear Sway bar and because I switched to a 12 bolt, I needed to order another upper control arm (10 bolt has 1 ....12 bolt has 2)so....the suspension is now complete......Can't wait to get to the point to where I get to put all this stuff on the car.....  I also stopped at Pulera's today as it was Georges first day back this week........he has the passenger side quarter ready for priming........   And.....at the shop the next task at hand.......Getting the GTO pump assy to fit in the 66 Tank......More Pic's to come...  Right now it's a big mess, but......there is a plan.......  
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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11-10-11 08:10 AM - Post#2156438
Maybe it's my aging eyes but is there really enough depth to the tank to fit that enormous pump? I'm still amazed over how clean that body shop is...... Dan
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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11-10-11 11:45 AM - Post#2156489
the pump will only be the height of the replacement plastic housing.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-10-11 02:51 PM - Post#2156537
I'm going to put a 2" sump in the bottom of the tank to gain some room.....a small price to pay....LOL Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-10-11 03:27 PM - Post#2156549
George was a busy boy today.....He got the passenger quarter pretty much finished and was doing some minor sheetmetal repair to the driver side wheelhouse today.......  
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-12-11 04:21 PM - Post#2157381
Went today and picked up a 12 bolt housing for the project....Bought it off eBay.....it is missing the differential and ring and pinion.....I already have a 3:55 gear set for it...I ordered a new posi unit.....   |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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11-13-11 04:39 AM - Post#2157497
you gonna put disc's on it?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-13-11 11:56 AM - Post#2157610
you gonna put disc's on it? Yep!!......4 Wheel.......CPP Kit.... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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11-13-11 02:00 PM - Post#2157645
I should have went that route. was told the 10 bolt is good up to 450hp, time will tell.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-13-11 05:55 PM - Post#2157723
I should have went that route. was told the 10 bolt is good up to 450hp, time will tell. Leon......I agree.....the 10 bolts are stronger than most people give them credit for.....I've got a 66 Nova with a 10 bolt that runs in the 10's on drag Radials....never any problems......this housing came up and it seemed like a good idea so I went that route........Also there is possibly a Magnacharger in the near future......So!!!...........LOL |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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11-19-11 06:00 PM - Post#2159778
you went the gas tank mod, I went the trunk mod. If I need to ever change fuel pumps, it should be a snap. 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-20-11 04:53 PM - Post#2160096
Yep!! we will end up in the same place by going different routes...... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-26-11 11:58 AM - Post#2162016
Last week at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Rosemont, Ill.....I ended up buying a Rosewood wheel and column adaptor for the Mint Survivor car.....LOL.......I had my choice in Horn Buttons and decided upon the 64 Button....I just liked it better, and the car will be modified anyway so it doesn't matter......Here are some Pic's....   And.... The Body work is moving along....Slowly.....  
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-29-11 03:42 PM - Post#2163195
Well.....George has the back of the car all finished except for final blocking........he's moving forward and getting the doors hung........Moving along....
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-05-11 03:33 PM - Post#2165367
Stopped at Puleras today.....George had the front fenders out in the paint area for final priming and blocking.....the drivers door is ready also.......so....he has the Deck lid, passenger door, and Hood to finish up.....Looks like he's ahead of schedule......I have the Fuel Tank/GTO Pump assy just about finished (Pic's in a day or two) and I'm working my way thru the pile of parts in the basement......      |
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Caprice 396 Senior Member Posts 442 
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12-05-11 09:29 PM - Post#2165502
Subscribing for updates. Looking good!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-09-11 03:05 PM - Post#2166808
More Pictures............The Body was moved into the Paint area for final priming and blocking.....    Hood getting finished up.......  Doors ..........   Ken |
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PROSTREETBISCAYNE Contributor Posts 121 
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12-09-11 07:30 PM - Post#2166901
Looks like a top notch shop with a lot of pride in appearance. Looks awesome!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-14-11 10:18 AM - Post#2168699
Final Blocking going on....Should be in paint very soon....Now I have the pressure of getting the Basement "Stuff" ready for reassembly   Starting to make some progress.....  The Engine patiently waiting.......... 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-27-11 02:45 PM - Post#2172902
Stopped at Puleras today after being gone for a week.....Here's what I found when I got there....They were just ready to get the car out of the spray booth.....Perfect Timing!!.....After getting the car out and removing the masking paper.....I spent some time looking at everything and determined that even though the top was new.......I can't leave it alone as the top frame assy is weathered to where I would not be happy with the end result......So.....when I get the body home this weekend......apart it comes....the Top frame will be sent to Strip-Rite for paint removal so it can be finished off to match the quality of the rest of the car.......This never ends.....LOL The rest of the parts will be painted later in the week.....The gas Tank/Fuel assy will also be finished later this week......we have been so busy at the shop that my stuff always gets pushed to the back of the priority list....Soon Come.....        
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-29-11 06:47 PM - Post#2173714
Well, It seems that the lull in the action is coming to an end.......the car (Body and Doors) will be picked up tomorrow....also I picked up the rebuilt 12 bolt rear end today...and, I just about have the fuel tank/fuel pump assy finished.......I really liked the simplicity of the 2004-06 GTO fuel pump as it does not require a pressure controlled fuel return line to the tank......But as you can see the GTO pump is a little tall to fit into the 66 tank... So.....we need to make it fit.......I had a spare laying around that I cut up to play with.....I won't be using the stock GTO vent assy on the top of the unit......it will be capped off so I was able to cut out all the venting controls which took up a couple of inches....shortened the rods and springs and made it manageable......but I still had to put a lower sump in the tank as the stock tank is only 6 1/2" high.....    Thru wall fuel line adaptor yet to be welded in.....      I'm gonna have to install the tank about an inch below the trunk floor to clear the electrical plug assy, but....that's O.K. as there is a lot of room down there on my "Poifeckt" Survivor car.........LOL Also....the newly rebuilt 12 bolt that will be detailed and installed shortly....  |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-30-11 03:18 PM - Post#2173968
Homecoming........After a lot of replacing sheetmetal, grinding, sanding and rubbing.......the Perfect "Nu Yawk" survivor car Body is back at home.....we laughing that the guy I bought the car from probably wouldn't notice the difference (My Bad)......the rest of the parts will be picked up next week...but anyway...Wet sanded and Buffed..it's home.....Now the fun begins......      The Guy's at Puleras that made it all happen........Thanks guy's   |
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HAL_396 Member Posts 2710
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12-30-11 03:44 PM - Post#2173976
Hey Ken, The previous owner will tell you the car looks great with a coat of wax on it! 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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12-30-11 04:29 PM - Post#2174000
I would bet he does not like all the work done to it. Makes it look worse than when he had it.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-30-11 08:09 PM - Post#2174053
Yep!!!......I'm convinced that there are two type of car people.........the real Car People, then there are People with Cars.........LOL |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-31-11 07:12 PM - Post#2174428
Got the car in the garage today to get started on the fun stuff.....  I got the top up and cleaned it (decided to keep it after all).....after sitting in the down position for 4 months it has a lot of wrinkles to be worked out......But after cleaning it looks pretty good.....  Didn't get involved in any dirty stuff...Just dis-assembly....    Front Coil Springs......Nu Yawk style....along with the exhaust system......LOL   Stripped.........   Time for a nap!! |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
12-31-11 07:19 PM - Post#2174432
All new suspension patiently waiting ......
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-01-12 02:06 PM - Post#2174651
So.....I was going to take the day off and watch Football.......Then I remembered that I am a Chicago Bears fan.....so, I spent the day in the garage doing some more dis-assembly......  Trunk pan looking good!!   Rear Suspension......Gone!!      Heres tomorrows project.......  Moving along........ |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-06-12 05:47 AM - Post#2176307
"NU Yawk" suspension bushings......LOL  Waiting for a new variable speed grinder to show up so I can get to wire brushing and cleaning up the frame and bottom side for detailing....   I also picked up more sheetmetal....    |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-06-12 02:59 PM - Post#2176463
Whenever I go thru a car I send the stock radio out to be converted over to AM-FM/Sirius Satelite......Stock looking radio yet all the modern conviences......Pretty Cool!! I was gonna do that with my "Mint" NU Yawk Original Paint Rust Free Survivor car........But it seems the owner forgot it when he shipped the car........Those crazy Nu Yawk guy's.....anything for a "Laugh".... So....I bought one off eBay and sent it out for conversion...Got it back today.....I highly recommend these guy's for this type of conversion...... http://www.vintageautoradio.com/  All solid state with a built in pre Amp.....  |
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nicke Contributor Posts 610 
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01-06-12 04:06 PM - Post#2176493
Wow... simply awesome. I can't wait to see the rest of this build! I also like your engine choice! Can you tell more about it? -Nick
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-07-12 07:11 AM - Post#2176641
Wow... simply awesome. I can't wait to see the rest of this build! I also like your engine choice! Can you tell more about it? -Nick Nick!!.......2006 GTO LS2/4L65E set-up.......Speartech modified harness ......I've got this set-up in another car and it is the only way to go......... Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-13-12 05:57 AM - Post#2178849
Boxes showed up again........New 500 series Power Delphi Quick steer box, New Brake and fuel line (the fuel line will be cut and modified to suit the fuel injection pump), fuel line fittings, and my new variable speed angle grinder for wire brushing and cleaning the frame......Ugh!!.....I'm gonna be a Bachelor this weekend so I'll get all that dirty stuff finished in a day or two......"Then".....the assembly starts......       
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-13-12 06:45 AM - Post#2178860
I see your not using the corvette style regulator/filter. Any reason why?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-14-12 01:40 PM - Post#2179314
Leon......The GTO Pump assy is designed to work without a return line.....The pump assy moderates the pressure so there is no need to use the Corvette style filter and return line set-up..... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-14-12 03:35 PM - Post#2179340
I think I saw that in your photos. I saw a nipple in the side of the tank and didnt put two and two together.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-14-12 06:36 PM - Post#2179389
Well......Now we can get started for "Real"!.......I originally was going to clean the bottom of all the old undercoating......But....After trying to get that stuff off I could see that I was in a losing battle, and I figured that since it had been there for 45 years and since I was building a "Driver"......It would stay!!.......I power washed everything under the car to get all the dirt off......I got the front of the car cleaned and wire brushed......and Painted today......      ://
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-14-12 06:41 PM - Post#2179391
I also got the Fuel tank assembled and tested for the last time.....It will be going in tomorrow.....I built some angle spacers to give some clearance for the pump assy and lengthened the tank straps accordingly......   Dakota digital tail Light assy's also showed up.....neat stuff!!      Tail Light..........  Brake Light.......... 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-15-12 04:30 PM - Post#2179611
Well!!!......Here's how I started the day out today......I figured I would have an easy day today and just get the new brake lines in.......That took aboiut 10 minutes....So...I decided to keep going..... Got sick of tripping over the new 12 bolt.......Might as well move it out of the way.....  Pulled the Nova out and dragged the rear end to the backside of the lift......Lower the lift and lifted it on to the lift enough so it wouldn't fall off.....raised the lift and got out the transmission jack to take the weight so I could get it in position....  Got a flow going.....got out all the new Ridetech suspension and here we go!!      6 hours later........ Also got the gas tank in and mounted......  |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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01-16-12 09:04 AM - Post#2179866
Looking great Ken. I do wish I knew where you find all this time. I still haven't finished putting the rear end of my car back together after a simple axle bearing change. Thing has been on jack stands in my garage for 2 weeks. I'm digging the "seal" for the gas tank filler neck. LOL
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-16-12 03:42 PM - Post#2180006
Got the rear suspension and rear brakes finished up today.....Having way too much fun now!!!....I was going to start on the front suspension but after reading the Instructions I realized I needed to bring some clamps home from the shop to do it correctly.......Early day today.......Time for a Nap!!    
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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01-16-12 06:16 PM - Post#2180068
Excellent work, Ken! Did you find your VIN number on the frame directly over the jack stand in the second picture?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-16-12 06:45 PM - Post#2180085
Didn't know there were #'s there.....I'll look tomorrow.... Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-16-12 07:49 PM - Post#2180113
you figure out what to do for a master cylinder/booster/proporti oning valve? I need to call cpp in the morning. You try to fit your booster in there yet? I prefer to measure before ordering.
