Roof Deuce Restoration

[mockingbird812]

Then some fella from the midwest crafted this terrific plate http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif and it showed up in the mail yesterday. Thanks DC! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif I'll be sportin' this fine addition off the front bumper at SCR12. As I told Schonye, he better get Becky some help to man (woman) the telephones as it'll be ringin' off the hook with advertising like this! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0074.jpg

[Salvatore]

Man that car looks great Sam! Have fun with it!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Thats awesome Sam!! Can't wait to see the car at the reunion this summer..

Rich

[kwhizz]

Steve.....Sam..........Schoeny and Crew ........"Great Job"......Saving a piece of American History... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

Hoooo boy, I can't wait to have a good close-up look at this gem http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[m22mike]

Congrat's Sam... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Nice work Ken and crew http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


Mike

[John Brown]

Beeeutiful car. Likely as good as new, maybe even better!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dare I ask, I went back and read through all 13 pages but didn't find it. What is the build date of the body, 05D, 06A or 06B?

[Xplantdad]

Sooo nice! She's a beaut!

[mockingbird812]

Thanks guys!

John - 1st batch....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/P1110498.jpg

[1969grb]

Congrat's Sam http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Roof]

The car does look better than new!! I also can't wait to see it again. And at least I don't have to see that empty space in the garage any more. We filled that space today with a new project (one that's much more realistic for us). Took the truck and trailer down to Maryland and hauled home a 72 Nova. When I pulled my car in the garge tonight and saw the back end of the "new" nova in front of me it was almost like old times. And there's rubber on the road in front of the house again!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[mockingbird812]

Most excellent Linda! Who had the "honors" of scrubbin' the pavement? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif I 'spect the neighbors will think it is the 70's all over again with the two of you runnin' up and down the streets with your Nova!

Any photos you can share? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Roof]

Sam, It was the oldest kid, Earl. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif By the time our boys showed up to check out the new find the car was already hiding in the garage. They'll probably get their turn tomorrow. Not sure when I'll try it out, probably after the new life insurance policies are written!! Will post a few pics as soon as I can find some time.

[Zedder]

Gorgeous car Sam!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

Engine bay is nearly finished. Just a little more dum-dum in a spot or two (thanks for the heads up Sammy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif ). I received some great input http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif from Jack Seymour, Schonye, Bill Hodel, and Charley Lillard (great survivor Z28 website Charley http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif) on the plumbing/routing of my TCS system. I received and installed my last few components needed to finish my smog system from Bill Hodel (nice fellow to work with - great product)...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0010.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0012.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0011.jpg

[mockingbird812]

A little closer up...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0018.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0027.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0021.jpg

[mockingbird812]

I was under the impression for awhile that this junction was a 3-way Tee http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif until the smart guys set me straight. Bill Hodel had an original 4-way connector to finish my TCS set up...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0019.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0026.jpg

[m22mike]

Bill Hodel...another Ohio boy... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Salvatore]

I may be wrong but I don't think Roof and Company had headers on that Deuce as long as you have. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif= http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Keep those pictures coming Sam. A great car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif P.S. Are you missing a fan caution sticker??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[m22mike]

Sammy...that's not even funny http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif Besides he would need a cowl seal to turn up side down to go with it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif


Mike

[m22mike]

Sam...field day http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
You mail box is full http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Mike

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
I may be wrong but I don't think Roof and Company had headers on that Deuce as long as you have. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif= http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Keep those pictures coming Sam. A great car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif P.S. Are you missing a fan caution sticker??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

don't worry Sammy, these pups (Roof's originals restored w/ Jet Hot flat white finish) are waiting their turn patiently........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1110835.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Oops! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif I am ON IT! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif BTW Bill Hodel is a NE Ohioian (Masillion). BTW-2 : I figured the trick out for popping the plastic guard off of the seat belt buckle http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif! Piece o' cake - once you figure it out! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

Know we are talking Sam! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif The car is looking great Sam. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


But now I'm really anxious to see the 'New' Roof Deuce. C'mon Linda, show us some pics.

[MosportGreen66]

Looks beautiful Sam! Keep it up. I've bought 4-5 smog systems from Bill. He is amazing!

[mockingbird812]

Linda forwarded these photos to post of her and Earl's new acquisition... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0495.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0494.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0493.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0492.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0491.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Some detail shots... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0498.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0499.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0502.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0501.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/tn_PICT0503.jpg

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I could have some FUN with that! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The 4-way tee is indeed correct!

[mockingbird812]

Marlin,

After reviewing my '70 Chassis Assembly Manual, I realize I need a "water temperature switch" to complete my TCS system. I thot the extra wire/connector in my Nova wire harness on the passenger side of the engine bay was for the factory temperature idiot lite (or gauge as appropriate) in the cockpit (I am runnig aftermarket vintage SW gauges including a water temp gauge). It is a green wire with the "L" shaped/ 2-prong connector. I need a source for the Temp Sending Unit that it correct for this application . I believe the sending unit goes on the pass. side of the block between the two rear most spark plugs (using Charley's '70 Z28 website as a reference).

Thanks,

[DarrenX33]

One word.. Awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

You do indeed need a two pronged temp unit, one prong for the idiot light the other for the TCS system. This unit is installed in the driver's side head, and on cars equipped with gauges the temp sending unit is installed in the passenger side head. The two pronged unit is still available from GM I believe, somebody has the part number....

[mockingbird812]

Marlin,

There is only one (green) wire going to the 2-spaded connector for this temperature SWITCH (in retrospect, I do not think it is a sender, but rather a switch). My understanding is that there is a jumper wire between the two female connections of the harness and that once the temp gets to a prescribed level the connection is completed and sends a signal to the TCS switch. Chuck Sharin found this thread (http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55027&highlight=TCS+switch) over at NastyZ28.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[CamarosRus]

Misc pics of Jack Seymour Hugger Orange Survivor......

A couple of pics showing SINGLE green wire going to the two pronged TCS temp sender in right head.

On the Z-28 with gauges the drivers/left head has water temp gauge sender.......

Hope Im correct here......



