Biscayne Resto Project

[kwhizz]

The Winter Project started...I'll post pic's as I go along

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03484.jpg

.....Here are some shots of the doors, seat risers and floor boards after removing the Interior...........
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03490.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03491.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03502.jpg
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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03504.jpg

The only "Rust" at all was very minor surface rust in the drivers floor board area

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03507.jpg

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

[Xplantdad]

Cool...with your winter project and NJSteves continuing saga with his 72 TA...we'll all have something cool to check out.

Now...I just have to get started...EH? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

Eh!!!!!..........EH!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


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

[Eddie M.]

Looks like its in pretty good shape http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

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Looks like its in pretty good shape http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Got Lucky again as far as Rust goe's.....It's pretty solid........Should be in Paint "Jail" the week after Thanksgiving...

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

[Xplantdad]

Get that left leg and foot in shape...EH!

[SS427]

Ken,
Call me if you ever need moral support while working on the "big car". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Looks great! It is really nice to work on cars like this when they only need a little help. Looks like it will be a fairly easy project.
Rick

[Steven J]

That sure is a solid car. What are your plans for it ?

[kwhizz]

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That sure is a solid car. What are your plans for it ?

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It's not a "Numbers" car.......But ....I'm going to build it as close as possible to be factory correct......The Gold Nova needs a "Big" brother...

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

[Mr70]

"The Gold Nova needs a "Big" brother..."

I agree,and it too should have Aluminum heads. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[gwawa]

YOU KNOW THE NEXT STEP IN THE NATURAL PROGRESSION IS A STATION WAGON........

[kwhizz]

Katie ( Gary's Daughter) would look good in one.........LOL

Ken

[kwhizz]

Biscayne Interior parts are not readily available like the Impala stuff.......Talked to the people at Just Dashes and they will restore the "Original Door Panels" as new.....Sent them out today.......6 month turnaround time......anyone else have any experience with them....

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

[Verne_Frantz]

Ken,
Consider calling a friend of mine, Don Bock here in NJ. He owns a buisness called Passenger Car Supply and his specialty is '65-'72 big cars. He also used to work for CARS way back when they were just in the upolstery business. Donny knows where to find rare materials that aren't listed in anyone's catalog. He also works for American Auto Wire (which used to be Factory Fit, and Parker Wireworks before that). He can solve ANY wiring issue on these big cars.
I recommened him highly. 856-467-7966. You'll most likely get his machine during the day when he's at his regular job.

Ask Donny about Just Dashes. Perhaps he can work a better turn-around time for you.

Hope you make out ok. The car looks great!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Verne

[66 Biscayne]

Hello, I am also doing a 66 Biscayne resto/clone project on a Arizona car. Have done business with Don also in the past on another car with wiring issues....VERY knowledgeable! Have bought a few of the very rare parts (4spd. boot and and ring from him). Great guy. Cars Inc. here in Mich. is reproducing Biscayne interiors...from what I have seen they look great.Send a PM with your ph.# I'll call you on my dime to yak about these big cars. Your car and mine look very similar, White/Blue.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[kwhizz]

Found a "Correct"?? #3264 carb on Ebay......The car had a Holly Street Avenger on it.......Anyhow, it's on it's way to Eric for Restoration......here's some before pic's, Good Luck with this one Eric......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03513.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03512.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

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Ken,
Consider calling a friend of mine, Don Bock here in NJ. He owns a buisness called Passenger Car Supply and his specialty is '65-'72 big cars. He also used to work for CARS way back when they were just in the upolstery business. Donny knows where to find rare materials that aren't listed in anyone's catalog. He also works for American Auto Wire (which used to be Factory Fit, and Parker Wireworks before that). He can solve ANY wiring issue on these big cars.
I recommened him highly. 856-467-7966. You'll most likely get his machine during the day when he's at his regular job.

Ask Donny about Just Dashes. Perhaps he can work a better turn-around time for you.

Hope you make out ok. The car looks great!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Verne

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

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

[Xplantdad]

Knowing Eric's work...it'll be better than brand new...EH! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[kwhizz]

Eh!!!......EH!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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

[kwhizz]

Also sent the AM radio out for AM-FM - Satelite Conversion ........The Radio appears perfectly stock but has all the good stuff in it.......Tunes......Eh!!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03509.jpg

Ken

[Xplantdad]

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Also sent the AM radio out for AM-FM - Satelite Conversion ........The Radio appears perfectly stock but has all the good stuff in it.......Tunes......Eh!!!


Ken

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That 'sounds' cool...Hmmm http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Ken;

Check your PM's.

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

[drdave69]

Ken, I have to ask, what are the strange looking machines on the counter ("Sandals")? Coffee makers?
Also, were you attempting to inform yourself or just curious with the "gay outreach" article in the upper left of the paper? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[kwhizz]

Ken, I have to ask, what are the strange looking machines on the counter ("Sandals")?

Woman Stuff.......Decorative Scale

Coffee makers?

Coffee Grinder........She makes "Fresh" ground Coffee everyday.......I told you guy's I had her "Trained" properly

Also, were you attempting to inform yourself or just curious with the "gay outreach" article in the upper left of the paper?

It's a "Set-up"..........Somebody probably Photoshopped that in............


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

[Postsedan]

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

Dan

[Xplantdad]

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It's a "Set-up"..........Somebody probably Photoshopped that in............


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

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Yeah...yeah, that's it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif That's the ticket!

See you guys tomorrow! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[kwhizz]

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It's a "Set-up"..........Somebody probably Photoshopped that in............


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

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Yeah...yeah, that's it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif That's the ticket!

See you guys tomorrow! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

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Oh Yeah!!! What about the Bruno Malli Shoes that O.J. was shown wearing....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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

[Xplantdad]

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It's a "Set-up"..........Somebody probably Photoshopped that in............


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

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Yeah...yeah, that's it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif That's the ticket!

See you guys tomorrow! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

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Oh Yeah!!! What about the Bruno Malli Shoes that O.J. was shown wearing....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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

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Well...whaddya know...the "bloody glove" was in this Chevy ad, too! I wonder why Chris Darden didn't introduce this pic as evidence? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/tn_goof.jpg

[mssl72]

I saw that one on ebay too. It was missing a few things. I believe it should have a bowl breather on the front bowl. That may depend on the date. Maybe Eric has one he can add to it.

[fpcopo]

I think that radio is a dealer installed item. All factory radios were Delco. Motorola made exact dup;icates for aftermarket installation. A local radio shop here had a bunch of them he sold a while back. Looked exactly like the originals but said Motorola on the face plate, just like yours. Frank

[kwhizz]

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I think that radio is a dealer installed item. All factory radios were Delco. Motorola made exact dup;icates for aftermarket installation. A local radio shop here had a bunch of them he sold a while back. Looked exactly like the originals but said Motorola on the face plate, just like yours. Frank

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Wow!! Again......The Information available on this site is second to none........
Thanks
Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Coffee Grinder........She makes "Fresh" ground Coffee everyday.......I told you guy's I had her "Trained" properly................