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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01-16-12 09:50 PM - Post#2180159
They're on the top of the frame rail - you might need a little inspection mirror. Hopefully, they don't have undercoating over them!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-17-12 06:06 AM - Post#2180226
you figure out what to do for a master cylinder/booster/proporti oning valve? I need to call cpp in the morning. You try to fit your booster in there yet? I prefer to measure before ordering. Leon.....I have the entire CPP set-up......haven't tried to install it yet.......Probably this weekend.....I'll let you know how it works out.... Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-17-12 08:45 AM - Post#2180270
9", 8" or 7"?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-17-12 05:52 PM - Post#2180478
7".........    Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-17-12 05:54 PM - Post#2180480
Started the Front Suspension today.....Got the front sway mounted and installed....and some mod's for the strut rods....mocked everything up with the coilover in place....I noticed a little clearance issue between the Coilover and the upper frame spring pocket.....Humm!!.......Get the Instructions out.....sure enough.....they said to check and modify if required.....So.........Time for a Nap......I'll do it tomorrow....  Ridetech Spherical Strut Rod Bearing.....Replaces the stock rubber bushings  
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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01-18-12 11:14 AM - Post#2180697
Ken, Since the upper shock mounts for the coil over shocks will be supporting the weight of the front of the car do they need to be reinforced at all? I'm digging the spherical joints for the strut rods. Dan
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-18-12 07:26 PM - Post#2180838
Ken, Since the upper shock mounts for the coil over shocks will be supporting the weight of the front of the car do they need to be reinforced at all? I'm digging the spherical joints for the strut rods. Dan No reinforcing required..... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-18-12 07:27 PM - Post#2180839
First off..........I wanted to add the second upper control arm on the rear axle assy....So.....I bought the second arm from Ridetech.......I thought there would have been a frame bracket included with the second Bar........So...I had the arm but nothing to mount it to......I copied the original and made my own....  Got it and the second arm installed tonight.....another thing crossed off the list....   I also had to put some additional clearance in for the Coilover shocks.........Buzzed it right out....  Got 1 side roughed in.......   
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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01-19-12 08:55 AM - Post#2180994
Spherical joints on the frame end of the UCA's? Nice - will allow for free articulation.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-19-12 04:13 PM - Post#2181148
Got a little ahead of myself today.....wanted to get the front brakes on.....I forgot to get the factory steering arms cleaned and prepped.........Tomorrow.....Got the master cylinder mounted, need to make a line or two and get some bushings...... I also got the new "Quick Steer" power steering box installed Also......I ordered almost all the parts to finish the car.....got a call from the UPS depot scheduling a time for drop-off tomorrow......said the driver is gonna need some help unloading...........LOL.......She's gonna be pissed when that credit card bill shows up......LOL.......I ain't afraid of her......   
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-19-12 04:32 PM - Post#2181158
ooh, that booster is gonna be close.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-19-12 06:49 PM - Post#2181213
Nah!!.......Here's a pic with the engine in and the stock 9" booster......  Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-20-12 06:55 AM - Post#2181345
thanks. I ordered an 8" one today from CPP.
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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01-20-12 07:36 AM - Post#2181354
Arn't stock boosters 11"? Ken, what are the details on that steering box? I just ordered and received a quick(er) ratio box for my '66 that I hope to be installing soon but the one in your pic looks pretty small compared to a stock unit. Dan
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-20-12 08:59 AM - Post#2181385
Arn't stock boosters 11"? Senior moment, so I'm not responsible.... Ken, what are the details on that steering box? I just ordered and received a quick(er) ratio box for my '66 that I hope to be installing soon but the one in your pic looks pretty small compared to a stock unit. Dan It's a 500 series unit from cpp.....they are smaller.... Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-21-12 06:22 AM - Post#2181761
Got the front suspension almost finished today.....Seems the people at CPP didn't notice the stickers on the Wilwood Calipers that said the brake line inlet were tapped 7/16-20 for a Banjo type fitting.....they sent tapered pipe fittings.......also.....I finally found something that is way beyond my skill level and capabilities.......Trying to get those Chinese front spindle dust caps to go on....I destroyed them trying to get them in..........Gonna dig thru the parts and find the old ones........not the first time i've had those issues.....LOL........Here are some pic's       "And"..........Here's what the Nova looked like when I pulled it back in the Garage.....Probably the first time it ever had Snow on it...... 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-21-12 07:46 AM - Post#2181777
Before and after in the basement  But .......Then the big brown truck showed up with replacement parts for my "Perfect" Nu Yawk Survivor car......    "And"......I did find one part that is reuseable.......the Trunk emblem will be one of the few parts that can be will be original to the car.........LOL 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-24-12 07:43 PM - Post#2183098
I finally got all the new Brake lines and fittings installed... got the correct Banjo fittings for the front calipers ....cross another thing off the list.....I also got the fuel line/filter roughed in....need to get a couple fittings and that should be finished tomorrow.......running out of things to do under the car......Time to put the engine back in soon....."And" Thanks to Dave (I'm Rare)for the use of the Eastwood flaring tool......The only way to flare brake lines.....     
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-25-12 05:08 AM - Post#2183201
Received my new lenses, gaskets and bezels to replace those "Cherry" Nu Yawk Survivor car parts........Put everything together, tested the LED set-up and put them away till assembly........LOL.....When I go out in the garage now, I can hear the car telling me....."Thanks for getting me out of Nu Yawk".......  
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-25-12 12:20 PM - Post#2183328
looks like you got to reuse the fuel line clips. who said the car was not original and mint condition.
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Micah Bennett Member Posts 48 |
01-25-12 07:36 PM - Post#2183487
Great stuff K. I saw the link to the new suspension components for the front. Couple of questions? What brake kit did you go with on the front? Did you get new spindles? If you could post a parts list and prices Im sure I am not the only one that would be very much appreciative.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-26-12 06:14 AM - Post#2183576
Micah.......My goal was originally just to lower the car with springs and or spindles......after doing some research. I became concerned about some handling issues that others had problems with........you would think that dropped spindles would be the easiest way to go...But....It seems there were some issues with going that route......So.......I talked to one of my friends that's really into the Autocross stuff and works at GM in the High Performance area.....I asked him if he was doing a Big car what would he do......(he's mostly into Camaro's)......he recommended the Ridetech Coil-over set-up......... So.....at one of the Goodguy's shows I spent some time with the Ridetech guy's learning about suspensions.......Their set-up lower's the car a couple of inches and use's stock spindles......How can that be???.......Well, they build the lowering feature and corrective suspension geometry features into the upper and lower front "A" arms.......and you can play a little more by adjusting the coil-overs..... The 65-66 suspension had some inherent design flaws that was corrected by GM in the 67 model year, this set-up was designed to correct those issues.... www.ridetech.com The Brakes ........I bought the complete 4 wheel disc set-up from CPP with upgraded vented Rotors and Front Calipers......this set-up uses 80-85 Cadillac Seville rear calipers with built in E-Brakes........not the best in the world, but they work O.K.......Although (I've got them on 2 other cars)the E-brakes never seem to work very well........their kit is pretty complete and work very well for daily driving.....I also bought their 500 series "Quick" steering box....Last night I found out that the splined shaft coming out for the Rag Joint is a different size than the stock box.....now I'm gonna get an education on trying to find a new rag joint that works.... When I get it finished I'll be able to give a better opinion as to the handling of the car.... As I remember the complete suspension with front and rear sway bars was about $3600 List price and the Brake set-up was around $1400..... Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-27-12 10:18 AM - Post#2184044
Gonna be a "Tourist" for a couple of weeks.....so...work on the car is gonna stop for a while....But...in the mean time the Grill, Bezels and lower grill are going out for Stripping, Bright Dipping, and re-Anodizing....the stainless trim is being straightened out by Jim Pearse then to be polished, Wheels and Tires are ordered, I took the seats to have the new seat buns and covers installed....so...when I get back things will move pretty quickly........Man....These Nu Yawk Survivor cars are a lot of work.........next time I'll look elsewhere......LOL |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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01-27-12 10:33 AM - Post#2184047
what did you settle on for tires/wheels? They are my next big purchase. I need them before the alignment. Sucks to have to put the bumpers and rest of weight on to get the car aligned.
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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01-27-12 10:36 AM - Post#2184050
Ken, as I just discovered with my seats there is a big difference in seat buns. Make certain you get the ACI brand buns. Dan
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-27-12 12:01 PM - Post#2184068
what did you settle on for tires/wheels? They are my next big purchase. I need them before the alignment. Sucks to have to put the bumpers and rest of weight on to get the car aligned. I ordered Coys C5 with the Flat Black centers....17x7 front 4 1/4 B.S. with 225-55 tires.....Rear 18x8 4 1/2 B.S. 255-55tires.....I could have gone wider with the rear rims....but then you have to get into the real low profile tires.....I personally like a little more sidewall Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-27-12 12:04 PM - Post#2184069
Ken, as I just discovered with my seats there is a big difference in seat buns. Make certain you get the ACI brand buns. Dan I ordered them from Hubbards......Time will tell.......But, I've been down that road so I know what you are talking about......they were boxed in a generic box so I don't know what brand they were........ Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
01-30-12 06:34 AM - Post#2185103
Here is a pic of the wheels going on the car.....Coys C5 with the flat black centers......I thought the black centers would complement the Black Nu Yawk Survivor Top.......17's on the front and 18's on the back.......When I get back the real fun starts..... 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-07-12 07:26 PM - Post#2188355
any chance of seeing the tires on the rims....or even the tires on the rims on the car? I think you sold me on the c-5, but I prefer the chrome or polished.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-07-12 07:50 PM - Post#2188369
Leon........I'll be home this weekend.....Been gone for two weeks ......that's why no pic's...The front wheels and tires are in and mounted....the rears were on backorder for another 3 weeks,,,,,,,I'll post pic's early next week... Ken |
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nicke Contributor Posts 610
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02-08-12 11:37 AM - Post#2188527
Wow... looking awesome! I will certainly be following this build!!! -Nick
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-10-12 01:36 PM - Post#2189162
couple questions for you... you tying the vacuum into the dash gauge? I did and it works. funny, my first gauge is a success. I plan on hooking the oil pressure line up too. Since they are both mechanical, cant really go wrong. What are your plans on an exhaust? What are you using for headers? I went with the street and performance ones. Since I made my cross member from channel, I will need just straight pipes to the rear end then loop over. I am thinking about going to a local guy for the exhaust. Problem is it will be another couple hundred to the job since I will need a tow there. Then from there to the front end shop, another couple hundred, then to the interior shop, then to inspection. The towing adds up. I may try to get it on my car trailer. It bottomed out bad when it was just the frame. I may try and cheat the front end of the trailer up (put the truck on blocks) to see if it will not scrape.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-13-12 06:16 PM - Post#2190351
Spent some time Waxing that Nu Yawk beauty today!.......I needed to get the exposed area dash painted that won't be covered by the dash pad.........   That about takes care of all the messy stuff that needs to be done.......not we can get serious about assembly.....  The front rims never showed up while I was gone so I called there today and they wanted to ship all 4 rims together when the rears that are back ordered came in.....I had an old set of rims that I threw on the rear and figured the fronts would be in and mounted when I got back so I could move the car around to get the engine in........they shipped them out today.......Darn!!...Gotta go to plan "B"   Fuel system finished.....   |
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02-14-12 07:28 AM - Post#2190510
hey Leon.i know here if the car is in your name and insurred..you can get a temp plate to drive to repair shops... towing is large wear your are..no AAA? i saw a tandom drive buy in the summer a 4sale sign-500$..should have bought...
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fmolnar427 Contributor Posts 545
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02-14-12 07:30 AM - Post#2190511
those wheels look mean on it... looking good
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-16-12 06:44 AM - Post#2191187
Still waiting for the wheels and tires to come in so I can move the car around and get the engine in.....So....In the mean time I started putting the dash together......Here we go.....I ordered a bunch of repro stuff......Lets see how this goes..... First off I opened the new dash trip bezels.......Holes lined up....Off to a good start.......install the headlight switch.....good so far........Install the wiper switch.....go to put on the new wiper switch knob.......Humm!!......When I tighten the set screw, the knob shifts to one side and the washer stem is locked in place.........HUmm!!....Put the old one back on and everything works fine........Put the new one back on and it binds up again.......Get a Caliper out and start measuring things.....theres a hex shape that keys on to the hex on the switch that turns for operation of the wipers.....Check the GM and then check the repro.......The Repro hex doesn't go thru the part deep enough to allow the knob to go on far enough for the set screw to tighten on the hex....it instead tightens on the washer push spindle and locks it in position......Great Start!!.......So, I put the old one back on and it works perfectly.......I can see right now there will probably be a bunch of stuff going back for credit (Wiper knob $12 Ignition Bezel $20)......this time I was smart and saved all the paperwork so I had a record of everything....   I bought a complete Interior Trim Kit so all this stuff was included.........Move on to the next piece.......install the trim plate....holes line up.....so far so good....install the cigarette lighter.....screws right in....install the ignition switch.....so far so good.....grab the new ignition trim bezel....oops!!.........Doesn't fit....Imagine that.....wrong part.....   Installed the old one.....another part to be returned......the last piece of trim to be installed ahd the studs bent during assy and wouldn't fit into the holes in the dash......So...should I bend them straight to fit and take a chance of deforming the front side that you see (my fault) or send it back??......Darn!!....I'm just getting started and already I hate all this Repro "Junk".....I don't want to be a chronic complainer here....I just want this to be a real world assembly experience and will call things as they happen just to save others from a like experience.....Anyhow!1....I straightened the studs and got lucky as the front didn't distort.....  Got all the A/C stuff out.....I'll get everything mounted tonight......  |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-16-12 07:41 PM - Post#2191456
Had a good day today.....Didn't have to deal with any repro stuff....Got the new A/C set-up from Classic Auto Air installed on the inside of the car.....wired and mounted.....Easy day....LOL    
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fmolnar427 Contributor Posts 545
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02-17-12 07:28 PM - Post#2191821
all i did was weld my new trunk floor in .... getting there looking good.....re pop stuff sucks.. i tryed to get as muct nos or used oem parts for mine as possible.... your rags top is look bad..A##
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-18-12 01:34 PM - Post#2192075
Cleaned, wire brushed and sanded the trunk, then Rattle canned it..... Got the quarter extensions on.....got the tail lights installed.....Just have to wait for the new wire harnesses to show up....the front rims are MIA......Darn!!.....they should have been here two weeks ago......called last Monday and they said they were to be shipped that day...still not here...   40 Degrees here today....Washed the Nova.....(Out West Guy's.....40 degrees ain't that bad!!....LOL)  I also picked up the first piece of the Nu Yawk Perfect Survivor Cars stainless trim from the polisher....the rest will be finished on Monday.......Just gotta love thoise Nu Yawk Cars... 