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/Eng2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/Eng4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/Eng8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/Eng11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/Eng12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/Eng14.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/TCS.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/TCS2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/TCS3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/TempSender.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Seymour70Z28/Underhood7FirewallRight.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Good info Chuck. Now of course I have to ask the Deuce experts if the various clips in the photos above were also used on Deuces. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Recheck the pics I sent you of the TCS on the gutter. If you notice, the green wire is wadded up, rerouted through the gutter a ways, then junctions up to another single green wire that goes to the drivers side head if, as Marlin said, you have the idiot light setup. The car did have that setup from new, but Earl changed that as thats where the sending unit is now for the SW gauges. There should be a plug on the pass side that will need to be replaced with a TCS sending unit, and connected to the green wire that is supplied with the new harness. It is only for the TCS, not the idiot light.
In the day, we didn't bother messing with reconnecting the TCS after putting in the gauges. Damn thing kept the secondaries from opening as quick as we wanted. Smog stuff took horsepower. It needed to leave. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

Gotcha Schonye. I see now that this is the wire clip for the TCS solenoid switch harness. Thanks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/100_1332.jpg

<font color="blue"> "Damn thing kept the secondaries from opening as quick as we wanted. Smog stuff took horsepower. It needed to leave." </font> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Jacsey 70Z]

Sam,
The two bladed switch is available from ground up..

http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=camaro7081&amp;Pro duct_Code=GAC-660

The correct temp sending unit with the threaded stud is from www.lectriclimited.com (http://www.lectriclimited.com)

Hope this helps and good luck.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The two blade plug could indeed have a loop connection, haven't looked at it in a few years http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Either way, ya gotta get the sending unit with the two spades! I don't recall ever seeing those wire clips on any deuces b4.... Not the first time the deuce version of the CTB/CTC was different than the Z28's.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for the info on the TCS temp switch Jack. I'll check it out.

[CamarosRus]

Sam, Marlin and all, Never was my intent to imply the duece used that little clip thing to hold green wire.

I just posted misc pics of Jack's LT-1 to show the two prong switch and green wire, etc etc

Seems to me that Marlin set us all straight on that several years ago.

I would think that with Jack's vendor info, the above pictures, and the misc nastyz28 threads, that Sam would have this issue under control.

best regards to all,

[DarrenX33]

Can someone tell me if the original style TCS Temp Sensor is larger than the new replacements? The threads are the same but the connector and nut are physically larger. Also, the originals are silver rather than bronze?? Help? I have one which I believe to be NOS but need some to justify.. Thanks!

[mockingbird812]

Schonye sent me some photos of his original survivor SY Deuce (color of this lil fellow ==&gt; http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and showed this Deuce-nube how the TCS wire for the TCS block switch is actually routed from the passenger side back over to the driver's side. It was plugged into a factory extension wire (L-shaped connector) to get it over to the block hole between the front 2 plugs on the driver's side. As Marlin mentioned this plug was both for the TCS system AND the idiot light in the dash. I can post pix later tonite when I get home. It kind of surprises me that this is yet another Deuce LT1 difference from a Z28 LT1 (wonder what 'vette LT1 did http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif?). The sender/switch hole on the driver's side (betw 1st two cylinders) is encumbered on my Deuce (as is Schonye's) to accomodate my aftermarket (SW) water temp gauge sender that the Roof's installed.

So, FWIW, I will set up my TCS block switch the same way as the Z boys do (passenger side), due to my aftermarket gauge configuration.

Always an education http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif !!

[mockingbird812]

Another of the projects I asked Schonye to leave for me was seat belt restoration. All sixteen belts are present in the car and are in nice shape with tags ranging from 17th, 19th, and 20th week of 1970. All the belts needed a good washing and the front belts needed to be redyed (sun fade). Buckle covers had standard scratches and gouges you would expect for an 18,000 mile car...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0053.jpg

[mockingbird812]

The "GM" button decals were all in excellent condition. The metal buckles just needed a good cleaning up and they were good as new. As far as the plastic buckle covers, I took Ed's (Enio45) advice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif and I started with 1500 grit wet sanding and finished with 2000. I inverted my buffer with wool pad on my vise and used water and 3M Finesse to buff out the buckle covers. This process took about 4 passes (ensuring the pad remains moist) to bring it to this shine...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0020.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0050.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0051.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0054.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Looks great! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sam, please send me your address so I can send all my old seat belts to you http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif how fast can you turn them around http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Nice work http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[69Tom]

Those buckles look fantastic, Sam. I need to do the ones on my 442. Great advice there.

[m22mike]

Sam...your hired... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Thanks guys.

Sure Mr. Mike, but YOU were my inspiration (Grady's '69 Nova) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

And along with the satisfaction of doing it yourself, you saved about 600+ Ssnake-0yl dollars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

They look great Sam. Nice work. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[mockingbird812]

Yeah Dennis - you hit the nail on the head. S.O. does great work, but I used their rates for a set of belts to motivate my sorry a**! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[69Tom]

Maybe you can bring your equipment and show off your technique out at the Pavillions some weekend. You could make a little spare change on the side each weekend. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Maybe you can bring your equipment and show off your technique out at the Pavillions some weekend. You could make a little spare change on the side each weekend. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


Sam tends to show off some "other" talents when he goes to Pavillions.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Tom...let us know the next time you make it out to Pavillions...we can meet up! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Nice job on the belts Sam. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[parkbrau]

One word...schhweeeeng.
I just opened this thread at work Sam, the pictures didn't show upon the Gov. computer, so I went home. Spent 40 minutes of my lunch break reading this thread. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome car. Have fun with it.

john

[Kim_Howie]

Sam's "other talents" I'm not sure I would call that a talent!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Thanks John - bet you're having a nice German spring about now. Hoist one at Vesuvio's for me.