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Maybe so. I mean, not many women would tolerate a carb sitting on the kitchen counter. (Although I've seen stranger things than that on Annie's table, and counter,........ and washer,.........and oven! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif) But I have a feeling the "Training" may cross over. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif What little bit I've been around Paulette, it appears there's a ton of mutual respect. Quite a woman there Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Ken,
Radios were one of the items (like OSRV mirrors) that many dealers installed themselves to make a little more profit than if the car was RPO'd with a radio. Sometimes the dealer would use the Delco unit too because he could buy it through service parts, then charge the customer the full list. HE made a larger margin on it that way than if he put it on the car order.
There are a couple ways to tell if the radio was a factory installation or dealer. The factory die punched the hole for the antenna, where the dealer used a hole saw. Also, rear antennas were installed before the trunk spatter paint, so a factory installation would have some overspray on the base of the mast and the bracket that held it to the inner wheelhouse lip in the trunk.

Verne

[SS427]

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Although I've seen stranger things than that on Annie's table, and counter,........ and washer

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Only several sets of seat belts as of late...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif That gal can cook up quite a brew that really cleans those belts. She returns them looking almost new! If anybody has any they want to have cleaned, she is looking for a part time job............ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
Rick

[kwhizz]

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Coffee Grinder........She makes "Fresh" ground Coffee everyday.......I told you guy's I had her "Trained" properly................

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Maybe so. I mean, not many women would tolerate a carb sitting on the kitchen counter. (Although I've seen stranger things than that on Annie's table, and counter,........ and washer,.........and oven! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif) But I have a feeling the "Training" may cross over. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif What little bit I've been around Paulette, it appears there's a ton of mutual respect. Quite a woman there Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Next April....It'll be 40 years... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[Xplantdad]

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Next April....It'll be 40 years... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

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That rocks! You are a lucky man Ken...Paulette is a wonderful person (but you knew that already)



Next April will be 20 for us!

[A468BU]

Awesome car. My father had a 66 SS impala 427/425 number matching car. Sold 5 years ago now I do believe. If you scroll down alittle in this past there are a few pictures of it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...true#Post159870 (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB1&Number=159870&Search page=1&Main=159727&Words=+A468BU&topic=&Search=tru e#Post159870)

I do believe he has some parts for this sort of car still. I remember seeing some Gm boxes in the garage that pertained to this car. Maybe a tissue dispenser and some other small things.

[Late BrakeU2]

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It's a "Set-up"..........Somebody probably Photoshopped that in............


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

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Yeah...yeah, that's it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif That's the ticket!

See you guys tomorrow! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

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Oh Yeah!!! What about the Bruno Malli Shoes that O.J. was shown wearing....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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

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Well...whaddya know...the "bloody glove" was in this Chevy ad, too! I wonder why Chris Darden didn't introduce this pic as evidence? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/tn_goof.jpg

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That's a nice ride the Juice is holding up,judging from the plate looks like an early L.A. Daytona endura bumper vert- L78?? Would love to have that Chevy sign in my crib http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[kwhizz]

Took some more before pic's today........Again, this is not a correct numbers matching car.......But I'm going to make it into a factory correct appearing 427 car...
I got the correct Idler Pulley from Mark Webster (L78Biscayne)so that will go on the shelf till the engine gets back

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03543.jpg

Before Engine pic's
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03514.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03515.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03520.jpg

Ken

[Xplantdad]

Looking forward to periodic updates... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

Pulled the Dash Insert out also........Here's some shot from behind and under the Dash

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03521.jpg

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03528.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Here are some pictures of the original splatter painted trunk

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03529.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03530.jpg

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03533.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03534.jpg

Ken

[ORIGLS6]

That thing is gonna be soooooooooooo much fun! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

Pulled the gas tank down and found all this North Carolina dirt on top of the tank......New one is on the way

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03538.jpg

Floor Pan above Gas Tank

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03537.jpg

What looks like rust is actually the red dust and dirt

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03540.jpg

I'm gonna do a NJ Steve powerwashing underneath the car.....let's see if I can match his good job and if the result's are the same.....I'll post pic's when I'm done and it dries

Ken

[Xplantdad]

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I'm gonna do a NJ Steve powerwashing underneath the car.....let's see if I can match his good job and if the result's are the same.....I'll post pic's when I'm done and it dries

Ken

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Hopefully it's warm there today? I almost had to wear long pants today...it's near 70 degrees...Brrrr! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

O.K. Here are some after washing pic's...Not Fun...A little wire brushing and glass beading is all that's required.........Just light surface rust


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03544.jpg

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It's 55 degree's here today Bruce.....A Heat Wave http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[VintageMusclecar]

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Found a "Correct"?? #3264 carb on Ebay......The car had a Holly Street Avenger on it.......Anyhow, it's on it's way to Eric for Restoration......here's some before pic's, Good Luck with this one Eric......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03513.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03512.jpg

Ken

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Ken;

How's this?

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/235747-3246DS.jpg

Eric

[VintageMusclecar]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/235749-3246PS.jpg

[kwhizz]

Wow!!!.......Eric.......That's Awsum.......Now I need to bring the rest of the car to standard of the Carb.....Can't wait to hear that "Puppy" run next Spring....Thanks a lot Eric http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif (The Check's in the Mail)

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

[Xplantdad]

Lookin' good! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Salvatore]

Hey Ken....Looks GREAT! Car seems to be in real nice shape from the pictures anyway. Sam http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[sYc]

Looking good, cannot wait to see the finished product. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[A468BU]

You know after looking at this car some more, I think I have seen it in person before. If not one almost identical at a show here around Pittsburgh. Do you know if this car was ever around this area?

[kwhizz]

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You know after looking at this car some more, I think I have seen it in person before. If not one almost identical at a show here around Pittsburgh. Do you know if this car was ever around this area?

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As far as I know......the car was originally from North Carolina.......and ended up in New York State....not too far from Tom Williams (Wilmasboy)......I have been in contact with a prior owner who had it before it was owned by the guy I bought it from......Still gathering Info...

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

[kwhizz]

I've been looking for the correct Fan Shroud for the Biscayne as it didn't come with one......been looking on eBay and thru the repo catalogs.......
As I was cleaning out the garage today......look what I found......exactly what I needed.....it was off one of the other projects.......see..it pays to keep all that "Stuff"...lol

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03552.jpg

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Ken

[kwhizz]

Pulled the Engine out today and took it to "Don's" in Kenosha for rebuilding.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03557.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03558.jpg


Now it down to removing the Bumpers, Grill,Inner wheel wells, etc so the car can go the body shop for paint....it's gonna be hard to paint it that same color....thinking of Sandalwood or Madeira Maroon, either of which will go good with the Fawn Interior.....any Opinions..........
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Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

Ken...paint it whatever makes you happy!
Ehh! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

But the original color is awesome!