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fmolnar427 Contributor Posts 545
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02-18-12 07:28 PM - Post#2192223
nice....what is the trunk stuff called...looks sweet....car is going to turn heads when you take for a cruise. i was going to paint mine grey then spatter it with black....is is water proof or does it need a cleat coat.. tail lites look good/sweet chevy II,does it have a L79?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-18-12 08:20 PM - Post#2192246
It is sprayed with trunk splatter paint available at any auto parts store......Both colors come out of the same can at the same time....there are three different color combinations available..... The Nova is an original paint California....195hp 283 4 speed car......factory Air and power brakes...... |
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fmolnar427 Contributor Posts 545
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02-18-12 09:08 PM - Post#2192266
nice chevy II now you just need chevelle.. have to use spatter paint on mine/texas car.. funny thing..all canadian cars trunks are just body color. butternut yellow...is a cool color
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-19-12 05:45 AM - Post#2192362
what are your plans for gauges?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-19-12 06:05 AM - Post#2192364
what are your plans for gauges? Dakota Digital...... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-19-12 07:33 AM - Post#2192384
they are a little cheaper on ebay. also make the guy an offer, then he will drop price $10.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-19-12 03:42 PM - Post#2192553
Yep!!......That's where I got them.... |
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wogman75 Forum Newbie Posts 43 |
02-20-12 07:09 AM - Post#2192838
Ken, Just so I understand the problem was with the Wiper Knob not the switch correct? Reason being I have a repo switch I got in my garage right now from American Autowire and I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to have a problem putting the factory knob on that switch. Keep up the great work. Thanks Paul |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-20-12 02:56 PM - Post#2193033
Ken, Just so I understand the problem was with the Wiper Knob not the switch correct? Reason being I have a repo switch I got in my garage right now from American Autowire and I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to have a problem putting the factory knob on that switch. Keep up the great work. Thanks Yep!!......The Repro knob wasn't reproduced correctly and the knob doesn't go over the switch far enough for the set screw to lock on the hex portion of the switch...so the set screw tightens on the push spindle for the operation of the washer....... Paul |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-21-12 05:09 AM - Post#2193255
Dakota Digital gauge unit showed up today......     |
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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02-21-12 07:24 AM - Post#2193308
Thanks for posting the pictures of the digital setup. That's the first time I've seen one up close. Looks like good quality stuff, with lots of R&D time involved in the manufacture of the final product.
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-21-12 09:15 AM - Post#2193342
the dakota gauges seem nice, but seeing them illuminated reminds me of those 80's cheap gm dashes.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-23-12 06:32 AM - Post#2194155
I actually found some parts that fit.....I put in the quarter window jamb seals and the rear window seals....they actually fit......  But.....I ran into some other issues that should have taken 5 minutes and ended up taking a day to fix.....just for what it's worth....the GM speed nuts (the sheet metal ones) that hold the rear quarter extensions on, are made with two slits that form the self cutting thread into the stud and tightens the unit to the quarter......I bought some repro ones that had only one slit....no big deal.....So...I had a heck of a time getting these things to screew all the way down the stud......they would just spin in place and after pushing on them I finally got them tightened up..........then I realized that I got ahead of myself and installed the quarter extensions without the trim piece installed.......Darn!!.....Took a couple of hours inside the trunk to get them off again,.....(The two GM nuts I had came right off).......after getting them off I took a threading die and cut a 1/4-20 thread on the studs and just used regular nuts....Simple thing ....8 Nuts......should have been ten minutes total time and ended up taking two days and a lot of frustration...........Be careful with those stupid little nuts... Now.....I get out the repro trim kit that I bought from an company that specilaizes in Impala stuff....Get out the Quarter extension trim and open a bag the had "Quarter trim fasteners" on it.......I take the little trim clips and slide them into the trim and install them on the extension........Humm....on the inside of the extension, there wasn't any room for the nut as it was right next to the lip on the QE........Darn!!........I find some smaller nuts and just get them to fit....I couldn't get a socket on the nut cause there wasn't any room....so I spend an hour with a open end wrench snugging them up.....Double darn!!!......I keep thinking to myself.......I know GM was smarter than this as this was the Stupidest thing I have ever seen.......As I start installing the QE again....at least I can now put them on iun a minute with the studs threaded.....as I install the first one.....the trim pops off at the bend and the trim clip is now out of the trim.....I put a little pressure on the other one and it pops off also......WTF!!......I take everything apart again.........I just happen to look thru the other bag for the side trim and I see some plastic push clips made for a round hole.....I install them and push the trim on....Bingo!!.......I knew GM wouldn't do something so stupid ....so...stupid me ......but.....If the repro place would have included the right clips and some instructions it would have made things a lot easier.....Anyhow....the trim is on...    Got the trunk seal installed and also received the new harnesses from Lecric-Limited and changed out the rear lamp harness...I also found out the back ordered rims are in and I should have all the wheels and tires installed next week...   My original Perfect Nu Yawk Survivor Car harness in the garbage.... 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-23-12 07:47 AM - Post#2194167
hey, I see daylight between cars. you could have gone with larger rims.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-23-12 09:14 AM - Post#2194186
hey, I see daylight between cars. you could have gone with larger rims. The Real rims will be here next week.....LOL |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-23-12 09:46 AM - Post#2194192
Id try to dump that harness on ebay. $30 is $30.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-23-12 10:32 AM - Post#2194207
Id try to dump that harness on ebay. $30 is $30. It's cut and butchered......Nu Yawk Style....LOL |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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02-23-12 11:55 AM - Post#2194244
Hey Ken, In the first picture in your post above it appears that the steel panel that the rear seat back hangs on to has some sort of board over it. Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Dan
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-23-12 02:51 PM - Post#2194329
Hey Ken, In the first picture in your post above it appears that the steel panel that the rear seat back hangs on to has some sort of board over it. Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Dan Yeah!!.....It's like Felt Insulation....or sound deadener....... Ken |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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02-23-12 03:17 PM - Post#2194341
Interesting. I wonder if it is original. My '66 vert doesn't have that, and I can't find any reference to it anywhere, not even in the Fisher Body Manual. Dan
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
02-23-12 04:02 PM - Post#2194352
Also curious!!! Now is the time for me to find it/ cut it, or install it! Thanks in advance! |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-23-12 04:43 PM - Post#2194369
Interesting. I wonder if it is original. My '66 vert doesn't have that, and I can't find any reference to it anywhere, not even in the Fisher Body Manual. Dan It looks like someone was messing around with the top pump as there are a couple of bolts missing from the mounts.....It was probably added at that time.......and the material looks to be relatively new........... Ken |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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02-24-12 07:49 AM - Post#2194597
Thanks for that Ken, much appreciated. Wouldn't mind seeing a closer photo of it though, if you have the time. If it was factory - or even a reproduction, it would have been stamped out in one piece or cut out using a form/guide. Just curious if your's looks home made. Dan
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-24-12 06:37 PM - Post#2194862
Today was one of those nights when everything went together without "Any" problems.......(all original GM parts)...Too Easy...I got the Nu Yawk Survivor rear bumper re-installed.....looks pretty good....(Thanks to straightening, rechroming, and $$$$)....LOL....... Gotta love those Nu Yawk cars....  
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-24-12 06:39 PM - Post#2194864
Thanks for that Ken, much appreciated. Wouldn't mind seeing a closer photo of it though, if you have the time. If it was factory - or even a reproduction, it would have been stamped out in one piece or cut out using a form/guide. Just curious if your's looks home made. Dan Dan..... I'll take some pic's tomorrow.... |
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
02-25-12 05:23 AM - Post#2194932
Truly impressive! I've really enjoyed following this thread. Tell me, did you ever find the correct ignition bezel, and if so where? I've had the same issue getting the wrong one. |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-25-12 06:50 AM - Post#2194945
Truly impressive! I've really enjoyed following this thread. Tell me, did you ever find the correct ignition bezel, and if so where? I've had the same issue getting the wrong one. I put the old one back on......Repro parts suck and the people that sell this junk that are supposed to be experts on certain cars are nothing more than dis-honest business people.....If they know (as they should) that this stuff isn't right, they shouldn't be selling it.....that's why I have no problem in being a "Pain in the censored" to these guys and returning this stuff.......Very Frustrating.....After all ,...If your business is selling this stuff......Know what you are selling.....The consumer shouldn't be the one to sort out this crap!!......Rant over!! |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-25-12 03:59 PM - Post#2195121
Thanks for that Ken, much appreciated. Wouldn't mind seeing a closer photo of it though, if you have the time. If it was factory - or even a reproduction, it would have been stamped out in one piece or cut out using a form/guide. Just curious if your's looks home made. Dan Here you go Dan...........  Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-25-12 04:16 PM - Post#2195140
Got a lot of little stuff done today.....got the new harness modified for the Dakota Digital Tail lights.....everything works per plan....got the backup lights and the Liscense plate light installed also.........everything even works.....LOL...I also got the Fuel Pump wires run up to the firewall for hook-up.....I also read the Instructions for the Dakota Digital dash and ran the fuel gauge wires at the same time.....So....If I figured everything out correctly.....I should be completely finished with the wiring in the back of the car.....Almost ready for the Power Tour....... 
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
02-26-12 06:19 AM - Post#2195326
That really looks like a pretty good idea. I might do that. BTW, I think I found the right bezel at lategreatchevy.com. $32 dollars for a bezel seems pretty steep. Mine's too severely pitted to clean up, but everything else is too clean to not replace it correctly.... Here you go. http://www.lategreatchevy.com/chevy-ignition-switc... Your build is looking fantastic! |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-26-12 08:54 AM - Post#2195394
That really looks like a pretty good idea. I might do that. BTW, I think I found the right bezel at lategreatchevy.com. $32 dollars for a bezel seems pretty steep. Mine's too severely pitted to clean up, but everything else is too clean to not replace it correctly.... Here you go. http://www.lategreatchevy.com/chevy-ignition-switc... Your build is looking fantastic! Yep!!.....That's the right one.... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-26-12 09:11 AM - Post#2195398
Well......Looks like I'm gonna get an education $$$$$$$ in Power Top repairs....The Nu Yawk guy I bought the car from told me (LOL) that the hydraulic power top system in the car was brand new as it was just replaced......So.....I wasn't concerned about that part....So..the top wouldn't operate and by looking at the plastic lines that go to the cylinders I could see there was air in the lines so I figured it was probably just low on fluid........LOL.... So.....I get out my Fisher Body manual and check out how to add fluid and bleed the system...I go out to the car and start to check it out and I find a different type of top motor than the book shows.....Hummm!.....So....I start to remove (what I thought was the fill plug) and find out that it's the bolt that holds the reservoir on the pump body....as it loosened up and the reservor came loose, no fluid came out....I took it off to look inside and found a 1/2" of muck inside it......Darn!!.....I can see where this is going $$$$$$.......Putting a Wax job on this "Perfect" Nu Yawk Survivor car is starting to get $$$........Those Krazee Nu Yawk guyz will do anything for a laugh.... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-26-12 09:20 AM - Post#2195402
I also have a 71 Eldorado with the dreaded scissor top. I had nothing happening with the top when the switch was pushed. I send the complete motor and relays to a company called convertible service in San Gabriel Ca. They tested everything and even walked me through where the bad connection could be. They charged me zippo. May be worth a try for you to call them.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-26-12 09:45 AM - Post#2195410
I also have a 71 Eldorado with the dreaded scissor top. I had nothing happening with the top when the switch was pushed. I send the complete motor and relays to a company called convertible service in San Gabriel Ca. They tested everything and even walked me through where the bad connection could be. They charged me zippo. May be worth a try for you to call them. TYhe pump runs fine......just doesn't build any pressure.....I'll call them on Monday....Thanks Ken |
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
02-26-12 07:49 PM - Post#2195662
I have my original pump, have no idea if it works or not. Everything else was hacked enough to where I just decided to start anew, with my 66. I'd like to post pics of the entire install, but you should know at the outset that the pump is not "period perfect correct. It is supposed to work, it's new, I have all new tubing, switch, etc, so it had better damned well work. I am within weeks of getting here, but there is still some stuff we have to get buttoned down first. I don't know if I can help, but I think we can make this work. Best, Steve |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
02-29-12 07:36 PM - Post#2196903
Got home today and the box with all the new Power Top stuff from Convertible Service was waitng for me....  Seems like kind of a waste to take out all that New Nu Yawk Survivor car stuff and throw it in the garbage, But....LOL  Anyhow......an hour later I had the new system in and working perfectly.........Pretty cool and Kudo's to Convertible Service for a great kit...  