Kim - all I can say is - talent is in the eye of the beholder and further... Bruce is a man of good taste! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Kim_Howie]

True, True. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[mockingbird812]

Couple of folks have asked how to separate the plastic buckle cover from the metal section. I figured this out by trial and error and gubered only one sacrificial "lamb". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

<font color="blue">Tools and buckle placement. In addition to the larger straight slot screwdriver, I used two putty knifes (you can use whatever is as thin as possible, but still rigid):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120208.jpg

Place the corner of a putty knife into the gap as shown in below photos and work the blade down into the gap. This will bow out the plastic side of the buckle cover and release a plastic wedge (molded into inside surface of the plastic buckle cover side) from its seated position in the metal portion of the buckle. You have to press the blade down into the gap with a fair amount of force while wiggling it a bit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120211.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120214.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120217.jpg

Do the same with the 2nd putty knife on the other side:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120219.jpg

Insert your straight blade screw driver into the female opening (easy Verne, Colin, Bruce, etc http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and twist it to separate the plastic cover from the metal buckle:
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Here you can see the small wedge shaped nub that seats in an opening on the side of the metal portion of the buckle when the two pieces are pressed together. This is what you are unseating when you insert the putty blade. When putting the buckle back together fit the plastic cover to the metal buckle first at the end opposite of where the metal belt spade inserts to the buckle. Then you can pivot the plastic cover down and snap it into position: </font>
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120237.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Took the day "off" to do yard work and car work. All belts and hardware have been restored/replated and are ready to be put back in the Nova:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120244.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120183.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120194.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120205.jpg

[m22mike]

Very nice Sam... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

I agree...also a very nice display photo as well (all in a circle) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DarrenX33]

Fantastic!

[MosportGreen66]

Nice stuff Sam. Now you have another request... post photos of your garage please. I am in the process of planning a new floor (paint, UcoatIt, LockTile, etc) and would like to see your set up.

Thanks,
Dan

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sam, you can comb your hair in those buckles...nice job.

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[enio45]

nice work....how much yard work did you get done? :-)

[x Baldwin Motion]

Nice pictures, really nice. How much yard work were you thinking about while you did this cute display?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1120194.jpg


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Salvatore]

We are all proud of ya! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

You know how it goes guys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif (I know Ed does http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif ), you have the best of intentions of doing all that nasty <u>fill-in-the-blank </u> work, but that car project just keeps calling you back. It was a good day. I got half of all the yard work I intended on doing, but got a good fill of Nova projects done!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

As for the "cute display", I have always been fascinated by women's synchronized swimming, particularly those aerial shots of the cool designs they make.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it)

[Denis]

Nice job. Did you have to re-dye or re-sew the belts?

[mockingbird812]

Hey Denis - I did have to redye the belts due to mild sun fade (western PA). They were turning a deep blue. I used "Rit" in hot water, stirred regularly, for 2 sessions of 1 hour a piece. I couldn't get my field stove working so the Mrs. kindly allowed me to use her stove. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I did not need to resew seams or tags - they were in nice shape. I only dyed up to the tags so as not to get dye on them.

[mockingbird812]

The Roof Deuce won't be making its public debut at SCR this year as Ed M. mentioned in another thread http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif . But, I am working to get it up to Bob Ashton's extravaganza in Chicago in November. In the mean time, I have time to do a few small remaining projects.

This project made me scratch me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif . I had assumed since Don Yenko had a bit of a reputation as being frugal that the "YENKO" emblem on the Dixco hood tach would be stenciled or stamped on. My original white on the emblem was in decent shape but the frame around it was very dull. I polished the entire frame and found this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0029.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0028.jpg

I 'spect the gurus knew this already, but I thought this was pretty unique.

[SuperNovaSS]

Interesting. Learn something new everyday.
Thanks for sharing.

Jason

[camarojoe]

Yes, they were made that way direct from Dixco and shipped to Yenko with the logo already in place. Don didn't apply the logo himself. Many variations of this tach were produced with various logos on the face...apparently you just ordered them direct with whatever logo/packaging you desired and Dixco produced them that way. Most are raised like that, some were flat. I've actually seen the standard Dixco HT/x logo both ways... likely dependant on the time/year of production. FWIW the white Yenko logo WAS indeed a silk screen/tampo done over-top of the raised lettering.

[Xplantdad]

Neat stuff Sam...

All but this part...

[ QUOTE ]
This project made me scratch me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


Uh....ummm... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, sorry to hear the car is not coming.. Are you still going???

Rich

[mockingbird812]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif ................. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif ................... Just don't know what to say Bruce! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mockingbird812]

Rich,

Can only do one big car show a year at this point, so no http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif . Gonna miss SCR big time! You all have a hoot and hoist one (or two http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif ) for me.



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Sorry to hear your not coming Sam... I'll see ya in the fall at the Musclecar Show in Chicago. I am trailering Phil's black 69 Chevelle SS survivor car there....

Rich

[mockingbird812]

Greg Roberts (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showprofile.php?Cat=0&amp;User=572&amp;Number=401676&amp;Board =UBB10&amp;what=showflat&amp;page=0&amp;fpart=1&amp;vc=1) of the Nova Research Project will be doing the silk screen for my YENKO emblem on the tach frame. Greg also put together a tag/decal kit for my Deuce. He even has the correct tags for the various wire harnesses (white, pink, and green strips below) which I have never seen reproduced before. My dash harness still has the original ID tag on it and is in good shape, so that did not need to be made. Nice job Greg! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0024.jpg

[bob f]

very nice car,pretty much resembles my old Wallace duece [email protected]

[mockingbird812]

Had a chance to photo the Nova in her new desert environment. For cry from western Pennsylvania! ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0206.jpg
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[Salvatore]

Man Sam that car looks great! LOVE the traction bars and the Day-2 look! Keep the pictures coming.

[PeteLeathersac]

Whttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gifW Sam...Lhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifKING Ghttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gifD!!!

Have the Roofs seen the car in the flesh yet?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[mockingbird812]

Roofs have not seen it in person....yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0238.jpg
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[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0191.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0147.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0224.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0226.jpg

[MosportGreen66]

Sam,

Congrats on one of the nicest Yenko Novas I have ever seen. The restoration looks very, very nice and your effort to bring her up to the 100th percentile is paying off. The license plate brought a huge smile to my face. Congratulations on a super automobile! Did you install the NOS wipers? Off topic, but what are you shooting with? Looks to be dSLR quality.

Best,
Dan

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Really nice car Sam...top notch resto!!! I'd love to see it in person some day! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, the car looks "Kick A$$" Very very nice!!!