[Late BrakeU2]

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thinking of Sandalwood or Madeira Maroon, either of which will go good with the Fawn Interior.....any Opinions..........
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http://www.cars-on-line.com/22912.html
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[3macs1]

Ken:
This car in any colour including just primer will look great. My last remaining 66 impala is Madeira Maroon so my vote does not count.However the 66 I received the most complements/ comments on over the years was a 66 biscayne with a fawn interior and I think the paint was called tropic turquoise.
That was a nice combo also

[Xplantdad]

Here's the Madiera Maroon...(I think)

Compliments of Kevin! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Pavillions%202006/thumbnails%20pavillions%20111106/tn_DSCF6124.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Pavillions%202006/thumbnails%20pavillions%20111106/tn_DSCF6125.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Pavillions%202006/thumbnails%20pavillions%20111106/tn_DSCF6126.jpg

[kwhizz]

Bruce........That car was at the Gibb Show in LaHarpe last August..........As you know.....The Car is "Perfect".....It's great to see History preserved by "Great" people................. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

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

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Here's the Madiera Maroon...(I think)

Compliments of Kevin! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Humm..........Look at the difference in the Alternator Brackets between the Maroon car and Jody's Black 66 425 H.P. car........Are they both correct.....Early vs. Late etc.??????



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Pavillions%202006/thumbnails%20pavillions%20111106/tn_DSCF6126.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/jody/JodysCar003.jpg

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

[Xplantdad]

I wonder if it's different if you have power steering? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Sincerely,

"I don't know man" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Ken.....Mark Webster's car is Madiera Maroon and it looks awesome. I think it would look awesome on your car too but I'll have to agree with Bruce, you have to paint it the color you like.... don't do it the way you think others will like.....if you like it, that's all that matters! Personally, I don't think you could paint that car in the wrong color......it will be stunning no mater what color you paint it and I can't wait to see it in Lombard!!!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

I say leave that M/Carlo White. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[MosportGreen66]

I say paint it the original color. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
I say leave that M/Carlo White. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

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

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

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Bruce........That car was at the Gibb Show in LaHarpe last August..........As you know.....The Car is "Perfect".....It's great to see History preserved by "Great" people................

[/ QUOTE ]

That's what I tried to say last night before the storm knocked me off-line!
Kevin came all the way from AZ to bring the car 'back home'. Man that thing is http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif!

[L78biscayne]

i vote for madiera maroon http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


it will be fun to have an evil twin http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

[ QUOTE ]
i vote for madiera maroon http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

I second that!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
Rick

[kwhizz]

This is a "Must" have item for cleaning and detailing ....Glass Beading is the only way to go.....the Fan Blade has a "W" stamped on it??

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03569.jpg


Before and after Water Pump and Crank Pulley's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03565.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03574.jpg

Before and After........Too Easy.......LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03570.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03576.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

Seems like you`ve done this before http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Have fun with your resto

Dan.

[2qwik2c]

Awesome Biscayne Kwhizz. Love these Biscayne's with BB's. Wish mine was in that good of shape. Yikes I got alot of work on this one. 2qwik2c.

[scuncio]

2qwik2c, is that the L36 car in your sig?

[2qwik2c]

Yes it is.

[2qwik2c]

Original 427 .

[2qwik2c]

Police speedo in it.

[2qwik2c]

A little rough. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[scuncio]

I think most of them were beat to hell...here is my 69 which looks MUCH worse in person http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[2qwik2c]

Looks good. L72 car????

[Postsedan]

Tony,

I love that 69 Big Post Car....what are your plans with the car?

Dan.

[2qwik2c]

My other Biscayne in good shape. Original paint 6cyl 3 spd.

[Belair62]

Ken,why does it have those weird square valve covers ? Aren't they supposed to be like this ? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/a%2064/tn409inside004.jpg

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken,why does it have those weird square valve covers ? Aren't they supposed to be like this ? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/a%2064/tn409inside004.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]


Bob.......I think you and Verne have the Market Cornered on those "Truck" Engines........LOL

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

[L78biscayne]

ken he is just stuck in the 70s
nobody told him about the new BIG BLOCK chevy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[scuncio]

I can't be 100% sure it's a L72 car, but it does have a broadcast sheet with the M22 code and the front/rear spring tags show an L72-only combination (thanks Rick Nelson!). It only has 9800 miles on the odo so a lot of the little stuff is intact, although it is the roughest 9800 mile car I have ever come across . http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I am already buying up NOS crap for it so it looks like I will keep it around for a while....

[scuncio]

Andrew, where did you find that 427 car? Does it have Canada paperwork showing the 140 speedo? That is a rare piece.

[2qwik2c]

I found the car in Alberta, car is originally from saskatchewan where it supposedly was a police car. Don't know for sure. The car does have some strange factory looking plugs in the dash where lights would go. Also appears the doors have been painted blue at one time. I have the GM of Canada docs and they say nothing of the 140 mph speedo. 2qwik2c.

[scuncio]

Great docs...never seen a 67 with F41.

[2qwik2c]

F41 set ups are out there on 67's mainly on BB cars. Here is a pic of the strange dash plugs possibly for cop lights???

[2qwik2c]

Pic of accessory dash mounted tach. 2qwik2c.

[scuncio]

That's on the dash pad itself? Very weird. You would expect plugs in the A-pillars for spotlights but you'd think a bigass light on the dash would be right in your field of vision! What's the story behind the car-how did you find it?

[2qwik2c]

Yes its on the dash pad itself. Plugs on both sides of the dash pad(each corner). The car was advertised locally. Was for sale for a few months. Decided to call one day and see if it was still available. I went and looked at it and bought it. Nearly fell of the chair when I seen the ad because its such a rare car being produced here in Canada. 2qwik2c.

[scuncio]

Yes, I would have jumped on it too. Are you planning a full stock resto? I'm trying to dig up any drag racing history on my car so I have an excuse to restore it as a racecar instead of a stocker. There's evidence of a few wicked driveshaft explosions underneath, and a set of homemade tow tabs on the front, and an ancient Chevrolet-Flint employee parking sticker on the mirror, so I am hoping to hear some cool stories about its past.