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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02-29-12 07:58 PM - Post#2196908
glad they worked out for you.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-02-12 04:43 PM - Post#2197661
Can you say "Snow".........LOL.....Today was a pretty good day........Got my Grill (bought off Ebay to replace that NU Yawk Survivor Beauty) back from getting the Anodizing stripped, Bright Dipped, and re-Anodized......  The front rims finally arrived and I got the tires installed, the rears should be in next week......    I also stopped at the Upholstry shop and the Seats will be ready to be picked up next week......Got the Dyna mat installed inside the car also........Got all the polished stainless trim out and ready for installation.......  Got the Nova in just in time......It's a Blizzard out there right now...... 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-02-12 06:58 PM - Post#2197714
So......my mistake was assuming that the way the lines were installed previously was correct....as I was looking at the way the hydraulic lines were run, I could see that when the seats and rear interior panels were installed there was going to be some rub and pinch points with the lines.......I was so happy to get the system working that I didn't pay attention to that fact.....well , now that I had the time to look I could see this wasn't going to work out too well.......I got out my assembly manual and my Fisher Body service manual and looked for info on the routing of these lines........couldn't find anything to describe the correct asssy routing for the lines......In the Fisher body manual I found a couple of pictures showing the lines coming thru where the cylinders are but coming in from the trunk area...this makes sense as the lines will now have room to move withthe cylinders as they go thru their travel......anyone know where there are specific's for convert info for the routing of these lines and info for pinch trim assy with the clips??? |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-02-12 07:17 PM - Post#2197725
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-02-12 07:20 PM - Post#2197727
and my rims got here today too.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-02-12 08:24 PM - Post#2197750
Leon.....Mine is hooked up pretty much like yours......the manual picture shows them coming from the trunk just below the top linkage....Hummm!!! |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-03-12 08:07 AM - Post#2197863
no way. look at the clips on the outside of the square holes.
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OSU 65 SS Contributor Posts 169 |
03-04-12 12:08 PM - Post#2198338
mine is same as Leon's [image]  Untitled by 65impalassconv, on Flickr[/image]
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-04-12 04:06 PM - Post#2198460
Thanks..........I'll change it around.......again, Thanks for the pic's Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-04-12 04:06 PM - Post#2198461
Time to start getting Serious!!......Got the Speartech modified harness assy out of the basement.....  Mr. Harness.....meet your new best friend.....  Getting soft in my old age and actually got info from the GTO assy manual   20 minutes later......Everything was marked and labeled.....Kudo's to Speartech.....  What the heck....might as well put it in.......   Had to pull it out 1 time to add some clearance for the trans computer plug...... other than that it looks like it came from the factory as far as the fit go's......Power tour is like 89 days away..... |
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wagonsouth "4th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 750 
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03-04-12 04:20 PM - Post#2198468
89 days and counting...looking forward to seeing your car in person (I've got a co-pilot, or is that a co-contributor to the gas fund?).
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-04-12 05:35 PM - Post#2198496
just a heads up, I had to buy new plug wires because the metal ones hit my shiny new headers.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-05-12 05:50 PM - Post#2198878
I bought a set of 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds to try out on the car.....test fit them today and it seems thgey were made for the car......Now.....I have a cpp 500 series steering box which is slightly smaller than a stock box.......so......if you are doing a swap like this...adjust accordingly.......picks from both sides..... Passenger side first....    Drivers Side.....I'm gonna remove that aluminum cover from the box....It just takes up room......     <img src="http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Im pala%20Convert/DSC06195.jpg">  |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-05-12 06:33 PM - Post#2198909
mine didnt clear the original steering box. knew there was a reason for me to spend the $800.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-06-12 07:56 PM - Post#2199410
So.....After looking at those surface rusted manifolds....I decided to give them the Mike Angelo/Grady Burch treatment..... Took them down to the shop and after removing the heat shields.....I glass beaded the castings....    Then you hit them with Krud Kutter which has Phosphoric Acid in it and blow dry with compressed air...   Then spray them with Slip Plate......   Let them dry and they are just like Nu.............Yawk!!   I did this process on the Biscayne 4 years ago and they still look like new |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-06-12 08:09 PM - Post#2199417
I got a call that the driveshaft was finiashed so I stopped and picked it up (shortened 2 3/4" from stock)    Also got the manifolds installed...    
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nicke Contributor Posts 610
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03-07-12 04:40 PM - Post#2199691
Wow! Coming along nicely! I'm loving the pictures, please keep them coming!!! -Nick
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-07-12 06:22 PM - Post#2199747
Got the Kwik Performance bracketry installed for the A/C compressor and the alternator tonight.......Everything actually Fit.........Great job Kwik Performance 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-10-12 08:59 AM - Post#2200732
you happy with the pump/piston/hose setup from convertible service? I need to order the setup. cant justify a new top/window/liner/boot and a 47 year old set of stuff that can leak on it. I did see that they will give you a free fill kit with the purchase though.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-10-12 06:20 PM - Post#2200926
Yep!!.......Great parts and fast delivery.......and, the fill kit makes everything very easy!! |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-10-12 06:26 PM - Post#2200931
will be calling them 8:30 AM monday. Cant believe they get there 5:30 PST.
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-12-12 09:23 PM - Post#2201816
Ken, Any chance of a photo of the bolt up of the pistons and the corners of the top? My 8-9 year old memory of taking it apart is a little fuzzy. I would just try to bolt it up, but my memory of pinching fingers from replacing my top on my 72 impala is a lot stronger. How was your top header? I cant believe for a rusty frame, my header just needs the tack strip replaced and no repairs. Seems odd to me.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-19-12 05:38 AM - Post#2204520
Here are some pic's from early last week that I didn't get a chance to post......... Got the front wheel well assemblies cleaned and painted..  Here's a pic of the core support in my spray booth....LOL  Core support bolted in so I can get the radiator and A/C stuff mocked up....  Got the pinch trim installed around the top opening......  Starting to look good with all that Nu Yawk Survivor car Stainless that was straightened and repolished....   Spent the day yesterday removing all that New Nu Yawk weatherstripping from the convertible top...   What's the first thing you check after shaking hands with a Nu Yawk Guy??? Count your fingers........ |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-19-12 07:29 AM - Post#2204559
thanks for talking me into buying the softseal complete kit. FYI, you are not supposed to be able to get all of the air out of the hydraulic lines. pulled my hair out over that one.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-20-12 03:02 PM - Post#2205192
Back to the car......Got to recycle some parts today....when I did the Biscayne a couple of years ago, I bought a U.S. Radiator 4 core from them......when it showed up, it was a 4 core, but, it had small tanks on it.....after finding the correct Harrison Radiator....I put the U.S. one in the basement....well...I got it out today and installed it along with the A/C condensor......starting to move along again....    
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-20-12 04:41 PM - Post#2205256
you happy with your coys? I am a little displeased with them to say the least.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-20-12 05:22 PM - Post#2205288
I'm still waiting for the rears to show up (Ordered them last December)....All I get is lip service and B.S. delivery dates......Luckily I don't need them but this is getting rediculous.......I get the feeling they shipped the production to China and are getting the start-up "Blues"........LOL |
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
03-20-12 08:28 PM - Post#2205396
Looking fantastic! We aren't so far apart on our builds, you and I...! |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-21-12 04:47 AM - Post#2205438
I have done tire work my whole life. Their proprietary valve setup is laughable, especially when they do not have illustrations of how the valve is assembled. Most foreign trucks use a similar setup, without the large black washer on the inside of the rim. I, with my valve knowledge, assembled the valve (like any mitsubishi, alcoa, or kino) rim. When I called I was talked to like a little kid and told I didnt know what I was doing and that the guy who answered the phone personally puts on 100,000 of these a year. When I asked him how he finds time to answer the phone if he does all this work, he told me he is the largest retailer on the west coast. I then laughed and told him Wal-mart does more in Utah than he does all west coast. Now I need to order replacement valves for the rubber grommets only. Funny how the rest of the world used valves that had rubber up the middle outside of the valve stem, and Coys does it better. I would probably only be 3/4 as mad if my fathers 8500 new tire machine would be the proper machine to mount 18" mag wheel, since it couldnt. My father told me, just clamp the rim from the inside. To which I told him, that is why you drive a Kia.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-21-12 05:38 AM - Post#2205462
Looking fantastic! We aren't so far apart on our builds, you and I...! Post some pic's......... |
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aghaga "4th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 1489 |
03-21-12 07:04 AM - Post#2205487
Ken, What color and brand of paint are you using on your fenderwheels and radiator support? |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-21-12 10:02 AM - Post#2205557
Rustoleum Rattle can Satin finish......code #7777 |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-22-12 02:41 PM - Post#2206181
When I came home and the UPS truck dropped off a box I have been waiting for......here's what I found inside............WOW!!.......Great Job!!    I was going to get mine redone, I found this one on eBay and bought it......The business card is from the two guys that run the dash restoration business.......what a breath of fresh air to get something "Much" better than expected...... I also got the Just Dashes reconditioned dash pad installed along with all the interior windshield trim....along with the new mirror assy......   Time to get the windshield on order.........I also got the wheel wells installed....al that space is going away quick......   Pinch trim moulding installed..... 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-22-12 03:00 PM - Post#2206188
sometimes it all starts to fall in place. congrats. I may have my new top this weekend.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-22-12 06:01 PM - Post#2206263
Yep......Things were easy today until I used a Chinese screwdriver and the handle spun on the shaft...........LOL.....What a concept, buying a screwdriver that actually works..... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-22-12 08:51 PM - Post#2206323
dont feel bad, my craftsman needle nose pliers wore out tonight pulling staples. my thumbs hurt.
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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03-23-12 06:31 AM - Post#2206419
The Bezel looks great. I had the same feeling when I had mine re-done some years ago. Came out great and was nice to get something that exceeded my expecations.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-23-12 12:22 PM - Post#2206519
Got the Dakota Digital Gauge Insert installed in the new dash bezel today........Getting Closer!! 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-25-12 03:44 PM - Post#2207374
Got the forward light harness installed along with getting all the A/C lines cut and fit.....I'll get them crimped tomorrow and installed for the last time....I also will get the power steering hoses made tomorrow ...........  I also figured out where to mount the ECM and the trans module.....I'll make a common mounting plate to mount them on and it will get bolted to the inner fender panel (not too many options as I have to go where the harness will let me)Wires everywhere..........Dave will have to blend everything together  I did my part......Got the headlights and Horn relay wired......Time for a Nap!! 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-25-12 05:03 PM - Post#2207410
you have any fittment issues with the softseal kit? I am not faring well.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-25-12 08:19 PM - Post#2207489
Yep!!.......I put that part on the back burner so you could show me the correct way........LOL.......Very confusing......You would think after making those parts for years we would be able to throw them on from across the room.......Not!! |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-26-12 05:11 AM - Post#2207565
I have one side on the doors, and the tabs were not even 1/4 close. thanks buddy, nice to know I am your guinea pig. still waiting on my coys valves. some fun.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-26-12 05:59 PM - Post#2207824
The Windshield will be installed later this week and another one of those PITA deals to deal with are the windshield clips......the screws sent in the Repro kit with the clips didn't have a chance in hell of working......Again.....these guys sell this crap and we get stuck trying to make it work.....Lucky for me, I have a complete machine shop to play with, but the average guy in his garage would be screwed trying to fix this little problem......Anyhow, here's a before and after of the screws......   Screwed in.............  Clip installed..........  I also got all the A/C lines finished and installed along with the heater hoses........I ordered some of those heat shrink clamps this time.........we will see how good they work.....   I also got the ECM and the TCM mounted on the inner fender panel.....  The list of things to do is still long......but, it's getting shorter... |
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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03-26-12 07:38 PM - Post#2207881
That's one way to make a fillister head screw!