Rich http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[mockingbird812]

Thanks guys. Yes, Dan, a dSLR. Been experimenting with it and lighting and manual exposures - lots to learn. Interior shots are tuff to shoot - can't use flash. Thot you'd pick up on the dandy USA1 plate. You described it to me spot on! Thanks for your honest description. The NOS wipers blades are on her too. Love the little touches! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Hats off to the Mayor, the Mrs Mayor, Joe, and the rest of the Donahue Deuce Crew!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Salvatore]

Its all about the little touches! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Allen]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[1969grb]

Sam, Your Deuce looks great! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Ken and crew, very nice resto work!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Rich

[Xplantdad]

Hey Sam...are we ever going to see her at Pavillions? Hmmm...maybe we could get that Bill Edel guy out there as well with his! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Damn that guy takes nice pics. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif My hope is that we get to be there when the Roofs get their first look. Earl, and Linda are a hoot. Very nice folks. I think she likes her new home in AZ. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Bruce]

Sam
That car looks fantastic, how about a shot next to the chevelle http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[kwhizz]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/HollyRocks.gif

[m22mike]

Sam..can I drive it... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif, just a little... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[MrsBillyBobcat]

[ QUOTE ]
Damn that guy takes nice pics. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes he does! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

...and you do nice work! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


CONGRATULATIONS Sam! It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


[ QUOTE ]
My hope is that we get to be there when the Roofs get their first look.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm guessing they will be quite emotional http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0224.jpg

wOw !! attention to detail is amazing !! great work!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Woj]

Eye watering, jaw dropping beautiful!!!

Phil Woj.

[mockingbird812]

Had to dig deep to find this dusty ol' thread, but thought it was time to update you on the Roof Deuce progress.

First up is a continuation of the Roof's day-two speed parts restoration. Mikey (M22Mike) is a consummate restoration guru who is decent enough (don't let this go to your head Mikey) to share some of his resto secrets. Earl and Linda decided to put their tried and true Hurst Competition Plus shifter that they removed from their '69 Chevelle convertible into their Deuce. This is what it looked like when I got the Nova...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1070519.jpg


and after it was broken down and degreased....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC00275.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Mikey recommended using phosphoric acid (available at Lowes/H. Depot) to remove old finishes in prep for the new plating. Each metal and its finish respond to the acid differently so they have to be monitored. Some items take only a few hours of soaking others may take a day or so. Mikey tip: after you remove the item from the phosphoric and rinse it in hot water while scrubbing it with a stiff brush , use a heat gun or hair dryer to dry it as quickly as possible to avoid flash rusting. I didn't think I would need it out here in the dry old desert - but I sure did. Make sure you use rubber gloves and don't splash that acid on any fabric - it will turn it immediately blue! Here are all of the prepped items (some non-shifter stuff too) I was going to have plated...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC00451.jpg

[mockingbird812]

I chose my plating types and color based on what I saw as I disassembled the shifter. I selected clear zinc and black zinc. Mikey would correct me and tell me that cadmium was the correct and more durable finish. This was a test resto for me and my local plater did not have cad plating capability so zinc (and chrome) it was. Here are the items back from the plater....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC00668-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC00755.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Going back together (no grease at this time as this was a "dry" run)....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC00768.jpg
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[mockingbird812]

All done. The Hurst Shifter Rebuild Tutorial (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/410415/an/0/page/0#Post410415) under "Technical and Restoration" was a big help. <font color="blue"> Thanks to Darren, Mikey, and Crash for taking the time to document their process and for sharing their secrets. This is the type of thing that makes this site <u>head and shoulders above the rest!</u> </font> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC00802.jpg
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[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, you da' MAN!!!

Very Nice.. "Hey Mikey he likes it"

Rich

[m22mike]

Sam
Your hired.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

JMO, I would not get it a big debate about the plating type.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Your choice of clear zinc is fine and may be correct for original Hurst stuff.And other Chevy stuff.
I just happen to like the cad if you can get it. It does have a different look.
It is a better protection, that is why is is still used allot in the aircraft industry.
Carry on CDR

[Roof]

WOW!! Was just checking in to see if anyone had heard anything from our friends in Hawaii and happened upon this update. Don't know how but I had missed the entire Dec 09 post with all the deuce pics. The car looks FANTASTIC!!
Just reinforces the fact that we made the right decision to get it into the hands of someone who could give it the care it deserved. I also love the look of those traction bars. And that shifter looks amazing!!

Earl and I can't wait to see it again. Just looking at the pics actually made my jaw drop. Am really looking forward to getting together with Sam and Schonye so we can chew the fat about the restoration and the good ole days.

[mockingbird812]

Linda - hope you and Earl can meet me and the Deuce at the November MCACN show in Chicago. Thanks for the kind words and for checking in Linda. Say "hey" to Earl. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

P.S. Forgot to ask you when I visited you in December, the Deuce already had a decent Hurst shifter when it was delivered to you (another variation of the Competition Plus). I am curious why Earl transferred his Chevelle's Competition Plus in the Deuce.

[Roof]

Earl says he just liked the feel of this shifter better. Probably because he was more used to it from running it in the Chevelle. Then he chuckled and said it just looked and felt "manlier"!

[mockingbird812]

Ha! I get that. The shifter handle you guys put in the Deuce is definitely a different angle. It angles back toward the seat and toward the driver.

"...just looked and felt 'manlier!'" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[MrsBillyBobcat]

[ QUOTE ]

"...just looked and felt 'manlier!'" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif



[/ QUOTE ]

LOL! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Nice job on the shifter Sam! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Hi Linda! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Postsedan]

Sam,

Now all you need is one of these....your choice of White w/black or Black w/white.

Great job!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010153.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010154.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/P1010156.jpg

Dan.

[mockingbird812]

Nice Dan! Actually, howz about black w/ "fur"?! This is Earl showing me the original flocked black Hurst "T" handle. Its a little long in the tooth so an NOS one will top the Hurst CP shift handle! I 'spose the cold western Penna winters made these puppies a requirement. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/DSC00003.jpg

[Salvatore]

Real nice stuff Sam! Real nice! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Ngtflyr]

Sam,

when can I drop off my hurst shifter? Damn, quit raising the bar...now I am going to have to pull mine and figure out how to do that to it. Nice job http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Nice Dan! Actually, howz about black w/ "fur"?! This is Earl showing me the original flocked black Hurst "T" handle. Its a little long in the tooth so an NOS one will top the Hurst CP shift handle! I 'spose the cold western Penna winters made these puppies a requirement. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/DSC00003.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Black with fur? Love it!