[3macs1]

Andrew those dash plugs might be coffee cup holders( just kidding). We parted out or seen parted quite a few 67 & 68 chev cop cars over the years in this end of canada. We would make a point to chase them down for the big blocks.All had 140 speedo, th400 autos, posi and big blocks , one was a l-72. F-41 agree was on most as was ps, pw disc brakes, rally wheels with the moon caps, especially the 68's.All had the door handles and window winders removed in the back. All you could see where the light(s) mounted on the roof and where some had spot lights on the pillar and indication that some sort of protection was between the front and the back seats.You could also see where the communication system was fitted under the dash.
However, none were 2 door posts. I cannot see a officer being comfortable doing his job trying to get a person in the back seat of a 2 door post, Unless it was a chiefs car only or used unmarked for radar traps.But the doors were different colors so it was marked. Fire Dept maybe??
Just guessing but the colour of the car alone is not common for a cop car.Someone must have gm 67 and 68 cop car literature to clear this up for you. Is that tach not 68??
After 68 in our neck of the woods the big dodges took over so we lost interest.
Love to know what those plugs were really for.

[2qwik2c]

Another thing I just remembered but don't have pics of is the trunk light. Its huge with a glass lense??? No real signs of any other holes other than those plugged in the dash. Not sure what year the tach is?? I just wish it was a 4spd car. oh well. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[68l30]

The Tach is correct for 67 and 68...It's a Chevrolet Dealer accessory.I have a few and they are very COOL...The later units switched to more of a pebble grain texture and a GM logo on the top instead of the bowtie...


Steve

[2qwik2c]

Thanks steve.

[68l30]

Sorry it was used in 69 also... Part # 993716....67-68 used Part # 987099....


Steve

[68l30]

Does anyone know when they switched to the GM logo and the pebble grain? I have only seen one or those... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gifI'm thinking late 69-70 possibly 71...I have a 69 Compass that shares the same texture as the GM tach..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif


Steve

[mssl72]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Here's the Madiera Maroon...(I think)

Compliments of Kevin! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Humm..........Look at the difference in the Alternator Brackets between the Maroon car and Jody's Black 66 425 H.P. car........Are they both correct.....Early vs. Late etc.??????



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Pavillions%202006/thumbnails%20pavillions%20111106/tn_DSCF6126.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/jody/JodysCar003.jpg

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

[/ QUOTE ]

The bracket was probably cut. GM didn't make one like that. The bracket in the 2nd pic is correct. My favorite GM mole can't find any documentation to support that short design. Cutting it like that weakens the support for the alternator. Things twist under load. That's why they changed it from the 1965 design. You don't want to have belts flying around at 7 grand! Since we're picking, the upper heater hose nipple on the intake isn't factory correct in the 1st pic. 2nd pic (Jody's) is factory correct. I guess Jody or previous owner added the engine chrome.

Ken, the bell housing should be #3872444. Fan looks good. I've seen 2 designs. That's one of them. Why so many digits in the part number of the crank pulley??

[kwhizz]

Why so many digits in the part number of the crank pulley??
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif
I Don't know????? But I'm sure Rick Peters can answer...........

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

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Also sent the AM radio out for AM-FM - Satelite Conversion ........The Radio appears perfectly stock but has all the good stuff in it.......Tunes......Eh!!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03509.jpg

Ken

[/ QUOTE ]

I've been asked by a couple of members as to where I sent the Radio for conversion........this is the third one these guy's have done for me and I highly recommend them
http://www.vintageautoradio.com/

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

[olredalert]

-----Im not sure if Im seeing things correctly, but it appears as though Jodys car has the bolt missing from that correct alternator bracket that would go thru to the intake. That would promote a bunch of twist as well!!!........Bill S

[Mr70]

That Crank pulley is normal at #3869978 BO

[kwhizz]

Pulled the front end apart today........Here are more B4 pic's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03583.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03582.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03580.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03581.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03589.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Also........A "STRICTLY" Hypothetical situation....Let's say that in this "Hypothetical" situation....you were working in your garage spraying Chassis Black on glass beaded cleaned parts and you had two Rattle cans........the first can is now empty and you reach for the second can and it falls onto the floor......when it hits the floor the plastic cap pop's off and the spray nozzle breaks off just below the surface so you can't get a pair of pliers on the broken stem to pull it out.......I would highly recommend that you do "Not" get a very small screwdriver and try to pick the broken part out so you could replace the broken one with the empty can's nozzle.....I "Hear" Bad things could happen.........But.......I'm sure that nobody here would be "Stupid" enough to try something like that......."Right"

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

[ORIGLS6]

No one I know would be that stupid............. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif



(but I can tell you how to clean up the mess. I know someone else who has experience! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/stupid.gif)

[66 Biscayne]

Ken...Slow down.....your going to get that car done before I finish mine....Jim http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[mssl72]

[ QUOTE ]
-----Im not sure if Im seeing things correctly, but it appears as though Jodys car has the bolt missing from that correct alternator bracket that would go thru to the intake. That would promote a bunch of twist as well!!!........Bill S

[/ QUOTE ]

It's there, just barely peeking out from behind the upper radiator hose.

[mssl72]

[ QUOTE ]
That Crank pulley is normal at #3869978 BO

[/ QUOTE ]

I saw that the first 7 digit's were the correct part number, but it's the "BO" at the end of it that threw me. It looked like "80" on the end. The casting is a little different from mine.

[olredalert]

Mark,,, My eyes were telling me that the hole was unfilled and I guess I was somewhat right. The hole I was looking at was unfilled, just was looking at the wrong hole. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction......Bill S

[396/425blr]

kwhizz it looks like you know what you are doing here, just a heads up on the speedo cable. if you decide to go with the original type speedo cable that enters the trans on passenger side, don't forget to drill the 1" hole below the accel linkage. there is also a dimple on the passenger side of tunnel for the cable bracket to drill. also i found that i could not just change the tailshaft housing on mine because the speedo drive gear on the M-21 main shaft was not in the same place. not sure if that applies to all M-21 trans? dennis

[396/425blr]

to late to edit above post, i meant to say above accel linkage. between the accel shaft and master cyl. is that confusing enough http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif dennis

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
to late to edit above post, i meant to say above accel linkage. between the accel shaft and master cyl. is that confusing enough http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif dennis

[/ QUOTE ]

After looking at Jody's Engine picture, I see what you are talking about.......Thanks

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

[kwhizz]

Got some parts in ..........Eric....Awsum "JOB" on the Carb

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03728.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03732.jpg


Also got a Engine Lift Stop Cable Unit that I bought on eBay.......


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03730.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03731.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

The Radio showed up today.....Perfectly stock appearing with AM-FM 4 channel 45 watts per channel...satelite ready...when you turn the radio on, it comes on in the FM mode....there is a LED that is installed in the back shield behind the needle.....when you tune in a FM station as the signal gets stronger it changes from Orange to Green.......if you want to listen to AM....you turn the Radio off and turn it immediately back on and it is now in the AM mode and the LED is Red........Tunes....

www.vintageautoradio.com (http://www.vintageautoradio.com)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03740.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03738.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03741.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Also.......went to the Engine shop tonight and they had the engine torn down........Bearings Junk, Crank was .010 under....needs to go to .020 so I'll just replace it, cylinder walls tapered .005 , but the pistons appear fresh, probably a lousy honeing job.........the heads were oval port with a rectangular port aluminum manifold ......see where this is going......$$$$$$$$$$$
Getting a headache..........