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-27-12 05:04 AM - Post#2207987
you have to weld and redrill any of the windshield screws? I had to do all of mine. When I finally found the bag with the clips in them, there were much larger screws, probably an 8 not the 4 they should have been. I am too waiting on parts. the header tack material then I get a top. Did some rear well work. nothing like patching being the only option. my try to get two tires finished today. Coys suck.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-28-12 04:43 AM - Post#2208355
I ordered my Coys in December......the fronts were (supposedly in stock) were to be shipped immediately.........Got them in the end of Feb.....At that time I was told the rears were in and I would be getting them in a couple of days,,,,,Still waiting.....whenever I call, they have to check and will call with an answer.....LOL........called this week and they told me they were delivered last monday to the Tire store that would be mounting the tires on them.....call and check......No Rims!!!.......Call them back......"We will have to check it out and we will get back to you.....LOL again...........Never again!!! |
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capricesport66 "3rd Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 1208 
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03-28-12 05:27 AM - Post#2208364
That's odd. I also have Coys and when ordered, they were in within a week. Maybe since I've ordered, many people are ordering and they possibly can't keep up. I think I ordered about 3 years back.
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-28-12 06:25 AM - Post#2208380
Mine did have the made in china sticker too. I ordered some replacement valves (since they didnt include a photo) because between me some other tire people agreed there were extra parts (a washer). The washer it seems was needed and I lost two. Long story short after a ten minute discussion on why they include a photo of how to properly tighten a wheel in the star pattern and why they do not include a photo of their proprietary valve assembly; I am still waiting. I did find a match for the washer, so figured I have learned another lesson about custom wheels...dont do it.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-28-12 10:11 AM - Post#2208445
I think they are probably caught up inb the Chinese transition and waiting for the boats to show up..... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-30-12 04:05 AM - Post#2209079
Look what showed up today........the missing long lost cousins........LOL    Starting to come together........I'm getting a lot of little stuff done. Sensors ,Trim , wiring........etc....Getting closer.. |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-30-12 05:03 AM - Post#2209093
so the real question that I have is if you think you will be able to put air in the tires if you have a flat, without removing them from the car.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
03-31-12 02:00 PM - Post#2209591
Been getting a lot of little stuff finished........Made an adaptor for the Dakota Digital Oil pressure sender and got the wires in the car....  Got the steering column and Lokar shift linkage intsalled   Also got the Dakota Gear selector module installed   I also got the needed wires into the car......Cleaned up the engine a little.....moved the mess inside for Dave....   I also intalled the heat shrink clamps on the heater hoses....another thing off the list..   Cooling fan next week along with radiator hoses....almost ready to start it..... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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03-31-12 05:53 PM - Post#2209682
those heat shrink clamps for the hoses look neat. I always use marine hose clamps, they dont chew up the hose with the teeth.
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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03-31-12 08:44 PM - Post#2209732
Whoa, wait a minute! You meant to tell me they have heat shrinkable hose ends? They must be pretty special to hold that much in place. I have used lots of heat shrink in my career, but have never seen these types of fittings. What does it take to shrink these on the tubing? I have a Master 1500 watt heater we use at work to shrink tubing. Tell me more, please!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-01-12 03:17 AM - Post#2209793
Here you go.............. http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=927&... Ken |
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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04-01-12 08:57 AM - Post#2209860
That's a new one on me. You wouldn't think they'd work under pressure and liquid. Where do you get those? (Maybe a dumb question).
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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04-01-12 09:04 AM - Post#2209867
click on gates racing then online dealers (or local if you desire). http://www.gatesracing.com/onlinedist.cfm
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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04-01-12 10:22 AM - Post#2209896
Thanks Leon. I tried those but those are distributors who assume you already have an account with them. All lists are password protected. I'll call NAPA.
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04-01-12 11:11 AM - Post#2209907
Tom, O'Reilly's Auto Parts is a distrubutor for Gates Rubber. I just called them, they don't stock the hose clamps but they can get them. They told me for a 5/8" heater hose, it would be about $4.00 each. Hope this helps. Brian
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-02-12 02:29 PM - Post#2210367
Got the trans cooler installed today along with the Radiator Cooling fan.........And......a lot of wiring stuff inside the car........Dave is coming over Saturday and we hope to get the Engine started........  
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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04-02-12 09:35 PM - Post#2210563
Did you cut that fan support on your water jet?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-03-12 04:18 AM - Post#2210607
Did you cut that fan support on your water jet? Yep!!............After looking at the pic's I'm gonna take it off and paint it black!! |
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Coalflyer Contributor Posts 104 |
04-03-12 01:15 PM - Post#2210811
Very nice looking car, I especially like the lift! |
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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04-03-12 08:55 PM - Post#2211020
Thanks Brian. That's cheap enough!
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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04-03-12 08:59 PM - Post#2211024
What kind of water jet is it, and what is the software used to drive it. You see them being used on American Chopper and other shows, but they don't ever go into detail about the software and how hard it is to get it going. The lift you have looks just like mine, but mine is gray. It was made in Texas but marketed by Cytech (Double Park 7000). I don't think they are around any more. Sorry for all the questions!
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-04-12 05:04 AM - Post#2211109
LOL......The water jet and other CNC equipment is like Black Magic as far as I am concerned.....I'm from the old school and learned the trade by cranking handles.....But.....once I seen the power you have in your finger tips and pushing computer keys, it changed my whole thought process on the years spent cranking those handles........I know what we need to do things but I don't really fully understand how everything gets there....I just know we spend tons of money on software and I leave that part of the business to the young ones.....LOL.....But....it todays world there is almost nothing that can't be made.......just takes $$$$$ to get there........But....Spend the cash to stay at the front or Go Fishing....... Ken |
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OSU 65 SS Contributor Posts 169 |
04-04-12 07:46 AM - Post#2211178
We run a lot of 5 Axis CNC machines, any design program will work to design the part. Auto-cad, solid-works, etc but the program we use to transfer the 3D image to the machine is called SurfCam. I would imagine the water-jet manufacturer may have their own program they use but are most likely similar. Its pretty nifty, we trim plastic parts and once you have the design file its a simple process to send it to the router. |
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427SS65 "9th Year" Platinum Supporting Member & Moderator Posts 12275
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04-04-12 10:00 PM - Post#2211508
I was just wondering what they used. I have AutoCad 2006 and the newest TurboCad v19, so I'm pretty versed with CAD. My Dad was one of the pioneers of the automated 5 axis milling machines back in the late 60's at McDonnell Aircraft. They used to use punch tape to run the machines to cut scale model parts for wind tunnel designs. He later put that to good use and developed the machine that cut an entire DC10 wing spar from one piece of 7075-T7 aluminum. One spar was as big as a football field! In 1973, he instructed Ford Motor Company on the processes involved with the new technology. Very fascinating. I still have the paper he presented to FMC.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-05-12 03:27 AM - Post#2211536
I was just wondering what they used. I have AutoCad 2006 and the newest TurboCad v19, so I'm pretty versed with CAD. My Dad was one of the pioneers of the automated 5 axis milling machines back in the late 60's at McDonnell Aircraft. They used to use punch tape to run the machines to cut scale model parts for wind tunnel designs. He later put that to good use and developed the machine that cut an entire DC10 wing spar from one piece of 7075-T7 aluminum. One spar was as big as a football field! In 1973, he instructed Ford Motor Company on the processes involved with the new technology. Very fascinating. I still have the paper he presented to FMC. Wow!!......How cool is that!!! I was a drawing board/pencil guy and my son kept trying to get me to take a Solidworks class, I told him I was old school and was too old to change.....LOL......I came in one day and my drafting table was gone and all my pencils were on the floor broken......LOL....Went to a couple of Solidworks classes and it was going too slow so I bought all the manuals and taught myself at home in a week....Haven't look back since.....LOL Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-05-12 04:04 PM - Post#2211759
Got the air intake system installed and got the radiator hoses ll figured out also....gotta make a couple of adaptors at work tomorrow to get the hose sections to go where they need to go.....When Dave gets here on Saturday it should be almost ready to start..........That engine compartment is getting pretty full......LOL 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-07-12 11:29 AM - Post#2212411
O.K.........The first item that needed to be adressed was to get the upper radiator hose pieced together and in the correct positions......I had to piece together a couple of hoses and get them connected together.........I made a couple of adaptors at the shop to accomplish this.....   This second adaptorjoin the 1 5/16" hose (from the LS engine) to the 1 1/2" (fitting at the Radiator) and I ended up installing a hose barb fitting for the LS steam line from the heads....       
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-07-12 11:33 AM - Post#2212413
Dave came over and we started by powering up the fuel pump.....the pump ran but we had no fuel pressure at the rails.....WTF......Checked at the filter ....no fuel,.....but we could hear the pump running and fuel flowing inside the tank.....Hummm!!.....Pull the tank down and found that I didn't have the push on fitting inside the tank snapped on fully and when the line built some pressure it blew itself off.....an hour later it was back in the car and built pressure.....Bingo!!.....That was easy...."AND"........The moment of truth........... Click on the pic and see what happened........LS Engines "ROCK".... 
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wagonmaster Moderator Posts 8008 
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 04-08-12 06:00 AM - Post#2212664
LS Engines "ROCK". Great job they Do rock!!!!
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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04-08-12 07:02 AM - Post#2212683
congrats. you check pressure at the rails to make sure you are OK? It was beat in my head to do that to make sure everything will be ok with the new install. It was also beat in my head to check engine codes before and then let it run for 20 mins then check again for them even if check engine light goes off.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-08-12 07:05 AM - Post#2212685
congrats. you check pressure at the rails to make sure you are OK? It was beat in my head to do that to make sure everything will be ok with the new install. It was also beat in my head to check engine codes before and then let it run for 20 mins then check again for them even if check engine light goes off. I didn't let it run long enough to worry about anything yet.....I had to get a couple more heat shrink clamps for the lower radiator hose and I didn't hook up a fan relay set-up yet.... Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-08-12 07:12 AM - Post#2212689
Went out in thegarage this morning and finished wiring up the Dakota Digital modules.....Plugged it in and it worked.......I'm officially a Voltmeter guy now.......LOL 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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04-08-12 09:50 AM - Post#2212749
I really cant imagine it being 2 am, half shot in the a$$, and having those gauges glaring in my eyes.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-09-12 02:36 PM - Post#2213183
I got the Power Steering reservoir mounted today....since the voltage regulator is no longer needed, I ended up mounting it right in that spot under the windshield washer bottle....worked out great...just in case I ever have to add fluid, it's just a couple of screws to remove the bottle assy.....I also got the radiator hoses all finished and added the coolant to the system.....not a drop leaked......I also changed the serpentine belt for a slightly shorter one......I'm waiting for a new turn signal switch to show up so I can finish all the under dash wiring and get that back together.....Exhaust hopefully later this week, then a front end alignment, then install the sheetmetal........getting close 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-10-12 03:11 PM - Post#2213627
Got the deck lid on today while waiting for parts to arrive....everything was going smooth until I opened the bag of reproduction clips that were supplied to hold the rear trim in place......LOL.........Time to go to the Hardware store and get some hardware that might actually hold the trim on.......Imagine that!!! 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-11-12 09:47 AM - Post#2213900
Pic's from this morning.........Getting closer....    
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-12-12 06:01 PM - Post#2214437
Got the trunk trim installed today......Got the new turn signal switch installed, got the final wires hooked up to the Dakota Digital modules.....and programmed the module so the correct values come up on the display.......also got the Spal- PWM fan controller just a couple of wires away from being operational.....Then time to get all the wires neatened up....    