Dan.

[Xplantdad]

Looking great Mr. Griffith! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Justbad Joe]

Black with fur? Love it!

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]
Now thats funny!!!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
Joe

[mockingbird812]

Here's another day-two component that will be going back on the car eventually. Schonye had his plater bring it back to new. Before....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/P1070593_2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/P1070592_2.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Interesting "why-and" tag with an Australian connection. The original air cleaner element is in surprisingly good condition as is the plastic internal support frame...

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[Salvatore]

Looks good! I can see a Day-2 section of its own in the near future! Starting with.....The Mockingbird Deuce! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Here's a couple shots of the underside with the &quot;modified&quot; gas tank reinstalled....</span>


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<span style="font-size: 14pt">I'll be getting after the prop shaft soon.</span>

[Postsedan]

That`s not the bottom of your car, that one of those Franklin Mint diecast models <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Dan

[m22mike]

Lookin good there Sam <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Thanks guys. Speaking of undersides, ever seen these before?</span>
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[Nova Jed]

I still love this car!

[mockingbird812]

Roger D and Bergy have inspired me to post some new stuff, although on a much smaller scale...

Making good headway on the restoration of my Mallory ignition system. Figured out how to do my own plating. Found the chemicals locally and mixed the solutions for the process. Felt like I am back in 8th grade science class <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif. I am still working out the kinks in the plating process, but the results have been pretty good so far. STill have to assemble the ignition system and throw it on the a distributor machine, so I will update as it goes back together.

Before resto shots:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/DSC_0030.jpg
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[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">Felt like a mad scientist mixing my brew</span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif....</span>
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<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">Ready to go...</span></span>
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<span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-size: 17pt">Starting with small stuff...</span> </span>
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<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">On to bigger stuff...</span> </span>
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<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">It's brewing....</span> </span>
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[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">Some of the finished products....</span> </span>

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[galveston]

Sam, I heard a loud explosion in your direction a few minutes ago ....are you OK? Sam ....Sam....you there.... Sam?

[Xplantdad]

Looking good Dr. Frankensam... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[enio45]

I think I saw SAMMY G flying over my house a little while ago - could it be??

[Bill Pritchard]

I'm likin' those results! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

No problem guys. It's just a flesh wound......

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[Woj]

Sam,

Looking good. Anodes, cathodes, +, -, electrons, neutrons and protons; I think you are now a plater and designated Mallory restoration expert.

Are you happy with the results? I did the home phosphate kit at one time with limited unexpected (good) results and a buddy of mine tried the zinc plating deal, minimal success with that though.

Parts look good overall. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.

Phil W.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks guys - havin' fun! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Woj, I did another batch tonight and I think I am getting the hang of it. Time, current, and surface area to be plated are the variables that have to be balanced. I'm getting bright, lusterous finish that looks like the fastener bins at the hardware store. I finished restoring the distributor body this evening too. I'll post some more progress shots tomorrow.

P.S. Woj: I don't know if mixing my own solutions (so I know what is in there) is making a difference for me vs. the home kits. I did a bunch of research to determine what the correct ingredients and proportions should be. I am looking forward to the black zinc process as I really like this finish and I feel it is a very close to correct looking finish for many GM fasteners.

[PeteLeathersac]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[size:17pt][color:#3333FF]Felt like a mad scientist mixing my brew </div></div>

http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/76_75/116_97/madscientist-vi-th.png (http://hotimg23.fotki.com/p/a/76_75/116_97/madscientist-vi.png)


Wow...nice work Sam!!!

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz

[mockingbird812]

Most of the distributor piece parts are plated except for some internal parts. Those and the Mallory coil I'll get to this weekend....

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Here is the condenser that checked good last week. It cleaned up well with some vinegar and quad ought...

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[Salvatore]

Beautiful! maybe start a side business out there in the desert. Real nice Sam!

[Roof]

Sam, that stuff is looking great but you're working way too hard. Slap those parts together, throw them back on the car and go grab some gears!!!

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Roof</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sam, that stuff is looking great but you're working way too hard. Slap those parts together, throw them back on the car and go grab some gears!!! </div></div>

Yeah! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

I hear you Linda. But, something your hubby said is just stickin' in my craw. He said <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">&quot;that Mallory dual point ignition just woke that Deuce up&quot;</span></span>. So I got to make sure it is in tip top shape so I can see for myself what a difference it makes <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[John Brown]

You have someone with a distributor machine to adjust the points for you? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

When I worked at a speed shop years ago we always adjuster the four lobe Mallory points on the machine to be sure the cylinders all fired at exactly 90 degree seperation. That's near impossible to do with a feeler guage.

[mockingbird812]

You bet John! I am planning using Shawn Price's (Galvestons) engine builder Denis. He has a Sun set up to dial her in.

[mockingbird812]

Reassembled most of the distributor. Two-piece cap needs to be restored and am waiting for my points to come in.

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #000099">Innards were n nice shape, just needed a good cleaning and lubrication...</span></span>

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[ORIGLS6]

That's just down-right purty.

So, looking at the bottom photo, is this the second half of that &quot;Double Life&quot; distributor? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Nice work Sir!

[mockingbird812]

Astute observation there DC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif. My budget couldn't afford the <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">CAT</span></span> version of distributor. That one's got <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">NINE</span></span> lives!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #000099">Restoration of the Mallory ignition is done. Now off to dial it in on a Sun machine. The AC Delco performance ignition wires are dated 8th and 11th month of 1971...</span></span>

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #000099">Before:</span></span>
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<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-size: 17pt">After:</span></span>

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[m22mike]

Nice... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

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Hmmmm. 465 HP? Quite a gain over the stock ignition! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Been awhile since I posted an update. A few more day-two parts are completed. Sometimes the seemingly easy restorations are the most difficult and time consuming <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif The exhaust tips were the only portion of the Roof's exhaust pipes that I was able to save/restore.....