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

[Mr70]

With all that uninhibited torque thats gonna be taken place under that hood,are you considering a suspension mod of any kind?
Couldn't hurt to add a sway and her reinforced sisters.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/chicagosbearslogo.gif
They Call Him Devin

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
With all that uninhibited torque thats gonna be taken place under that hood,are you considering a suspension mod of any kind?
Couldn't hurt to add a sway and her reinforced sisters.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/chicagosbearslogo.gif
They Call Him Devin

[/ QUOTE ]



Already in the works........Gonna have to find her purse though (Haven't seen it lately).........things are getting tough......

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

[Mr70]

You're always F-41 ahead of everyone else. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

[ QUOTE ]
Got some parts in ..........Eric....Awsum "JOB" on the Carb...

[/ QUOTE ]

Ken;

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

Eric

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
With all that uninhibited torque thats gonna be taken place under that hood,are you considering a suspension mod of any kind?
Couldn't hurt to add a sway and her reinforced sisters.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/chicagosbearslogo.gif
They Call Him Devin

[/ QUOTE ]



Already in the works........Gonna have to find her purse though (Haven't seen it lately).........things are getting tough......

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

[/ QUOTE ]


Ken...sounds like the fun is just starting! I can't wait to see the progress.

I like the radio idea!

[Charley Lillard]

[ QUOTE ]
Also........A "STRICTLY" Hypothetical situation....Let's say that in this "Hypothetical" situation....you were working in your garage spraying Chassis Black on glass beaded cleaned parts and you had two Rattle cans........the first can is now empty and you reach for the second can and it falls onto the floor......when it hits the floor the plastic cap pop's off and the spray nozzle breaks off just below the surface so you can't get a pair of pliers on the broken stem to pull it out.......I would highly recommend that you do "Not" get a very small screwdriver and try to pick the broken part out so you could replace the broken one with the empty can's nozzle.....I "Hear" Bad things could happen.........But.......I'm sure that nobody here would be "Stupid" enough to try something like that......."Right"

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

[/ QUOTE ]

I wonder if there are any hypothetical pics...

[kwhizz]

Charley......That's why there are no Pictures of "Sasquatch"..........It's Hypothetical http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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

[L78biscayne]

ken i have the f41 i took off my car but if you want it to handle buy yhe hotchkis pk works great http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[gwawa]

Bud, what's a picture of Sasquatch worth to you.....?

[Belair62]

Hey...there is only one Sasquatch on this board...Mark is lovingly referred to as Gorilla...or if you are real close to him...Gorilla Monsoon

[Postsedan]

Ouch! 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

Dan.

[L78biscayne]

dont worry i am happy to be seen over my car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BelairSucks.gif

[kwhizz]

Today was "Grunt" work day.......took the Makita w/wire brush to the bottom of the car....here what it looked like after about a hour........a little bit everyday keeps everything moving
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03748.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03750.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03747.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03746.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03745.jpg

Ken

[DarrenX33]

Looks great under there Ken. Those wire wheels do the job. Ya just have to use a bunch of them. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

Looks great Ken! I've been there and done that, not a fun job! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Rick

[Belair62]

Ken are you taking it down to metal and repainting the entire underneath or just cleaning it up with the wire ?

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken are you taking it down to metal and repainting the entire underneath or just cleaning it up with the wire ?

[/ QUOTE ]

Taking it down and repainting it.............."Messy"

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

[Charley Lillard]

At some point you might as well pull it off the frame and tip it over.

[Belair62]

Thanks Ken...I think Verne would kill me if I messed with the underside !! Its pretty nasty but every inch is untouched original 8700 miles with a nice coat of rust. You can't just do a little...you gotta go all the way once you start.

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
At some point you might as well pull it off the frame and tip it over.

[/ QUOTE ]

That would be the smart thing to do...But....I'm out of room till the new Garage is finished and am working with one hand tied behind my back........I'm have to do it the hard way for now......The Garage won't be done till about the time the car should be done (Spring Time).....It would be easier with the body off, but...................

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

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanks Ken...I think Verne would kill me if I messed with the underside !! Its pretty nasty but every inch is untouched original 8700 miles with a nice coat of rust. You can't just do a little...you gotta go all the way once you start.

[/ QUOTE ]


Those 8700 mile cars are sort'a "Special" (even if they have "Truck" engines) and maybe shouldn't be touched...........LOL

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

[Belair62]

..every time I touch it I get dirty so I'm leaving it alone !

[kwhizz]

The Floor Pan is just about done.....that Red Clay is a Pain to wire brush out of all the nooks and crannies....Scotch Brite tomorrow and give it a light coat of chassis black, when it gets back from the body shop I'll give it the final detailing........
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03764.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03770.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03771.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Also .....Had a little set back today........I took the Grill Assy apart and was cleaning all of the Red Clay dust that had discolored the back side of the Grill over the years........the Grill was perfect......I used Royal Purple Degreaser and with a lot of scrubbing it cleaned up pretty good......after rinseing it off I turned it over and this is what was waiting for me

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03768.jpg

The cleaner must have a mild acid base to it and it seems to have attacked the anodizing.....time to strip and re-anodize.......So if you use this stuff around aluminum http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif.....be careful.........

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

[Postsedan]

Ken,

What brand of chassis black are you going to use?

Keep up the great work.

Dan.

[MosportGreen66]

Ken,

Don't forget to paint thinner all areas before spraying...
Good looking floors and thanks for the advice on the aluminum. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken,

What brand of chassis black are you going to use?

Keep up the great work.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]


Rust-o-leum Bar-B-Que Black.......Rattle can.....works out great........Just the right amount sheen

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

[Verne_Frantz]

Ken,
If there was slight surface rust in the nook and crannies, like between spot welded floor supports, I'd suggest spraying a rust converter, like Permatex Extend in all those areas. It will convert the iron oxide into iron sulfate (black), which will never again allow moisture or oxygen to reach the hidden metal. You can paint right over top of it, no prep.

Verne

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken,
If there was slight surface rust in the nook and crannies, like between spot welded floor supports, I'd suggest spraying a rust converter, like Permatex Extend in all those areas. It will convert the iron oxide into iron sulfate (black), which will never again allow moisture or oxygen to reach the hidden metal. You can paint right over top of it, no prep.