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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04-13-12 09:03 AM - Post#2214638
Keep cranking on that thing Ken, you're making outstanding progress. I do wish I knew where you find the time though! BTW, I took a page from your book and installed a pair of the Ridetech upper control arms. Hoping they will solve the vibration under acceleration issue the car has. I do hope they won't need adjusting though - they were a serious pain to get in. Dan
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-13-12 09:35 AM - Post#2214648
Keep cranking on that thing Ken, you're making outstanding progress. I do wish I knew where you find the time though! BTW, I took a page from your book and installed a pair of the Ridetech upper control arms. Hoping they will solve the vibration under acceleration issue the car has. I do hope they won't need adjusting though - they were a serious pain to get in. Dan LS engines cure that Vibration while accelerating problem.....LOL |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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04-13-12 09:45 AM - Post#2214649
So I've heard. I'm guessing it's because they don't have quite enough torque to twist the rear end housing? Just a guess.  Kidding aside, I'll find out this weekend if they did the trick.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-16-12 05:06 AM - Post#2215631
Even though pictures wouldn't show any visual progress, I got a lot finished over the weekend....Got the Spal fan controller installed and programmed (Thanks Chad).....I had a couple of nagging electrical issues that had me pulling my hair out....one was I couldn't get the headlights to work.....I had power to the parking lights and turn signals but nothing to the headlights (new forward light harness).......Ended up being a loose connector in the headlight plug......so simple yet so difficult to find........(Big Smile)......I also had some issues with the Dakota Digital Tail lights.....the passenger side turn signals and brake lights didn't work.....even though I tested everything while installing them and they worked fine....I spent a lot of time cleaning contacts and still no luck.....got out the circuit tester and found that as I was cleaning up the harness and trimming off the old bulb connectors .......I trimmed off a wire that fed the Turn and brake lights....simple fix.....Duhhhhh!!!...... I also got the transmission gear selector module programmed and working to show what gear the trans was in on the dash display....pretty cool......I also will be putting the dash back in today or tomorrow and after getting the wires all neatened up under the dash, I got the radio speakers all wired up and ready to go.....Exhaust and Front end alignment this week.... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-17-12 06:08 PM - Post#2216318
I went and picked up the seats and rear panels today.....new seat buns in the front seat along with new covers.....I also got the wiring under the dash all finished up and got the dash and gauge cluster installed..........I also started to install the carpeting.......they sure leave a lot for trimming......should have the Interior installed tomorrow.........getting closer     
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nicke Contributor Posts 610
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04-17-12 06:44 PM - Post#2216339
Looking great! Nick
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-18-12 06:33 PM - Post#2216696
Got the wood wheel installed today (64 center cap)......I also got the carpeting trimmed and got the rear panels and rear seat installed.......I then went and got my Shiney New reproduction window cranks out and tried to install them......Sheesh!!.....when I did the other car 4 years ago they didn't work..........you would think by this time they would figure out how to make them snap on like a stock GM one does.....LOL.....I guess I gave these these guy's too much credit.........Luckily I had a spare GM set in good condition....got them out and they snapped right on.......Gonna be a big box of repro Junk going back for "Credit"....Almost forgot.....the dual cone rear seat speaker I bought to fit in the rear seat (Special order)..........doesn't have a chance in hell of fitting either.....  
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-20-12 04:59 PM - Post#2217380
Got the front seat installed and pretty much all the wiring taken care of......I just have to run a few wires for the Satelite Radio......another problem with this Nu Yawk Survivor car popped up last week (when does it end)......I couldn't get the windshield wipers to work.....ended up the wiper motor was shot....Imagine that!!......so after looking and seeing what a new original type motor cost, I decided to go with a Newport Engineering aftermarket wiper setup....2 speed w/intermittent feature.....took all of 30 minutes to install......and it works beautiful.......Time to start putting the doors and sheetmetal on........    The front seats have new foam buns in them....very comfortable....    Getting "Real" close.........Almost got all the Nu Yawk out of this beauty........and....I found an old original style "Nickey" sticker......Hummm!!!! |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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04-20-12 06:04 PM - Post#2217404
did you get replacement acorn nuts for the seats? trying to find them myself.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-20-12 06:07 PM - Post#2217406
did you get replacement acorn nuts for the seats? trying to find them myself. I still had all the original bolts............. |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-21-12 01:43 PM - Post#2217602
April 21st......moved under it's own power for the first time.....backed it out of the garage and moved the cars around so I have access to both sides of the Nu Yawk car for putting the doors and sheetmetal on........   
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-22-12 07:28 AM - Post#2217838
Heres some pic's from this morning....gonna take the rest of the day off and go "Kill" some Golfs.....   
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676 
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04-22-12 01:21 PM - Post#2217921
Killer stance.
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helrazr3 Member Posts 380 |
04-23-12 02:21 PM - Post#2218334
i tested my wiper motor and it was working but it is also smoking  so it looks like i need a new one i looked at the newport engineering site and there is no listing for 66 imp. could you explain a little more on what you used? thanks.
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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04-23-12 04:41 PM - Post#2218387
Rich I might be able to get you an original one that works if needed.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-23-12 04:57 PM - Post#2218397
i tested my wiper motor and it was working but it is also smoking so it looks like i need a new one i looked at the newport engineering site and there is no listing for 66 imp. could you explain a little more on what you used? thanks.I ordered the clean wipe system made by Newport Eng. thru Hubbards Impala parts......bolted right in..... Ken |
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helrazr3 Member Posts 380 |
04-23-12 04:59 PM - Post#2218399
thanks i'll check that out.
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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04-23-12 05:09 PM - Post#2218404
Now that your on the home stretch on the Convertible and are going to start enjoying it for a while,whats next in your future for a new build segment?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-23-12 05:21 PM - Post#2218415
Got the lower windshield stainless, and the cowl installed today........along with the door latch assy's, door handles, and door trim.......       A little closer every day............ |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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04-23-12 06:06 PM - Post#2218441
did that cowl seal need to be put on the bolted down? cant figure mine out. thanks.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-24-12 04:38 AM - Post#2218555
The seal gets put on to the cowl panel before being bolted in......there is a groove in the seal that the panel slides into, when the panel is bolted in, it gets compressed and held on position.....I'll take a better picture later Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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04-24-12 05:59 AM - Post#2218573
I should be OK, thanks for the info. I think I hold the record for hijacking this thread.
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chevman62-66 Silver Supporting Member Posts 65
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04-24-12 07:34 AM - Post#2218601
.....here you go, Newports link.... http://newportwipers.com/products.php?year=1965-66...
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-24-12 07:35 AM - Post#2218602
I should be OK, thanks for the info. I think I hold the record for hijacking this thread. Anytime............That's why we are all here!! |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-24-12 07:37 AM - Post#2218604
Sheesh!!.......I should have bought it from them....a lot cheaper!! |
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chevman62-66 Silver Supporting Member Posts 65
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04-24-12 09:18 AM - Post#2218635
.....wow, I guess.....I hadn't looked at Hubbards price.......
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helrazr3 Member Posts 380 |
04-24-12 06:05 PM - Post#2218800
i know i went to hubbards last night and they want 270.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-27-12 04:57 PM - Post#2219775
Took the car to Daves Mufflers in Kenosha and a very talented guy by the name of Mike created the entire exhaust system .....I was concerned about going over the rear axle assy as the car is lowered and there really wasn't a lot of room.....Mike nailed it.......Great job!!    We put on Flowmaster Delta 50's.........Perfect sound...  Got it home and finished up the drivers side door glass install.....gonna do the Passenger side tomorrow morning....then off to get the front end aligned tomorrow afternoon.... 
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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04-27-12 05:55 PM - Post#2219792
Thats what I like to see,good exhaust work done cleanly.I bet the flowmasters sound great with the full length exhaust. The car sits real nice Ken.Im jealous.
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wagonmaster Moderator Posts 8008
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04-28-12 06:07 AM - Post#2219887
Love this car! Great job, all the way through!!
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65_Impala Very Senior Member Posts 1595 |
04-28-12 09:56 AM - Post#2219950
It's looking good, but I would not get it aligned utill the car is complete. Otherwise, the front will drop a little more once you put the rest of the parts on and the alignment will be off. |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-28-12 03:02 PM - Post#2220018
I sat my fat butt on the front of the car while it was being aligned....LOL |
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HAL_396 Member Posts 2710
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04-29-12 03:51 PM - Post#2220337
I sat my fat butt on the front of the car while it was being aligned....LOL It will be toe-out now for sure!  Seriously Ken, The car looks fantastic. I'm glad you shared the build with us.
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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04-30-12 06:41 AM - Post#2220591
It's coming together Ken. More sponging from me if you don't mind. When you had the alignment done did you go with factory specs or custom? Obviously the factory specs are based on bias plys and 45 year old thinking.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
04-30-12 03:26 PM - Post#2220784
It's coming together Ken. More sponging from me if you don't mind. When you had the alignment done did you go with factory specs or custom? Obviously the factory specs are based on bias plys and 45 year old thinking. I believe the settings were close to stock except for the camber which was set to a little over three degrees...... |
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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05-01-12 06:38 AM - Post#2221053
Thanks Ken. Dan
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aghaga "4th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 1489 |
05-01-12 06:53 AM - Post#2221062
I believe that Ken ment to say caster insted of camber |
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55 Shaker Member Posts 1043
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05-01-12 08:44 AM - Post#2221100
I believe that Ken ment to say caster insted of camber That's what I was thinking.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-01-12 05:17 PM - Post#2221275
Yep!!!!.......Over 50 Rule!!! |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-04-12 04:46 AM - Post#2222277
Things are moving right along........The new wiper system didn't have a washer pump system with it.....so I bought one of their add on pumps and mounted it where no one will see it after the fender is installed........small, simple and it works perfect......   I also got the interior pretty much finished up .......Now I just have to install the front Sheetmetal and finish up the convertible top weather stripping.........  
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-04-12 01:37 PM - Post#2222426
I got the pump all wired up to the wiper switch today....works just like factory.......I also found out that I might have a Fan Controller issue.......Might have to go with Plan "B"........Darn!! ........Seat Belts showed up today also..... 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-04-12 04:03 PM - Post#2222472
too funny, I got my belts this week too. I burned a hole in the carpet with a hot bolt, to keep fraying away.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-05-12 12:52 PM - Post#2222795
Started the morning with the goal of getting the fenders put on today, but........had to get the emblems put on first.....Get the fenders on, then get the mounting holes for the front fender trim drilled and get the trim mounted..........Heres todays progress...      
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
05-05-12 01:01 PM - Post#2222800
Outstanding, as ever... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-06-12 04:51 PM - Post#2223214
Got back from the Frame-up car show and after talking with Dan Vasic and Mark Webster, I came home before the rains came (LOL) and found the clips I needed for the front fender Trim...So....I spent the afternoon in the garage ....got the trim installed, got the inner fender panels in, got the wheel opening moulding installed and took it out for a ride......No Squeeks or Rattles......Just need to get the grill and balance of front end parts........After going for a ride I realized that the Fan Controller is not working correctly......Gonna have to call Spal and get that figured out.....Here are some pic's from today...    
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wagonmaster Moderator Posts 8008
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05-07-12 05:08 AM - Post#2223340
Looks good out there on the road!!!
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BBChevro Contributor Posts 103 |
05-07-12 06:28 AM - Post#2223372
Looks good out there on the road!!! I've gotta agree with that - it looks good anywhere. great photo story, great build. Well done. Mark
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-07-12 07:42 AM - Post#2223395
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-10-12 07:24 PM - Post#2224640
It's been a couple of days since the last progress report.....I got the Grille and all the other parts lined up and installed........I was assembling the bumper and lower grille assy getting ready to install it tonight.......then I found one of the lower bumper trim pieces that ended up having a stripped hole in it.....so....I take it to the shop tomorrow and put a Heli-coil in it so I can finish the install........A couple of loose ends that need to be resolved........I didn't feel the brakes were working correctly....so ...I checked and came to the conclusion that the rear disc's weren't operational.......So....After Bitching about the crappy products, I went back and read the Instructions about proper adjustment during install......OOPS!!!........ And......I'm taking the car next week to have the Doors and Fenders aligned by people more talented and experienced than me..........I got everything close.....but, It needs to be a little better and as I've learned......Convert's are a "censored" to get the alignment correct.........I threw in the towel and waved the White flag......LOL    
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-13-12 02:52 PM - Post#2225516
Here are some progress pic's from today......Got the Bumper assy and hood installed......Drove the car about 10 miles and I realized I forgot to change out the Fan controller.......Tonight's project!.......I also tried to get the rear brakes working a little better....the rear calipers supplied in the kit are mid 80's Seville calipers with built in parking brakes........Gonna throw in the towel here also and take the car over to Dave and Pete and have them get everything working........beyond my skill level.......Any how ....Here are some Pic's....      Nu Yawk!!! |
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-13-12 08:13 PM - Post#2225640
Ken,if you dont mind me asking.Are the Coys you have the same size frt and rear as far as tire size,rim width and offset? I think I seen 255/55/18 in one of your pics but are they staggered frt to rear or can you rotate them? Thanks
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-14-12 04:04 AM - Post#2225694
Front rims are 17 x 7" and the rear are 18 x 8"...don't remember the backspacing... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-14-12 04:31 AM - Post#2225698
4", since I got the same ones you did and made sure to write it down on my garage wall for future reference. I cant rotate since the tires are directional. Not sure if Ken went the directional route also. Cant go front to back since car's stance would be raked different.