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[mockingbird812]

As mentioned before I am going to give MCACN's Day Two Concourse judging a shot. The parts used for this judging have to be period correct (not a Jegs catalog) and they will be looking for the original part numbers. These are the Roof's original Cherry Bombs. They had a bit of road rash which i had to massage out. A bigger challenge was that I couldn't find a exhaust temp high gloss Ch. Bomb red so the powder coater put a ceramic coating on the mufflers to seal the heat in and then powder coated over that. Period correct C. Bomb stickers are being made....

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[mockingbird812]

Ansen caps rechromed after pitting was repaired. Will top off the Roof's original Ansen Sprint aluminum slot wheels that they ran on their Deuce. Caps will have the indented portions painted satin black as per originals....

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[Bill Pritchard]

'Matching numbers' for Day 2 parts now....what's next? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif

We oughta be able to hear ya comin' with that &quot;exhaust system&quot;, Sam <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Zedder]

This is going to be a great car!!!

[1969grb]

Sam, All your Day 2 parts are looking great. Can't wait to see them on the Deuce. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif


Grady

[Salvatore]

real nice Sam. You have really raised the bar!!

[m22mike]

Very nice .... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[Xplantdad]

Cool stuff Sam! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-style: italic"> <span style="color: #3333FF">Speed parts start going on the car this weekend. </span></span>

<span style="color: #FF0000">The Roofs ran a one piece Lakewood Scattershield - very heavy....</span></span>
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 17pt">Parade rest. Decent shape but will require some &quot;body work&quot;...</span></span>
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 17pt"> Old Lakewood scattershields used a 4 digit number. Current ones use a 5 digit part number (#15000 for BBC &amp; SBCs) which I have not seen stamped on the new housings. Howz the broaching look? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif </span></span>
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 17pt"> Priming and filling in the imperfections... </span></span>http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0004.jpg
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<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 17pt">Pantone 485C was mixed by the paint store and will go on this weekend after I finish the body work. I am surprised how much orange is in this color. According to Lakewood technical support (responsive via email <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif) , Pantone 485C was the color indicated on the original drawings for this bell housing. Thanks to DC for helping to decipher color codes <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif .</span></span>

[PeteLeathersac]

W<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gifW Sam!!!

Taking this whole Roof Deuce resto beyond its as delivered state to include such detail of the Roof's Day 2 mods has reached new heights and this car truly in a class of it's own!.

Thinking how this car was first one step beyond a regular assembly line car being prepared and shipped by GM as a Copo then further modified at Yenko before being sent through the network to land in the Roof's hands who then added their specific mods to it...it's all too cool!!!


<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

[owners2]

Wow awesome work. I have the same distributor &amp; coil,but i need to get the wires you have. Did you find them anywhere in particular ?

[mockingbird812]

Thanks -- I have a hard time hiding my enthusiasm for this cool Nova. Wrt the Delco orange ignition wires, I posted a thread on this site and was contacted by a fellow who had a set. They are out there. Last year I saw a set on Ebay but missed them.

[RPOLS3]

Neat stuff Sam.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Really nice. what's next,(after you post video of new exhaust) ?

[Ngtflyr]

Sam,

I remember back about 7 yrs ago shortly after we started getting back into these cars. I told you I was going to build a 69 Chevelle like I had in High School. I didn't even know the term for it (day two) but it was going to have headers, mallory ignition and plug wires, maybe a different air cleaner, hurst t handle, slots, cragers, or torque thrusts, traction bars and meats out back. You told me then I was crazy to ruin an origianl car like that. I'm thinking you must be certifiable by now. Keep up the good work!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

Who you calling loco??? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/Funny/loco.jpg

Did I say that? Well I guess you can teach an old dog &quot;new&quot; (or is it old <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif) tricks. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-weight: bold">Spent the afternoon with Eddie M. (enio45) removing the stock manifolds, smog equipment, and Gardner exhaust. All set to put the Roof's day-two goodies back on the Deuce ...... where they belong <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif ! Missing from the photo are the slapper bars, Gabriel Air shocks, and Stewart Warner gauges which have already been installed. The Ansen center hubs are being detailed too.</span> </span> </span>


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[Xplantdad]

Awesome Sam! Good seeing you tonight <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

You too Bruce. Finally the GOOD Wx is here! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Looking forward to seeing your Deuce in ChiTown...you'd think I would have seen it out here...LOL <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[napa68]

This thread rocks! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[quote=mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0057.jpg



<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif This is just what I asked Santa for this year !! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif

[m22mike]

Nice Sam....the tires are neat.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Such a cool photo Sam!
What lens are you shooting with?

[mockingbird812]

Thanks guys.

Dan - I used a Nikon DX 18-55mm lens on my Nikon D40, but got some altitude with a 12 foot step ladder.

[ORIGLS6]

That looks like a 1970 cover shot for HR or CC. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, that looks KILLER!!! Can't wait to see the car in person..

Rich

[mockingbird812]

I got my inspiration from the classic &quot;weapons load&quot; photos of the fighters and bombers... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif


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[owners2]

Very Cool! What brand headers are those ? I'm still on the hunt for a set of wires like you have. Jeff

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That looks like a 1970 cover shot for HR or CC. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

HA! I knew that shot looked familiar! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/dmcumby/SamHRCovr.jpg

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That looks like a 1970 cover shot for HR or CC. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

HA! I knew that shot looked familiar! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/dmcumby/SamHRCovr.jpg </div></div>


too much time on your hands!!! go clean the garage!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Octvember....you kill me. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[mockingbird812]

Oh DC, that is too much!!! I will say though, you do have a good memory. I sure didn't remember that issue!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif


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[mockingbird812]

Cyclone headers Jeffrey.

[owners2]

Are you going to paint the gas tank white ??

[mockingbird812]

The Roofs certainly considered a white underside to be the way to go <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif. I'll probably just keep it stock colors underneath there for the time being <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif...


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[owners2]

That's exactly what my 70 Gold Z looks like , even the wheelhouses are painted white.

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF">Heading to Chicago...</span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Eddie M and Bill Edel had already loaded by the time I got to the hauler. Three more headed to MCACN!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

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[SmallHurst]

Can't wait to see it this weekend!!!