Verne

[/ QUOTE ]


Verne......What looks like rust is actually the residual red dirt from the area that the car came from....there is some very light surface rust and I'll be wiping everything down with Metal Prep that I got from the Local "Strip Right" dealer just to be sure...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[Xplantdad]

Ken...Looking great! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[3macs1]

Looks real good Ken. But man what a lot of work

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks real good Ken. But man what a lot of work

[/ QUOTE ]

It's Winter Therapy.......I enjoy doing what everyone else hates......taking everything apart, cleaning and detailing, then re-assembly.......That's the fun part......when it's finished and I turn the key for the first time, it turns into just another car to be "Driven"

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

(And it keeps the "Little " Woman out of my Hair......LOL)

[Verne_Frantz]

OK Ken, Just trying to help. I couldn't tell from the picture just what I was looking at in those little areas. You're doing a nice job, and I agree, that really is the fun part. Every time you make something a little better, it puts a smile on your face. Most people will never see the results of all that work, but YOU will know and it will keep that smile on... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Verne

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
OK Ken, Just trying to help. I couldn't tell from the picture just what I was looking at in those little areas. You're doing a nice job, and I agree, that really is the fun part. Every time you make something a little better, it puts a smile on your face. Most people will never see the results of all that work, but YOU will know and it will keep that smile on... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Verne

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


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

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
It's Winter Therapy.......I enjoy doing what everyone else hates......

[/ QUOTE ]

Ain't that the truth? My neighbors couldn't begin to understand why I spent three months on my back under a car removing 30+ year old undercoating with kerosene and toothbrushes. "Nobody's ever gonna see it!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Except me! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
It's Winter Therapy.......I enjoy doing what everyone else hates......

[/ QUOTE ]

Ain't that the truth? My neighbors couldn't begin to understand why I spent three months on my back under a car removing 30+ year old undercoating with kerosene and toothbrushes. "Nobody's ever gonna see it!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Except me! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


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

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

[70 Forest Green Zee]

You're doing a great job Ken, can't wait to see the finished product. Have you decided on the color yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
You're doing a great job Ken, can't wait to see the finished product. Have you decided on the color yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


No Color picked yet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif......I'm doing the easy stuff first http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif..........LOL

Ken

[Mr. Duece]

Car looks awsome Ken but from you I'd expect no less!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Welcome to my world.....

[kwhizz]

General Information...........A Coil spring in the open state is Inert........a Compressed Coil spring has Stored Energy.......Law of Physic's......Do not try and remove a Compressed spring without a spring compressor.............Spent the morning in the Emergency room getting "Stitches".......

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

[VintageMusclecar]

http://www.badassmustangs.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/normal_44004Homer_D_oh.jpg

I hate it when that happens! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[DarrenX33]

Nice work Ken, looks like fun. Wish I lived around the corner from ya. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

That would explain why you weren't home when I tried to call...are you feeling okay?


Bruce (who also tried your cell...but the number is different?)

[Verne_Frantz]

Ken,
I wish I lived around the corner too. I have a proper spring compressor I could have lent to you, or just done it for you. There's an art to positioning one of those things. SAFETY is always the first concern - not a speedy job.

Stitches on Christmas Eve..............I'll bet you won't forget this holiday!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Anyway, I hope you're ok. (hands or head?)

Verne

Ken......in the future, please ask for help for A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G that you're not sure of. We're here to help if we can. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Ken,

What brand of chassis black are you going to use?

Keep up the great work.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]


Rust-o-leum Bar-B-Que Black.......Rattle can.....works out great........Just the right amount sheen

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

[/ QUOTE ]


I take that back.........It's the outdoor furniture Satin finish paint......#7777 Black

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

[Postsedan]

Are you kidding about the stiches....I didn`t think "This was your first Rodeo" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Dan.

[Charley Lillard]

LOL....Where are the stiches Einstein ?

[Postsedan]

Yeah....we want to see pics of your stiches http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Dan.

[kwhizz]

Are you kidding about the stiches....I didn`t think "This was your first Rodeo"

Dan.

LOL....Where are the stiches Einstein ?


Left Hand......and I now have a Spring Compressor...

Ken

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

[kwhizz]

Actually......What happened was that I decided to remove the upper and lower control arms on the rear end (one side at a time) to glass bead and paint them.......I removed the lower arm first after jacking up the frame with a bottle jack on the lift to remove just about all the spring tension (the plan almost worked) , when I took out the second bolt from the lower arm, the spring still had a slight amount of tension and the Spring/arm assy wedged itself against the rear end housing.....I pushed it with my hand (Stupid) instead of a screwdriver and there was just enough tension on the arm that when I pushed it out of the way it caught my hand between the arm and rear end housing....Damm that hurt..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif but the arms sure look good now....

Stupid

[3macs1]

I thought it was the front springs. I have never heard of anyone getting wacked with a rear one.

[Xplantdad]

Nice talking to you Ken! Have the 'little woman' take care of you for a few days...not that she doesn't already! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[budnate]

ok...feeling a little bored, lets see a pic Ken,

here is mine from last year, don't look like much, Doc was awesome getting it back right she was laying like a big cherry split and deep, anyone ever tell you how many nerves are in your finger, I looked like someone hit with a defibulatore while they cleaned it out with no meds. oh baby!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[kwhizz]

The "Finished Parts" ready for assy bench is starting to get Full........whenever I get overwhelmed by the amount of work to be done, I go in the basement and look at the bench and think of how much fun it's going to be putting this stuff back together.......
The Engine is being machined and should be back in the garage in a couple of weeks (Thanks to Tom Williams Wilmasboy) for the cylinder heads.......This is the point of the project where you seem to be overwhelmed and it seems to never end.....I've been there before, but to someone who has never done this before......It's one piece at a time and every one needs to be touched.......believe me ........the guy's that restore cars for a living understand that most people don't have a "Clue" how much Time and work is required.......Hat's Off to you guy's...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03775.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03776.jpg


I had to "Cheat" a little bit and spray a little paint on the underside to see the result of the "Dirty Days"
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03781.jpg

Ken

[Eddie M.]

[ QUOTE ]

This is the point of the project where you seem to be overwhelmed and it seems to never end.....I've been there before, but to someone who has never done this before......It's one piece at a time and every one needs to be touched.......believe me ........the guy's that restore cars for a living understand that most people don't have a "Clue" how much Time and work is required.......Hat's Off to you guy's...

Ken you got that right....

[gwawa]

And to do it one handed no less......

[Postsedan]

Ken,

You`ve got the passion....I think you`ll agree with me...I always say "It`s hard to do shitty work".

Dan.

[kwhizz]

Man.......That Red Dirt/Clay from these cars that come from the south is everywhere......After the bottom was given a light coat of paint before going to the Paint Shop, I blew out the inside of the frame rails and got the whole place dirty again, that stuff gets into every nook and cranny.........Any how .......here are some before and after pictures

After Power Washing........That Red dirt harden's like Cement until you knock it off with a wire brush and work it down
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03547.jpg

Same Area after cleaning
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03798.jpg








Getting there.....