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-14-12 04:55 PM - Post#2225905
Both frt and rear have 4" backspacing? Thanks for the reply. I seen your running the 255/55/18 ( I think) on the rear,whats the frt tire size if you dont mind.
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-14-12 08:06 PM - Post#2225969
225/55r17 pretty sure backspacing was the same for both. PM me if you want my info. call coys and ask them, I am sure they would tell you. also, if you are buying coys, like them on fb. they have specials. mine cost $750 for all four including the shipping. they were not fast.
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-14-12 09:45 PM - Post#2226006
Im always trying to document what fits and what dont to get me close in wheel and tire selection on whatever I drive and am looking for wheel/tire fitament. Like today I measured my 66 belair with a 15x10 w/4.5 backspace and a 15x10 w/5.5 backspace only to find out that a 15x10 w/5.0 backspace would be perfect without having to modify things. The 15x10 w/5.5 backspace would have needed the rear coil spring hump removed from the side of the frame for best clearance. Just trying to see what others are running to get an idea dimensionally what can work. I do like the Coys but have read some bad stories here and on other sites while others have praised them. Thanks for the info.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-18-12 04:26 AM - Post#2227078
I had the A/C system charged at Jeffery Motors in Kenosha by Dave, Pete and Jeff......they also found a couple of "Rattles" under the car.....Loose Bolts.....Duhhhh!!!.....  Then the car went down to Nostalgic Auto Body in Island Lake, Ill where Joe and Kevin worked their magic on aligning the doors, fenders, window glass, added the rocker trim and found more loose bolts......Duhhhh!!!   Drove home and decided to put it up on the lift and check every bolt.....LOL........Now.....I still have the problem of the rear pads being loose in the Seville Calipers.....worked the parking brake like crazy and still loose....so....I wasn't happy with the braking of the car....while on the lift I noticed something on the inside of the rear wheel....looked a little closer and realized that the axle seal was leaking and the rotor was covered in oil........Took everything apart and found that the seal was riding right on the edge of the axle surface that was exposed to the weather and the pock marked area ate the seal...DARN!!!!........After looking around for one of those repair sleeves to fix it, I couldn't find the right size....Darn!!.......so I bought another seal and I was able to install it another 1/8" deeper into the housing so it would ride on a good surface........I also noticed a lot of metal flakes in the drained rear end grease......Double Darn!!!.......Two weeks to Power Tour......Ordered new axles and ring and pinion today...LOL!!! |
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
05-18-12 06:15 AM - Post#2227107
Just wow. Beautiful. Murphy never takes a day off though, does he? |
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Johnny468 "5th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 566 
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05-18-12 07:22 AM - Post#2227131
Man, that side-view shot looks fantastic. You really nailed it on the stance. Johnny
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nicke Contributor Posts 610
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05-18-12 07:26 AM - Post#2227132
Beautiful, you nailed it in every aspect! That stance is perfect! Nice work! -Nick
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-18-12 04:07 PM - Post#2227306
Ken,are the inner pads the ones that are rattling on those rear calipers? If so I remember there are clips that engage around the piston and then the clip engages the pad to reduce that inner pad from shifting/rattling around. Glad your finding the little things before your trip,sorry some of those somewhat little things arent quick or cheap like having to do the ring and pinion.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-19-12 06:29 PM - Post#2227653
Ken,are the inner pads the ones that are rattling on those rear calipers? If so I remember there are clips that engage around the piston and then the clip engages the pad to reduce that inner pad from shifting/rattling around. Glad your finding the little things before your trip,sorry some of those somewhat little things arent quick or cheap like having to do the ring and pinion. The spring clips are on the pistons.....and attached to the pads correctly.....It's the outer pads that are loose......Thanks for trying to troubleshoot though.......... Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-19-12 06:30 PM - Post#2227654
Just got home from the "Maiden" voyage....400 trouble free miles..........Issues that need to be corrected for Power Tour.....The Digital Gas gauge doesn't work too good....gonna have to check and see if I have it programmed for the GM sender correctly......the Ridetech suspension is awsum when you are going straight, but.....when turning a corner it seems the Ackerman is off as there is some minor tire squeeling..........I'll call Ridetech on Monday and ask for advice on solving that issue......the brakes are O.K.......but not great.......have to hook up the drain lines for the A/C........And need to get a couple of power outlets for the Satelite radio and charging cell phones.......minor stuff.....anyhow....here is a pic from the show..... 
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-19-12 08:31 PM - Post#2227702
Ken,are the inner pads the ones that are rattling on those rear calipers? If so I remember there are clips that engage around the piston and then the clip engages the pad to reduce that inner pad from shifting/rattling around. Glad your finding the little things before your trip,sorry some of those somewhat little things arent quick or cheap like having to do the ring and pinion. Just trying to help out on those as I know how annoying pad rattles can be. I seem to remember that some of those Sevilles had tabs on the upper outer portion of the pad that can be slightly bent to engage the caliper a little tighter,like the older S-10s had to do. Keeps the pad from rocking back and forth.Great pics from the car show,good to be able to get a few shake down runs prior to the PowerTour. Your pics of the install of the LS has made me start looking for a good deal on one. The spring clips are on the pistons.....and attached to the pads correctly.....It's the outer pads that are loose......Thanks for trying to troubleshoot though.......... Ken
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wagonsouth "4th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 750
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05-21-12 06:58 PM - Post#2228393
Ken, great looking car...looking forward to seeing it in person sometime in the next couple of weeks.
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
05-25-12 10:48 AM - Post#2229686
Beautiful, of course! I do have a question. I saw that you got 5 new seat belts, as did I. I took out the old ones, and there were 4, all outboard. I didn't see any predetermined spots to mount a 5th, for the center, rear... I did replace the rear drivers side floor pan... What did you do? I was planning on just having 4, but a center seat belt in the rear would be nice to have available. |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-25-12 05:24 PM - Post#2229781
I would guess that he used the same inner bolts for the center seat belt. at least I did.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-25-12 05:55 PM - Post#2229789
I would guess that he used the same inner bolts for the center seat belt. at least I did. Bingo...... |
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Kabous66 Contributor Posts 188 |
05-26-12 03:27 AM - Post#2229895
I realized that last night! Wow, what a blonde moment! Lol. |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-26-12 06:24 PM - Post#2230160
Update..........I bought the CPP 4 wheel disc brake assy.....it came with Wilwood front calipers and mid 80's Seville rear calipers with built in parking brakes.......Which (In theory) simplify everything.....LOL.....The E-Brake levers that are part of the caliper are key to setting these units up....The way they are supposed to work is to use an internal ratcheting device to keep the pads adjusted as the Parking brake is used........In the initial install set-up I fought with these things to get the pad clearance set-up correctly........Couldn't do it........after a week of messing with them I ended up modifying the arms by cutting and weldind to get the hex to time out with the stops so everything was adjusted correctly...... So....we took the car to the Dells for the show up there.....the brakes didn't seem to be working coprrectly even though I had a great pedal......Hummm!!!.......So.....The other day I stopped at the Frame-up Street Rod shop and talked to Donny and explained my concerns.....He took it for a test ride and hit the brakes pretty hard a couple of times.......got out the infrared temp gauge and shot the front and rear rotors....Front "Hot"......rear "Cool".......Hummm!!!......I left the car with him and 4 hours later I get a call that the car is fixed.........It seems the supplied factory proportioning valve was "Junk"......They put a adjustable one in and then "Fine" tuned the system...........Can you say "Stopping Power".........Man.....Instant Stress Relief........My hat is off to Frame-Up and Donny.........Sometimes is best to swallow your pride and just admit that other people know more that I do...........Lesson learned to not assume because it's new it must be O.K........ Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-26-12 06:27 PM - Post#2230161
Ken, Not to doubt Donny's abilities, but his familiarity with these problems is what solved your problem. glad you are stopping. I would say keep up the good work, but this project seems to be at the end.
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-26-12 07:18 PM - Post#2230181
Great to hear your issue has been resolved,sometimes the littlest things can drive you crazy. Did you happen to get the rear pads to quit rattling while it was at their shop or prior?
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-27-12 03:46 AM - Post#2230232
Prior....I had to modify the E-Brake pull arms to get the pads tight........In following the instructions for adjusting the pads, I wasn't able to get the pad to stay in position when turning the hex adjuster stud back to get the E-brakes arms against the stops.......So......I ended up cutting the hex section out of the arms.......now I adjusted the pads out.......then I installed the hex section and arms.......I then marked the position of the section and arm........then I welded everything back together.....Hard way to get there but it worked.... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-30-12 04:57 PM - Post#2231600
I had another "Nagging" problem that wouldn't seem to go away.....I have all Ride Tech suspension on the car.....I had the front end aligned three times and when turning a corner the car would lightly squeel the tires ......and the Castor never looked correct.....I had it aligned again yesterday and after pulling out of the shop.....same thing....Tires squeeling.......So......I call Mark Webster to see how his car steers....(66 Impala with suspension)......his car had no issues.....so...I explained what was going on with my car.....as he's thinking about it, he ask's me if I put the original GM bushings from the old control arms into the new arms.......I say what Bushings???......So....he explains that these Bushings take up the difference in the bushing hole and the ecentric bolt o.d., and the head thickness allows for the compression of the unit after setting to lock everything in place........ I noticed the clearance he was talking about when I put the front end together and checked the Ecentric bolt in the old arm and it was sloppy also, so...I didn't think any more about it.....I went home and got the old arms out and noticed that only one side had the bushings in it (obviously I checked the bolt in the one with the missing bushings).....that's why the tire on the original Nu Yawk survivor was chewed up on that side.....Those Crazy Nu Yawk repair guyz......So....I take the old bushings out and measured them and made some new ones.....the car was back at Frame-Up for some other fine tuning...So, Donny took everything apart and installed the "New" missing bushings.......Back to the alignment shop tomorrow......hopefully the problem will now be solved as the alignment will now be in a controlled condition.......All this with one day to spare.......Leaving Friday a.m. for Detroit and the start of the Power Tour.......... Bottom line......I'm glad I talked to Mark!! |
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-30-12 05:08 PM - Post#2231604
Lets hope that the things you found will resolve this issue. I can only think that with the lower arm moving,the car is having a toe in/out issue thats not apparent til driving and flexing the suspension. If you dont mind after your next alignment could you please show me your alignment specs that they set the car at? I have done alignments for a living last 25 years and can see things in the specs just by you showing me the print out.I just like to know that your settings are where they need to be.I know you trust your guys,I just like to see the print outs. I give all my customers a print out showing before and after work. I am anxious to see your car on the Tour after seeing you work your butt off.
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-30-12 05:38 PM - Post#2231613
I know it is probably too late for a photo of this mystery part.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-31-12 04:24 AM - Post#2231737
Here's a picture of the bushings.........they center the bolt in the arm but more importantly, the heads of the bushings provide the correct width of the lower arm so when the eccentric adjusters are tightened, they allow for proper tightening........without them, the eccentric bolt is tightened against the crossmember, but the lower arm is still loose within the crossmember........there in lies the problem.... 
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-31-12 04:26 AM - Post#2231738
Slammed......we are setting the Castor to - .5 degree and the camber at 4.5 degree's.... Ken |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-31-12 05:59 AM - Post#2231768
I think my replacement bushings came with those. no clicking here. my alignment guy did tell me that the strut rod sleeve was missing. I ordered a new set, he took the nut off, and found out my frame repair was thicker than the original metal so there was some play. He took one off an old pontiac, cut it a little longer than the original, then it was fine. Oh yea, the $40 set from ebay is now in the parts bin.
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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05-31-12 07:31 AM - Post#2231793
"Strut rod sleeves" Leon? Are those used to prevent over-tightening of the strut rod bushings and adjusting nuts? Dan
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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05-31-12 09:22 AM - Post#2231822
I guess, cant really think what else they would do. they may also keep the bushing from prematurely wearing on the serated edges of the threads.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
05-31-12 01:05 PM - Post#2231875
Got the front end aligned again today.......What a difference........handles like a sports car now.........I guess that's what I paid all that money for....... |
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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05-31-12 06:08 PM - Post#2231983
Ken,sounds like they know their stuff,I knew you wouldnt take it to any person otherwise. Your -.5 would be your camber,and +4.5 caster sounds right on. You should have had just a bit positive "toe in". Sounds like your ready for a very enjoyable trouble free trip.Have fun ,Be safe.
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ImpalaMax Forum Newbie Posts 6 
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06-21-12 03:18 AM - Post#2239720
Very nice detailed build. Thank You for sharing. Some useful info I'll use in my 65 SS Repower. Glad to see others thinking outside the box. 