[m22mike]

Sam
Those tires are BAD ASS... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[Salvatore]

Those tires look familiar Sam! Establishing a new level in Day-2. Can't wait to see it. Will be one of the stars of the show.

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF">Heading to Chicago...</span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Eddie M and Bill Edel had already loaded by the time I got to the hauler. Three more headed to MCACN!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

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Rats! I thought you were gonna drive it all the way. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif












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[Xplantdad]

Wow...I'll get to see a car that resides just a few miles away from me for the first time....2000 miles away from me (kinda like the Edel Deuce...which resides about 2 miles from work)

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[owners2]

Looks great. I'm still looking for a set of those spark plug wires you have. Anyone !!!!!!!

[gts340]

Very nice car. I would LOVE to have one of those sitting next to my GSS Demon. I wish my dad had bought one of those rather than the dark green 350 Nova he had.

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="color: #3333FF">MCACN II has come and gone and what a HOOT! Big thanks to Eddie M. for all of his help, technical guidance, and detailing secrets in prepping the Deuce for the show (he had two Camaros of his own to get ready!). I thot I started converting it early enough back to the way the Roofs Day-Two'd, but boy did I under estimate. You'd think it wouldn't take long to bolt on a bunch of speed parts - suffice it to say I couldn't have done it by myself. Eddie's wonderful wife, Kimberly, is glad to have Eddie back home rather than him spending countless hours at my shop prepping the Deuce!

<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Thanks Eddie!</span> </span> </span>

Here's a few underhood/underside shots of the post-<span style="font-style: italic">YENKO</span> &quot;converted&quot; Roof Deuce. I was able to salvage Earl &amp; Linda's Cyclone headers, Cherry Bomb mufflers, and the exhaust tips (not shown below) from their original exhaust system...
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[Xplantdad]

Wow....looks great Sam!

[mockingbird812]

<span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-size: 17pt">Before... </span></span>

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<span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-size: 17pt">After... </span></span>

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[mockingbird812]

<span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-size: 17pt">Had the opportunity to meet this classy lady. Dr. Lynn Yenko was in 9th grade when she applied the stripes to her Dad's Deuces. She doesn't recall how much she got per car, but told me she worked at the dealership in various capacities until she went to WVU for college. She said she really enjoyed the Yenko people and all of the different jobs she had at the dealership. She majored in Electrical Engineering AND pre-Med. She now practices cardiology in the Chicago area. Very sweet, approachable lady that appreciates and promotes her Dad's phenomenal legacy.</span> </span>


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[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very sweet, approachable lady that appreciates and promotes her Dad's phenomenal legacy. </div></div>

Absolutely! And she does it with style and CLASS! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Salvatore]

Nice pictures Sam. That car did have alot of white paint on it. Ed and you look like you work great together! Keep it up.

[RPOLS3]

Sam -

Car looks great - nice meeting you and Ed at MCACN.

Jake

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Jake. It was nice meeting two generations of Dykstras. Please say &quot;hey&quot; to your Pop for me.

[Mr. Chevy]

&quot;9th grade and applying the Yenko Duece Stripes&quot;, WOW Lynn does not look like she is of that age!! She looks much younger... I think it was very professional and classy for her to sign autographs and pose for pictures.. She seems like a very nice woman...

Rich

[mockingbird812]

<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 17pt">As mentioned elsewhere, Bill Schultz (Rita's other half) is a MASTER at this stuff! Just check out the detail! ...</span></span></span>
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[1969grb]

Sam,

That is just awesome!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Grady

[owners2]

Looks really good. Can you post a pic of a side shot with the slots? And if your done with the wires yet i'll take them. Ha, Ha.. Jeff

[mockingbird812]

Hey Jeffrey. Keep trolling for the wires, they'll come along. Toughest part for me was snipping <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif the stock GM connectors off so they'd fit into the Mallory distributor cap. Here's a couple shots I have access to (am on the road)...

<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-weight: bold">Eddie M. did the nice artwork on the &quot;Ansen&quot; design - a lot tuffer than it looks. Shaun Price (galveston) did the finer details on the wheel restoration. These guys are talented!</span> </span> </span>

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[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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[MrsBillyBobcat]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif nuff said </div></div>
X 1000!

Those wheels are so BEAUTIFUL they took my breath away!

Great job guys! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[owners2]

I hope i just purchased the correct wires. NOS GM 550 high temp. steel core ignition wires. Delco, orange in color insulation &amp; no date codes. Jeff

[mockingbird812]

Hey Jeff - I don't know whether that is correct or not. Might want to post your question and a photo of your wires on a thread by itself in &quot;Technical &amp; Restoration&quot; section. The smart dudes will have a better chance of seeing it.

[John Brown]

Are these the wires?

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[owners2]

Yes . I bought those wires. They look the same to me. I just like the way they look with the LT-1 &amp; the old tach drive distributor which is just what i have. Did i do good or not ?

[owners2]

What tach do you have ? I purchased an old Jones motrola that i'm going to hope to mount on the steering column.

[Salvatore]

90 degree boot ends at the spark plug is for a small block. They read AC Delco Packard SS550. I have a set on my 69Z. I also think they say 3Q84.

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: owners2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What tach do you have ? I purchased an old Jones motrola that i'm going to hope to mount on the steering column. </div></div>

Tach is the original Dixco HT/x, electric hood mounted which was installed as part of the Yenko conversion. It is indicating faster than actual with the Mallory Coil. I will need to figure out the appropriate resistance to calibrate it better.

[mockingbird812]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif <span style="color: #3333FF"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 20pt">Thanks for all of the kind words and well wishes. We had a ball getting the <span style="font-style: italic">Roof</span> Deuce to where we are now. A lot of hard work, but had a ton of help along the way - thanks to <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">MANY</span> </span> from this site for your help and patience! </span></span> </span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

I've got a few behind the scenes tidbits, and some photo outtakes that I'll share with you later.

