 chevman62-66
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04-24-12 09:18 AM - Post#2218635
In response to kwhizz
.....wow, I guess.....I hadn't looked at Hubbards price.......
Kevin
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helrazr3
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04-24-12 06:05 PM - Post#2218800
In response to kwhizz
i know i went to hubbards last night and they want 270.
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 kwhizz
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04-27-12 04:57 PM - Post#2219775
In response to helrazr3
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
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04-27-12 05:55 PM - Post#2219792
In response to kwhizz
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
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 04-28-12 06:07 AM - Post#2219887
In response to slammed1
Love this car! Great job, all the way through!!
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65_Impala
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04-28-12 09:56 AM - Post#2219950
In response to kwhizz
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
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04-28-12 03:02 PM - Post#2220018
In response to 65_Impala
I sat my fat butt on the front of the car while it was being aligned....LOL
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HAL_396
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04-29-12 03:51 PM - Post#2220337
In response to kwhizz
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
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04-30-12 06:41 AM - Post#2220591
In response to HAL_396
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.
Dan
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kwhizz
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04-30-12 03:26 PM - Post#2220784
In response to ss3964spd
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
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05-01-12 06:38 AM - Post#2221053
In response to kwhizz
Thanks Ken.
Dan
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 aghaga
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05-01-12 06:53 AM - Post#2221062
In response to ss3964spd
I believe that Ken ment to say caster insted of camber
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55 Shaker
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05-01-12 08:44 AM - Post#2221100
In response to aghaga
I believe that Ken ment to say caster insted of camber
That's what I was thinking.
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kwhizz
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05-01-12 05:17 PM - Post#2221275
In response to 55 Shaker
Yep!!!!.......Over 50 Rule!!!
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kwhizz
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05-04-12 04:46 AM - Post#2222277
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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
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05-04-12 01:37 PM - Post#2222426
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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
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05-04-12 04:03 PM - Post#2222472
In response to kwhizz
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
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05-05-12 12:52 PM - Post#2222795
In response to leon phelps
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
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05-05-12 01:01 PM - Post#2222800
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Outstanding, as ever...
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kwhizz
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05-06-12 04:51 PM - Post#2223214
In response to Kabous66
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
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05-07-12 05:08 AM - Post#2223340
In response to kwhizz
Looks good out there on the road!!!
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BBChevro
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05-07-12 06:28 AM - Post#2223372
In response to wagonmaster
Looks good out there on the road!!!
I've gotta agree with that - it looks good anywhere.
great photo story, great build. Well done.
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Edited by BBChevro on 05-07-12 06:29 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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leon phelps
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05-07-12 07:42 AM - Post#2223395
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the driving photo looks like a dream. 
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kwhizz
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05-10-12 07:24 PM - Post#2224640
In response to leon phelps
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
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05-13-12 02:52 PM - Post#2225516
In response to kwhizz
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
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05-13-12 08:13 PM - Post#2225640
In response to kwhizz
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
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05-14-12 04:04 AM - Post#2225694
In response to slammed1
Front rims are 17 x 7" and the rear are 18 x 8"...don't remember the backspacing...
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leon phelps
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05-14-12 04:31 AM - Post#2225698
In response to kwhizz
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
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05-14-12 04:55 PM - Post#2225905
In response to leon phelps
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
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05-14-12 08:06 PM - Post#2225969
In response to slammed1
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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