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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07-03-12 04:42 AM - Post#2243897
Ken, What did you do for a tune? I took my car to a place and had a street tune/dyno. With the tune I wanted, I have 325 HP. I was having mystery problems with the engine and the tune has sorted everything out. I had this heavily de-tuned for mileage. Close to 390 when he played with settings. Was told with the weight of the car, and my desire for reliability over speed this was the best thing to do for durabilty. My fuel trims were all out of whack. I was positive 25%, he took them down to even. I was having excess fuel exploding in the exhaust. Cant praise East Coast Superchargers enough. drove the car 150 miles yesterday, long enough to make me want to fix some electrical problems today. My only complaint is the shift point on third gear is a little high. I can live with it.
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65_Impala Very Senior Member Posts 1595 |
07-03-12 05:59 PM - Post#2244169
390rwhp from a LS1??? What mods have you done because that's not believable without a cam. What detuning did they do exactly for more reliability? I'm not sure I follow that one either, especially dialing 65hp out of it? That's not de-tuning it, that's out-of-tuning it! Detuning for mileage makes little sense either. After the headers and intake I tuned my LS1 for more power and it gets better fuel mileage at the same time. |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
07-04-12 06:34 PM - Post#2244576
Leon..........I didn't do anything for a tune.....Just what John at Speartech set up the ECM for while reprogramming........ Ken |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
07-07-12 10:46 AM - Post#2245434
Update!!........Well....The "Old" Beater has held up pretty well since the Power Tour ended.......But.....Here's what happened since then................The Big issue was that I had to send the car back to the Body shop to fix one of my screw-ups.....Since I had to replace the front fenders on my "Perfect" Survivor car, they didn't have the holes in them for the front fender trim.....so....when I got ready to install and drill the holes.......I put tape on the fenders so I didn't have to worry about scratching the paint and I marked the width of the trim right on the tape so I could easily drill the mounting holes...... Seemed like a good plan at the time......so.......I get the holes drilled, pulled the tape off, installed the trim ............and after looking at the trim installed, my stomach dropped and I was ready to puke.......I assumed that the fender spear would just be installed......Wrong!!!......The fender spear is straight and the fender reveal has a curve to it and the trim is supposed to follow the profile of the reveal in the fender........Ouch!!........I called the Body shop and because of being short on time for the Power Tour they needed the car for at least 4 days to weld the holes , Prep and repaint the fenders......didn't have the time so I said I would get it done when we got home.......fortunately......if anyone noticed the screw up on the Power Tour they were nice enough to not say anything about them.....LOL..... As soon as we got home the car went right back to the Body Shop to be repaired.......$$$$$$$$Stupid Mistake.....But the Trim is now installed like GM wanted them to be.......  I also took the Door Panels off and added the decorative trim pieces that I mistakenly thought would have been included on fully assembled door panels as bought......LOL....again...didn't have the time to order and install them prior to leaving......but....they are now installed....   I also got sick of looking at the engine without an engine cover......I had a Camaro engine cover I was going to use but it ended up being too short....so I got some Corvette covers and trimmed them to fit.....  I also took off the Ridetech rear Panhard bar as it had spherical rod ends on it and it rattled....so In took it off and put the stock rubber bushed GM one back on.......Noise gone....and the stock one dropped right in..... Great car......If I had to change one thing about the car I think I would put some quieter mufflers on it as the 50 series Flowmasters witgh the long tailpipes just seem a little to "Rappy" for me....... |
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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07-07-12 11:03 AM - Post#2245446
Your never finshed it seems no matter how great it looks theres always little things to fix or correct. Glad your car made the long haul on the tour and you guys made it in one piece. Also glad to see you posting more again,always looked forward to your updates on the car.
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
07-26-12 02:45 PM - Post#2252445
During the Hot Rod Power Tour I got hooked up with the Dakota Digital guys and had my car in their display booth daily.......and they felt sorry for me and decided to use the "Beater" in some of their advertising.....LOL....Here a proof they forwarded..........  |
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slammed1 Contributor Posts 676
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07-26-12 03:27 PM - Post#2252462
Very cool Ken,and the car,you and your wife very deserving.
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Double Aught Contributor Posts 126 |
07-26-12 06:40 PM - Post#2252508
390rwhp from a LS1??? What mods have you done because that's not believable without a cam. What detuning did they do exactly for more reliability? I'm not sure I follow that one either, especially dialing 65hp out of it? That's not de-tuning it, that's out-of-tuning it! Detuning for mileage makes little sense either. After the headers and intake I tuned my LS1 for more power and it gets better fuel mileage at the same time. I concur. I did a heads and cam on my 01 Firehawk. Its a small cam too and I am making 405hp and 375tq at the wheels. Also, I have long tubes, catted y-pipe and a FAST 90/90 intake. Yes, its tuned. |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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07-26-12 06:50 PM - Post#2252511
not arguing here, but an stock engine that makes 350 hp, add a different exhaust manifold (ceramic coated headers), no cats, dual exhaust and intake (elbow and K&N filter). then tune it. 390 at the engine out of whack? I really wish that I made this up, but the $400 bill for the street tune reminds me of what I was told. As for tuning down, I was told this will be done to keep the engine from leaning out and possibly frying a piston. I was told the timing curve was changed to keep the engine lasting longer. Ill get back to you when I get 100k miles on the car. I honestly drive like an old man and could give a rats a** how many hp it makes. I do know this engine almost double the hp as the original, lighter and will get double the hp.
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Double Aught Contributor Posts 126 |
07-26-12 06:58 PM - Post#2252512
not arguing here, but an stock engine that makes 350 hp, add a different exhaust manifold (ceramic coated headers), no cats, dual exhaust and intake (elbow and K&N filter). then tune it. 390 at the engine out of whack? I really wish that I made this up, but the $400 bill for the street tune reminds me of what I was told. As for tuning down, I was told this will be done to keep the engine from leaning out and possibly frying a piston. I was told the timing curve was changed to keep the engine lasting longer. Ill get back to you when I get 100k miles on the car. I honestly drive like an old man and could give a rats a** how many hp it makes. I do know this engine almost double the hp as the original, lighter and will get double the hp. Bolt ons and you p/u 40hp? Go to LS1 Tech and do some research on bolt ons and what guys are getting. |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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07-26-12 07:37 PM - Post#2252527
thanks for wasting ten minutes of my life. 20 hp gains are routinely picked up by a tune. so we are at 370 at the engine. read on two posts that cold air intakes are another 10-20. headers and exhaust...from 20-45.... since my hearing skills must have been out of whack, the reading skills at ls1 tech must have been out of whack too.
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65_Impala Very Senior Member Posts 1595 |
07-26-12 07:56 PM - Post#2252530
not arguing here, but an stock engine that makes 350 hp, add a different exhaust manifold (ceramic coated headers), no cats, dual exhaust and intake (elbow and K&N filter). then tune it. 390 at the engine out of whack? +40hp at the engine is possible. I've seen dyno results showing a cold air intake and long tube headers added about 35-40rwhp on a C5. You posted they were dynoing your car and that the peak was 390hp, which I assumed was rwhp and that's not posible with a bolt-on LS1. How'd you get those numbers? Did you just calculate those numbers from the rwhp on the chassis dyno? I still stand by my statement that taking out 65hp was a huge amount in the name of de-tuning. |
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Double Aught Contributor Posts 126 |
07-26-12 09:09 PM - Post#2252544
thanks for wasting ten minutes of my life. 20 hp gains are routinely picked up by a tune. so we are at 370 at the engine. read on two posts that cold air intakes are another 10-20. headers and exhaust...from 20-45.... since my hearing skills must have been out of whack, the reading skills at ls1 tech must have been out of whack too. Thats friggin incredible. That means tens of thousands of us have wasted countless thousands on cams, head work and other real engine work. People claim all kinds of gains with bolt ons and if your pulling 50+ hp on bolt ons alone, where is the proof. Dyno runs printed out. Baseline runs, then runs with the bolt ons. Manufacturers routinely claim big hp gains with headers or intakes or mufflers. Taken all together with a good set of heads and a matched cam, you get way more than fifty. But hey, if you said you got 50+ with bolt ons and a tune, more power, no pun intended, to you. PS BTW, I am out of this thread. Arguing about hp gains this way or that is pointless. |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-25-12 09:25 AM - Post#2292011
One of the things that I knew would have to be improved in the car at some time was the front seat....It was there and looked good, but wasn't exactly the most comfortable thing to sit on for a long stint behind the wheel.....I longed for a contoured foam aftermarket seat like I had in the Chevelle and the 37.......But nothing was available for the big cars......So......I just happened to find a Power Strato Bench seat on Ebay.....as I remember they only installed around 11,000 of these seats in 67 and newer cars.....Neat seats as they had Bucket seat backs, a armrest, and a slightly contoured bench seat base......Hit the Buy-It now button and the seller was right in the chicago area......Picked it up today....It needs to be totally rebuilt.....but......That's O.K......I'll get it dis-assembled and chemically stripped to remove all the "Patina".....painted ......new seat Buns made with a little more contour than stock...and get new seat covers made with the same pattern and medallions as stock........It never ends with these things.......LOL..... Seat as picked up....and the seller was brutally "Honest" in describing the condition of the seat in the Ebay ad.....Not one mention of Perfect or Survivor......LOL    Here we go again.....only on a much smaller scale....... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-25-12 09:27 AM - Post#2292012
Here we go......Seat doesn't look that bad.....the seller in the ad stated there were seat springs that were broken and there was a lot of rust in the track area.....Honest description all the way.... Still couldn't pass it up and it was priced accordingly.....No Complaints.....It's saveable I think....LOL.....Here are the dis-assembly pic's Starting Point...... Before Pic's...........          Another Challenge........LOL |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-25-12 09:31 AM - Post#2292013
The education continues...........I bought a Power Bench seat out of a 4 door car off ebay.....and my thought was that maybe the bench seat bottom would be close enough that I could modify it to work with the Strato seat back.......went and picked it up and it was in pretty good shape with just minor surface rust.......and as a bonus the seat motor and mechanisms worked.....so...I took it apart and realized that the seat frames weren't even close.....Oh Well!!! At least I got a good Power unit and some spare seat springs that might come in handy later.....And I found another Strato-Bench for a 4 door car (Non movable seat backs) ......So I bought it as I should be able to piece together one seat out of the three....LOL......Don't ya just Love it when a plan comes together..........Time for plan "C"......   
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-25-12 09:34 AM - Post#2292016
I bought a third seat (Got it from Donny on this site).......This one is in excellent shape (the frame that is).......It is out of a 4 door car so the seat backs don't move, but I will be able to piece together parts from the first seat to make every work......   
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-25-12 09:36 AM - Post#2292017
So.....After getting all the seats dis-assembled......It ended up that the seat back frames were the only things that could salavaged from the first seat.......the second seat had the complete power track assy and wire harness assy that was useable........the third strato bench seat (out of a 4 door) was the Gold mine for the rest of the parts........But....I had to adapt the moveable seat backs on to the non moveable 4 door frame.....I kept the rusted out original so I could compare the two and see the differences.....It ended up that there were two brackets welded on to the 4 door frame to keep the seat backs locked in position that were easy to cut off....and the tapped hole I needed for the seat stop bumper was already there.....simple fix......Then I just had to cut a little clearance in the frame for the Pivot links as the solid mounts were slightly different......   The Latch mechanisms were in need of some TLC out of the first seat....they were Rusted solid.....had to take them apart and make some new pins and find new springs.....(Thanks McMaster-Carr)......    Got the seat backs installed....we have to take the seat springs from the solid backs and add them to the moveable ones....   Got the power seat switch mounted in the lower seat side trim........   Dave (I'm Rare) got me hooked up with a local upholsterer that really "Gets" it......The Strato bench started production in 67 and I'm putting it in the 66....so....no seat covers available.....But we ordered a set of covers and seat buns for 66 Bucket seats......the backs are the same.....and Mike (the Upholsterer) is going to build the bench seat bun out of the bucket buns and make the matching bench seat cover to suit....... I know this is much to do about nothing, but......It seems I make everything as complicated as possible......LOL......When we are finished I just hope its worth the effort and is comfortable n those long drives.....LOL......the bench seat that's in it now even though it's got new a new bun....is like sitting on a worn out mattress......Pretty Impressed with Mike as he was showing me how to rebuild the stock seat springs for more support and comfort........More pic's to come as Mike gets into the seat......Again........Ken makes eveything complicated.....Just hope its worth the effort...... |
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kwhizz "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 674 |
11-25-12 09:41 AM - Post#2292018
6,800 trouble free miles this year........LS engines Rock..... |
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leon phelps Valued Contributor Posts 3021
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11-25-12 03:35 PM - Post#2292124
congrats. I am stuck on 220. probably 500 before the odometer, now cold weather..:(
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ss3964spd "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 3018
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11-26-12 09:11 AM - Post#2292307
Great sub project Ken, love it. And oh, I sympathize with "makes everything complicated". Now, make it more copmplicated by adding head rests! Dan
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