P.S. <span style="font-style: italic">Hang on Linda, your copy is on the way!!!</span>

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[mockingbird812]

The article was originally going to be on the Deuce in stock trim. So the first photo shoot was shot near the end of September and the Nova was stock (except for the slapper bars). I picked a picturesque setting at Saguaro Lake Ranch north of Mesa, AZ. I had been there before and thought it would make a good back drop. The camp dates back to the 40s and is operated by the same family. They lease the land from the Fed Gov't.

Here are a few shots I took (after mimicking what Jeff Koch did <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif ). For those of you familiar with the area out here, the last shot has the Salt River in the background - great for tubing in 115 deg Wx <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif !


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[x Baldwin Motion]

Great shots Sam, <span style="text-decoration: underline">really</span> nice <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Still staking out the stationary store for the March issue...

[x77-69z28]

great article and photo spread sam.now i know why its called the roof duece. i thought it had one of those sunroofs or something. congrats.
buddy

[Salvatore]

Real nice Sam. Gets better everytime I see it. A great car!

[mockingbird812]

I've been talking to Terry about the whole day-two movement for about a year now and he increasingly warmed up to the idea. He liked what MCACN was doing with the &quot;Day-Two Concours&quot; thrust. The problem was convincing his bosses. When he took the idea to them, they told Terry &quot;what's 'day-two'?&quot;. Well, Terry hung it out there and convinced his bosses to have confidence in his choice. To appease his bosses he defined &quot;day-two&quot; on the cover: &quot;RETRO SPEED PARTS........FOR PERIOD PERFECTION&quot; Terry also chose to write about the surge in day-two in his editorial, which makes for interesting reading. Sooooooooooooooo, if you like day-two <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 17pt">send the editor an email</span> </span> </span> </span> [ tmcgean@hemmings.com (mailto:tmcgean@hemmings.com) ] - he said that is what will sell the bosses on future features of day-two'd muscle cars. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[owners2]

What is the MCACN doing with what you called &quot;day two concours&quot; thrust.My lime green 71 Z has been preserved in day two form since the mid 70's.L88 hood, big block,Ansen slots and a dana 60 w/4.33's. 16,354 miles with all original paint except for the hood.

[9SECONDYENKO]

Nice car love the color I have a 71 Rally Nova that color.

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: owners2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the MCACN doing with what you called &quot;day two concours&quot; thrust.My lime green 71 Z has been preserved in day two form since the mid 70's.L88 hood, big block,Ansen slots and a dana 60 w/4.33's. 16,354 miles with all original paint except for the hood.</div></div>

Jeffrey - your '71 Z looks great. The day-two concours judging at MCACN is for restored cars with period correct day-two speed parts. But, your car would be a BIG hit at MCACN just as it is. What a stance! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Check with Bob Ashton the big Kahuna with MCACN for details. (http://www.mcacn.com/)

[markinnaples]

That green Camaro looks awesome.

[Plowman]

Could use some Tow Tabs,for Day-2 look. Just my look at it.

[bob f]

Really love that Blue Yenko Duece. I use to own a blue Duece from Wallace Chevrolet in Linden NJ.Like I put in my previous replies to who ever is interested I still have the 3 emblems,water pump,the fan, starter, and hood tach from my car. [email protected]

[mockingbird812]

On the spec page for the HMM article I used Pete Simpson's most recent results (Pure Stock) at the race track for the quarter-mile performance.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif <span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-style: italic">PETE WAS FLYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </span> </span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif

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The inspiration for this photo setting was Randy Leffingwell's American Muscle Car book (Otis Chandler's collection). The specific shot is the H.O. ZL1 Camaro at the train yard - just a BAD, BAD shot IMO!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif


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[COPO PETE]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On the spec page for the HMM article I used Pete Simpson's most recent results (Pure Stock) at the race track for the quarter-mile performance.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif <span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-style: italic">PETE WAS FLYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </span> </span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif </div></div>
Actually , it was my 19 year old son Owen that laid down that time! Thanks for using it!
The roof Deuce is one of the coolest cars, period!
Peter

[JoeG]

Are those header mufflers.they are cool...but watch you're angle ground clearance.......almost damaged my headers on the street..and had to make some adjustments...

[mockingbird812]

Appreciate it Joe. Those are Cherry Bombs (Roof's originals). That is the angle that the headers (Cyclones) gave me. I hang them off the front rear-spring perch. The pipes exit the car about 6 to 8 inches off of the deck. Railroad crossing jumps will have to be done a bit gingerly!!

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO PETE</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On the spec page for the HMM article I used Pete Simpson's most recent results (Pure Stock) at the race track for the quarter-mile performance.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif <span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-style: italic">PETE WAS FLYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </span> </span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif </div></div>
Actually , it was my 19 year old son Owen that laid down that time! Thanks for using it!
The roof Deuce is one of the coolest cars, period!
Peter </div></div>


That young man is talented Pete.!! You must be proud!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[JoeG]

We'll Sam now you've got your very own cool &quot;Time Machine&quot;........See ya back in the day..........

[mockingbird812]

You betcha Joe!!!

[Nova Jed]

Where can I get my copy of that magazine?

[Justbad Joe]

I go back and look at pg.1 and can't believe its the same car. This car simply transformed! Awesome car and coverage. I know everyone involved is honored.
Just 1 thing Sam, I can't remember ever test driver the &quot;Roof Deuce&quot;, I know Jude's RG yenko camaro was fast! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif
Joe

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where can I get my copy of that magazine? </div></div>


Jed, send me your address, I bought a couple extra. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Roof]

I went to the Hemmings site, found the phone number, and gave them a call. You can order as many copies as you want and don't have to buy a subscription if you don't want to. Took 3 days for them to get here. Just be sure to be really specific about which mag and which month you're ordering. The lady on the phone kept trying to send me Hemmings Classic Car.

[Nova Jed]

Thanks guys! x-baldwin has me covered. I really like the coverage on this car and I hope to see it in person one day. But the site and magazines will have to do for now.

[Nova Jed]

Just got my copy in the mail from Chris! Thanks again!
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Sam, you get a big thumbs up in my book!

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just got my copy in the mail from Chris! Thanks again!
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Sam, you get a big thumbs up in my book! </div></div>

You are quite welcome Jed, thanks for all your over the phone advice with Mike's Nova! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif I still have two extra copies, so if you are out of the country or serving our military anywhere around the world just send me your address.