[Xplantdad]

Getting there is right! Looks awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

The Bumpers are out for Chroming http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif......here are the bumper brackets, Glass Beaded, Primed and painted.....waiting their turn to be re-assembled

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03809.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03808.jpg



Little bit everyday.........makes the Mountain go away


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

[3macs1]

That car is in some shape ken. Makes it so much more rewarding when you can finish the blasting and see no pits.
She is going to be very nice.

[Mr70]

"She is going to be very nice....for Lombard 07.
-----------------
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/chicagosbearslogo.gif
Send'm Pack'n!

[70 Forest Green Zee]

You're doing an awesome job Ken..... you better bring it to Lombard when you "geter done" Can't wait to see the finished project!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[kwhizz]

Took all the side glass and trim off for paint....here are some pic's looking down into the inside of the doors and 1/4 glass area's......Pretty neat to see solid metal
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03860.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03843.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03855.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Dropped the car off at the Paint shop today.....should have it back in 5-6 weeks

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03871.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03873.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03874.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Stopped at the Engine Shop today also......Should have the engine back in two weeks......timing works out well as I can get the engine detailing and assy finished B4 the car gets back......... Door panels should be back from Just Dashes end of Feb......Bumpers are out for Chrome.....Need to get the Seat Covers made, but I'm gonna wait for the door panels just to make sure everything matches...........Ordered all new brakes and fuel lines.....all weatherstripping is ordered.......Gonna be a fun March/April/May..........May 15th is my targeted completion date http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif..........let's see how close I can hit it...

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

[Postsedan]

Ken,

What paint shop is doing the work...from the looks of the pics...looks like a very clean shop.

How about the color? And don`t say you want to surprise us http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Dan.

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken,

What paint shop is doing the work...from the looks of the pics...looks like a very clean shop.

How about the color? And don`t say you want to surprise us http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

The Paint shop is Pulera Collision Center in Kenosha, Randy (the Owner) is a clean "Freak".......even though they clean every day, every Saturday he has a crew come in and wash the place down to get rid of all the dust in the corners........the offices are done up in 50's decor....the whole complex is only two years old.......this is where the Gold car was painted.....
Now , as to color............I'm 90% sure that when the paint comes out of the gun it will probably be "White"

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

[Tarrytown SS427s]

Hey Ken,

Sounds like it's going to be a cool car. We are in the process of restoring a White/red 65 Biscyane 2 door 409/400 right now. We are planning to paint it around the end of February and have it all done around May also. The 409 is all done and I just tore the M21 apart today for rebuilding. I'll look forward to seeing your car when it is done! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Steve

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Ken,

Sounds like it's going to be a cool car. We are in the process of restoring a White/red 65 Biscyane 2 door 409/400 right now. We are planning to paint it around the end of February and have it all done around May also. The 409 is all done and I just tore the M21 apart today for rebuilding. I'll look forward to seeing your car when it is done! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Steve

[/ QUOTE ]


Steve............Post some pic's......
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

Looking fantastic. Did it need a paint job. Looking at the pics it looks pretty good. Then again, so do most of the cars on Ebay http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.


Jason

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Looking fantastic. Did it need a paint job. Looking at the pics it looks pretty good. Then again, so do most of the cars on Ebay http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.




Jason

[/ QUOTE ]



It had an older Enamel driveway paint job with slight Fisheye.....I probably could have worked it out to look pretty good........But.........Now when it's done, it will be a "New" car.......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[Mr70]

You mean it won't be a Monte Carlo anymore?

[MosportGreen66]

Ken,

Educated us on big cars. I know early Vettes (and would assume other late 50's early 60's cars) did not have paint codes. So the original color of the car is typically only found in the hidden areas like under the carpet and in the seat retainers (etc). Are full-size cars the same way, where there is no paint code? Or do you just want to paint it white verses the "original" color?

Nice work. Good luck!

[kwhizz]

Actually........The guy that owned the car was a "Moron".....when he listed it on eBay, he had it listed as being a Monte Carlo and being White (actually it's Beige) in color.....the pictures that he posted along with the ad were probably a couple of years old.........(my fault for not going to look at it)..........it's a super solid car and I guess I saved it from the guy that had it as I don't think he was a "Car" guy........ When the car showed up, the inside of the car was filled with "Mold" and mechanically and electrically there were some "Issues"......the car was stored outside and was a very nice car at one time, but this guy didn't have a clue..........
He never even bothered to clean it........shipped it filthy dirty....The bottom line is......I'll be very happy with it when it's finished to my "Standards".......But if I had bought it with the intentions of just driving it,I would have been very dis-appointed.......
I've been very "Lucky" (read "Solid") buying cars off eBay, but I have always bought knowing that I was going go thru anything I bought and paid accordingly.....again, it's my Winter therapy.......with a car at the end.....LOL

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

[kwhizz]

Are full-size cars the same way, where there is no paint code? Or do you just want to paint it white verses the "original" color?

Nice work. Good luck!


Dan.......Actually the paint code for the car is "V" which is Cameo Beige.........I just don't like the car that color.......I'm leaning towards White or possibly Sandalwood,or ??????????
Doing the work is easier that picking a color........

Ken

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Ken.....you really need to paint it what ever color you like and makes you happy. If you like pink, paint it pink, you like sandlewood, paint it sandlewood. Personally, I think that car will look awesome whatever color you paint it.....except pink! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

DON'T PAINT IT PINK! And if you like pink then ....(fill in the blank)..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif


Jason

[kwhizz]

Update..........The Paint shop, after starting to block the car out, decided that the second paint job that was on the car was suspect and we are now going to take the car in for Media Blasting.......They want to start from the bare metal and work up.......I'm getting an education in Chemical (Paint) Compatibility........Oh Well, at least it will be done correctly http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[Xplantdad]

Neat...you'll have to share your lesson http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[kwhizz]

Also.......After seeing the original color of the car while sanding (Gobi Beige) and looking at Marlin's car in Chevy Rumble..........I've decided to paint the car back to it's original color as it will be a "Unique" color combo..........So, Marlin......there will be at least two Gobi Beige cars around....LOL

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

Smart move. I know it`s tough to pick a color...the "Correct" color. But you just cannot go wrong with the original color. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Also.......After seeing the original color of the car while sanding (Gobi Beige) and looking at Marlin's car in Chevy Rumble..........I've decided to paint the car back to it's original color as it will be a "Unique" color combo..........So, Marlin......there will be at least two Gobi Beige cars around....LOL

Ken

[/ QUOTE ]

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[MosportGreen66]

I agree... smart move Ken!

