started some more today

[tripleduece]

Have the rear end out- new tires off old rims for roadster and on new cragar s/s for the 55'. Front end is also all pulled out- Just waiting on parts now- God I hope they get here quick- will post pics when i bolt itup!jst

[scotty t]

man you are GETTIN it !!!

[56-210sedan]

God I hope they get here quick

I know how you feel i go into a frenzy waiting on parts and it really drives me nuts when i have a tracking number, i am wanting to know what the heck why is it there it should be to here by now:eek: what could they possibly be doing why did they not update there sight:eek::D Anticipation you gotta love it:tu

Looking forward to the update pics:tu

[Chevynut]

Waiting on parts.....sounds familiar. Still don't have my ABS Electric brake booster remote reservoir adapter and pumps that I sent back for exchange November 9th. They've had them for 6 weeks now. Latest is that they sent them to the wrong place, and they're trying to get them back. Plus, AAW still doesn't have my battery cables I ordered a couple months ago...they're saying January 15th now. :rolleyes:

[56-210sedan]

Waiting on parts.....sounds familiar. Still don't have my ABS Electric brake booster and pumps that I sent back for exchange November 9th. They've had them for 6 weeks now. Latest is that they sent them to the wrong place, and they're trying to get them back. Plus, AAW still doesn't have my battery cables I ordered a couple months ago...they're saying January 15th now. :rolleyes:

Now that is flat out frustratingtdi hopefully they will get that mess cleared up for you Laszlo

[Chevynut]

hopefully they will get that mess cleared up for you Laszlo

Marty, these guys are really frustrating to deal with. They tell you that they'll call, and they don't. When I call back, they tell me what I want to hear, regardless of whether it's true or not. The guy I talked to said he has tried to get ahold of the shop he sent the parts to, but nobody will answer the phone. So he sent a UPS call tag...they tried to pick up the parts once already but nobody there.

I asked why they can't just send me some other parts while they work to get those back. So he said they will if they can't get them "soon". I don't know what "soon" is for them. I'm off for the next 10 days and wanted to get the booster reservoir and pump installed.

[tripleduece]

Well, I orderd the suspension parts on day after the disc brake set-up---The disc brakes have been here for DAYS now!
-Yeah, I hate watching tracking numbers as well-I did not even get one for my suspension stuff.

Chevynut--Dang That is a long time-I hope your parts come soon--I guess I will shutup about mine now! LOL;)

[Chevynut]

I'd LOVE to have a tracking number...at least then you know the stuff has been shipped and when to expect it! :rolleyes:

[56-210sedan]

I'd LOVE to have a tracking number...at least then you know the stuff has been shipped and when to expect it! :rolleyes:

Laszlo, or at least you could of went to the place where they shipped, which of course was not you:mad: and picked your own stuff up:rolleyes: poor customer service IMO

[tripleduece]

Got some more done yesterday. cut the pads off the rear end,cleaned all the muck off-pulled the bj's off the a arms,idler arm apart-cleaned up and painted the frame near the suspension and started assembling the brake parts for the disc conversion after painting the brackets,calipers etc.painted the idler arm, spindles etc.
God I hope my parts get here wed!!!
I also wish my sand blaster was a little better- I have been faster with a scrapper and some brake clean!!!:eek:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[tripleduece]

rear painted-a-arms and idler blasted and painted--booster in--tach in--
rear end mocked up waiting on front. new rear brake lines run around springs.
a-arm bushings in freezer!:D They CAME IN!!!!!!
I hope Sat is productive!

[ETriggs]

You are moving right along!

[tripleduece]

trying! I hope to have rear brakes and most of the front suspension done sat-if not finished-We Will see!:o
I wish I had the patience and the ROOM to do I nice Job like you are!-Maybe with my next 55'(and keeping this:D) and next house.

[chevman57]

You are moving right along. My progress has become kinda like a snails pace. But i`m trying to be patient and keep lugguing along. Keep the pace going.
Terry

[tripleduece]

chevyman- trust me,after i am back at work it will slow WAY down- I had off from the 21 till the 3rd of next year!!:D

Got the booster mounted-bj spacers and 409 springs in---(If you guys go to do this-Put the shaft of the spring compressor through the shock tower)
Made It SOOOO much easier!!! It is still a total pain in the butt! lol
Sits even with the back(went from under slung to over on the leaf springs.)
Started sanding spots down on the car too. God is there alot of spots-Now it is a spotted bumble bee! LOL

also have the disc brakes mounted on the spindles-Anyone else have trouble with the castle nut in the dfbrakes kit?
I cant get the castle nut down far enough to get the pin in--and yes my bearings are sitting in proper(emoryed them to death till they fit smooth as glass!)

[tripleduece]

Some photos of "during the work"
Once I get the rear welded and the brakes bled-I can get some better pics.


started cleaning rad last week.-And yes all the hoses and wires will be re-routed-this is how I got the car a couple weeks ago!
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL261/1477768/18600593/296448975.jpg

How much "meat" will be showing off in the back.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL261/1477768/18600593/296448968.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL261/1477768/18600593/296448962.jpg

And in the front- (no that jack is not holding anything up!) lol
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL261/1477768/18600593/296448960.jpg
Seats in-
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL261/1477768/18600593/296447041.jpg


God-that's bad when Rattle can looks better than a paint job! LOL
I cant wait to get her painted!!
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL261/1477768/18600593/296447102.jpg

[Ronny's 55]

Tripleduece, every time you finish something it makes you that much closer.

[keith]

What seats are those in the pic?

[tripleduece]

Ronny- Thanks- I'm trying to get to your level one day!!! LOL
That is one sweet looking ride!
Do you ever head out to fatboys cruise in lexington?
I used to have the 53 "seafoam" ford that shot flames.

Keith, They are some older racing buckets a friend of mine gave me-
I had 64 chevelle seats,but put these in instead- He gave me sliders that rotate for them too,so I could not refuse them! lol
I will try to see what company made them and get back to you.

JST

[tripleduece]

A little more- tore the old exhaust out- mounted some headers- (full length)
flowtech 11112.
The old mufflers were in BACKWARDS!!!! LOL
I am just going to run reducers and some turndowns now--I think I am going to order the baffles that fit between the collectors and the reducers to keep the law semi- happy.;)
Re-routed some lines-got her timed. changed to a new mallory breakerless ignition(another freebie)

I know I had to do more than that! lol
Atleast it seems that way!

JST

[keith]

I will try to see what company made them and get back to you.

JST


Cool,,thank you!

[tripleduece]

Keith- did not stop by the garage today but should be wed. I didn't forget about you,JST

[tripleduece]

keith- Tarbet total bucket-
made in CA- I tried to find one for you online- seems like maybe they have been out of bus for awhile? Can't seem to find anything. JST



http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL261/1477768/18600593/300239702.jpg

[keith]

Thanks for looking that up JST. I appreciate it.

[tripleduece]

No problem- I wish I could have found something for you. I'll keep my eyes open for more! Joe

[Ronny's 55]

tripleduece, Thanks for the comments about my car. I've never been to fatboy's in Lexington. Is it every weekend or once a month? I would like to make it sometime. I'll let you know when I can make it and maybe we can hookup.