-Dan

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
Update........They want to start from the bare metal and work up.......I'm getting an education in Chemical (Paint) Compatibilityhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

it seems paint compatability is the new body shop catch phrase. long gone are the days of shooting a car in the yard on a calm day.
here's an article from this months chevy hiperf on just this subject. more smarts for the grey matter.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q101/65z13/paintarticle.jpg

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Good choice Ken and a great color too! It will really look good on that car....keep us posted on the progress!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

I thought that the "Fawn" color that the car was painted was Cameo Beige, when they sanded thru the paint to see how much paint was on the car.......is when the original paint color came thru, once I realized what was going on I had second thoughts........and again, after looking at the Marlin's Car in Chevy Rumble.....It hit me that was the "Perfect" color to paint it.......Can't see the Forest because of the "Trees"..........Duhhh

Ken

[Xplantdad]

Good for you Ken...it ought to look awesome. Now, how's the hand doing?

[kwhizz]

The Hand is much better.......Won't do that again......Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ken

[Xplantdad]

Good...Must have been Paulette's good nursing! Your hands must remain in good shape for golfing, you know. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

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Good...Must have been Paulette's good nursing! Your hands must remain in good shape for golfing, you know. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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How many strokes do I get in Florida..???

wilma

[kwhizz]

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Good...Must have been Paulette's good nursing! Your hands must remain in good shape for golfing, you know. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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How many strokes do I get in Florida..???

wilma

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"Said the Spider to the Fly"


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

[Belair62]

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Hey Ken,

Sounds like it's going to be a cool car. We are in the process of restoring a White/red 65 Biscyane 2 door 409/400 right now. We are planning to paint it around the end of February and have it all done around May also. The 409 is all done and I just tore the M21 apart today for rebuilding. I'll look forward to seeing your car when it is done! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Steve

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Now you know damn well you aren't getting away with just a teaser...is it a real 65 409 Biscayne ? Show us more...that is too cool.

[kwhizz]

Time to get back to work........the trans had 3 coats of paint on it, Orange, Black, and Aluminum........Stripped it down with Tal Strip Paint remover, a flexible scraper, a Tooth Brush and after fighting with it, I sealed it up and Glass Beaded it..........
The car go's For Media Blasting Tomorrow, back on Wednesday and back to the Paint Shop..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03892.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03893.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

Welcome home....tranny looks great. Keep the pics coming. I specially like the "True Value" 1982 circa hammer.

Dan.

[kwhizz]

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Ken,

Welcome home....tranny looks great. Keep the pics coming. I specially like the "True Value" 1982 circa hammer.

Dan.

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Only the "Best" in my Tool Box..........

Ken

[Mr70]

..and you need a coil spring compressor too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif <-Ken

[kwhizz]

Smart A$$...........I got one now.......

[Xplantdad]

Still looking good... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SS427]

Ken,
Thought you might get a kick out of these. I stopped at a guys shop this weekend and looked at some of his "drivers". Bel Air with a converted 396 4-speed with low mileage and in very good shape. Check out the Ramble which would make a killer Pro Touring car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Both cars are for sale BTW.
Rick

[SS427]

interior. Car has NO rust.

[SS427]

Engine

[SS427]

Rambler

[SS427]

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

[kwhizz]

Very Cool!!!!!!!!...........I want them both.......LOL

Ken

[Postsedan]

Rick,

You have a p.m.

Dan.

[kwhizz]

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Rick,

You have a p.m.

Dan.

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Melissa left her purse out?????????????

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

[Postsedan]

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Ken....I wish. You married the car wife with the correct numbers matching Purse! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Dan.

[Bill Pritchard]

That Rambler is waayyyyyyy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I can just picture Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson stepping out of it in the old Superman TV show http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

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Ken....I wish. You married the car wife with the correct numbers matching Purse! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif



Dan.

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That's for sure...and she's an awesome lady, too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

Stopped at the Engine Shop........here's the block after Boring........I will be picking it up in 2 weeks....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03896.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Here's a picture from last Monday, the car going in for Plastic Media Blasting

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03895.jpg


And here are some pic's after Blasting and being delivered back to the Body shop.......I'll have it back in 3-4 weeks.painted Adobe Beige.........Marlin http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03905.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03901.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03907.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC03906.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

How do you intend on painting the block? Spray gun, rattle can, primer, etc.

Dan.

[SS427]

That body is unreal!

[Rixls6]

That body shell is Cleeeeeeean! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Looks like a minimum amount of filler needed to smooth it out. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

Straight out of the Orange Engine Paint Can (Rattle) LOL.......After Assy, I'll just clean it real good with Laquer Thinner and Paint it.......Never had a problem......
Remember, this is a 6 month Garage Resto......

By the way......when I brought the Car back to the Body Shop, I had to clean it of all the Dust and Media material before the owner would let me put it in the Shop.......and even then I had to put it in the Dirty Room.....LOL.......As you remember, he's a Clean Freak http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken

[MosportGreen66]

man what a rust bucket..

... just kidding Ken, looks like a rock http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Xplantdad]

No kidding...what a body! (And yes...I'm talking about the car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

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No kidding...what a body! (And yes...I'm talking about the car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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I'm glad to hear that.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

wilma

[WILMASBOYL78]

Now, this is a body!! no bondo here...

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

[kwhizz]

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Now, this is a body!! no bondo here...

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

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[Xplantdad]

Remind me to have a good talk with Mr. Eaton about this picture... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Eddie M.]

Looks Great Ken
Do they spray anything on it to keep it from rusting?

[kwhizz]

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Looks Great Ken
Do they spray anything on it to keep it from rusting?

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They wipe it down with a Metal Prep Solution ........just enough protection to get it home....

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

[kwhizz]

Went to the Body shop today and things aren't moving as fast as I would like, but it should be ready for paint in two weeks....I guess with the two week delay for Media blasting it will now work it's way into the "Flow" of work and continue on to completion........It does'nt need a lot of work......some pin holes in the rear window channel, the passenger front fender needs a little TLC where it was dented in the past, but that's about it.......here are some pic's as it moves along

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC04064.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC04065.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC04068.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Biscayne%20Project/DSC04067.jpg

Ken

[Xplantdad]

Looks good...but it needs something....Hmmm, ah yes...a palm tree! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif I can't wait to see that thing with some color on it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

Do you mean on Ken or the car? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I'll bet he had a Nanny cam on it while he was in Jamaica.
I know I would. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SS427]

Looking great Ken. A few of us took up a collection and had the shop delay any work as a payback for making us wish we were in Jamaica with you. sYc party next year however! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Rick

[Bill Pritchard]

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A few of us took up a collection and had the shop delay any work as a payback for making us wish we were in Jamaica with you.

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[Postsedan]

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A few of us took up a collection and had the shop delay any work as a payback for making us wish we were in Jamaica with you.

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I`ll second that....good one Rick.

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Dan.