Not today, but I recently acquired a brand new in the box comp cam's xe262h with almost new lifters for $80!! Going into a 305 topped with an Edelbrock performer rpm intake and cleaned up 601 heads. Should run nicely! (I hope!)

I took a ride down to see my local PPG distributor. Was able to find the correct SS wheel paint, it is a lacquer and has a little metallic + some suede additive. I also got a small order from Ground Up today... rear bumper, door handles, head light bezels. The new rear bumper on my car is weeping rust, the car has never been driven and mostly stored inside. The door handles, pitting and peeling even though they were purchased new as well. The head light bezels were off of a parts car, my originals were toast and someone had went all captain krylon on them. Although the bezels from the parts car were better, they are starting to peel and pit as well. I'll be saving the parts I just bought for when I strip the car down for a repaint and to refit the gaps better.

To the average person, I'm sure my car looks mostly "done." But I can pick it apart quick, lots of little things that bug me to no end.

Carpoor, we're all that way. I like to find original chrome or have the original stuff replated. Replacement parts are usually cheaply made then charge a premium to buy them. The math doesn't add up in my book.

Amen to that !!

I looked a my wagon today and daydreamed about smoke'n mustangs and imports! Hahaha! Get'n closer to becoming a reality!

I still have to get my car out of storage. Every time I want to make plans to pick it up, the weather man says rain, or snow, or sleet. I can't win for loosing. I am hoping that this week is going to cooperate with me. That, and I need to move the bench seat out of the back of the Astro out of the way in the garage.

I am getting so excited to wash my car. Never thought I would say that.

Make for an interesting ride home from a show yesterday.

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Crap...your luck!! :( Unbelievable.
Looks like it got into the inner sidewall on that M/T.

Seems about fitting... When the bolt sheered, broke or was ganked by the shock mount thieves, it allowed the LCA relocation bracket to shift and put the tire right on the exhaust pipe so yes, I will probably need a new tire. Thankfully, I think that might be the extent of the damage. The shock did some bouncing around and marred up the body a little but it appears to be okay.

Glad you made it home with the car. Bummer about the rest. Was that a Grade 8 bolt that borke?

My plan was to go to the hardware store and buy new grade 8 fasteners today but got busy and did not have a chance. I will take a look at the driver-side when I replace both sets but I am 90% sure grade 8 was used the first time.

Grade 8's aint what they used to be ,Ive broken several on Joans Sport Trac on the side steps .Eric ,I cant believe your luck but I guess it could have been worse.

I looked at the Chevelle and El Camino today but only had time to work on the new old truck.

Just had a set of original 1967 tags restored by this guy > http://www.restoreatag.com/

I run them mounted on the car all the time now, with the actual registered tags in the car windows when driving it on the street. Get to the shows, put them away.

The tags came out unbeleiveable ! 1000 times better than new. Pics dont do them justice. This fit, finish, shine and quality is as good as the paint on my car. After talking with this guy, come to find out, he does all the work for Jay Leno, Has done work for Seinfeld, and just inked a deal with Kounts Customs to do a few TV shows with them. He gets and does tags from all over the world.

The owner Shawn, just taped a show with Leno and will be on a tribute show to him in the comming weeks, featuring Leno's cars and the guys that restore them for him.

All I can say, is if your looking for restored tags or anything that he restores listed on his website, this is the guy ! Hes not the cheapest, but when you want quality, this is the guy !

Re-installed a fresh rebuilt driveshaft...new joints and balanced...back into the wagon.
Noticed yesterday while it was up on a lift getting the oil/filter changed that the rear u-joint had some slop in it.
Pulled it out yesterday afternoon and dropped it of at a local driveshaft service shop.

Dreamed about getting my car out of that damn storage. I better hurry, I only have til May 1st. I just need the weather to cooperate. I will say, it has been nice having an empty garage and space to move around in there. But it will be nice to go out and hop in my car and go for a ride.

Eric...skip the generic Grade 8 bolts!!
You need a set of these...come with Monroe replacement shocks. VERY sturdy and even allow additional wheel clearance (no additional nut on shock eye end).
Locktite and a lock washer and you'll never have any more problems. Promise.
I've got a couple sets if needed...

Installed new rear shocks, rebuilt lower boxed control arms, and a 1" rear sway bar on the '70 today.
Now on to the front end suspension tomorrow...

Well.... I would use something like that but everything that I can find has a 5/8" shank and the AFCO eyelet/lower mount had a 1/2" ID. I went by tractor supply today and did pick up some grade 8 hardware but I really don't like the way it all goes together....

I spent 30 or so minutes on the phone with Speedway motors trying to find anything in their catalog that would fit the AFCO eyelet diameter. Ended up getting the grade 8 suggestion from them as well.

Find someone (Greg W.) with a lathe and turn the shanks down. ;)
I could do it easily if I was still employed.
Better yet...let me go out & measure these.

EDIT...yeah, 5/8" shank with 1/2" threaded end. You're welcome to these if 'ya want them. Mo's have a lathe?

Instead of Grade 8, have you looked for Chromoly? ARP, Fastenal, I don't know who all might have them. (haven't even come close to that area on my chevelle yet.) Anytime I need bolts for cars, I always look for the Chromolly replacements, unless it is something I need right away.

Finally decided to push everything else aside and work on my car for the first time in months. Got underneath and started doing all of my touch ups. (Had a few minor scrapes from the engine install last year)

I am currently taking a break from looking for my steering box bolts. They seem to have grown legs and walked off. :confused:

BOO YAH! Found them! Steering box is in, and so is the center link, etc.

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It feels great to have gotten something done on this car. Next up on deck, detail front shocks, install front shocks, install front sway bar and hardware.

Looookinggggg gooooddddd.

Nice detail work, looking very good.

Uncovered the car to take to a car show on Saturday. Time to put some fresh gas in it and take it for spin to the alignment shop.

Thanks Ray, everything is painted vs. boe-shield. I know it isn't 100% correct. But, I intend to drive this car often, and in all weather conditions. I refuse to not drive it because it might rain. :rolleyes:

I love people who drive their cars. If the car is all original or rare I can understand not driving it everywhere. But why put all the time, sweat and money into something that you can't drive. Sorry, just my opinion.

Kind of my reasoning behind having "tribute" cars. Not afraid to drive them or beat on them. To most, they're not real. But, I beg to differ.

I didnt even make it out to the shop today ,had to go get the 1 ton Chevy truck from the tire shop after work.

Installed Eric's PB booster and master cylinder into the '70...original master rear seal was leaking.
Looks good.
Plus...Had to completely disassemble the dash on my '97 F150 to remove the instrument cluster...failed emissions due to the "Check Engine" bulb was burned out. :( Replaced the little bulb and reassembled.
Passed emissions.

Could not get my car to start today. I have no spark. Didn't realize when I hook the battery back up today that the iginiton was turn on for a couple of hours. Friend and auto mechanic figured I fried the pertronix system. Replaced the pertronix system and still no spark. Going to go get a new coil and see what happens. Was planning to take it to a car show tomorrow. Other wise the car will be sitting in the garage tomorrow if this doesn't work until I can figure out the problem.

Coil was the problem, car fired right up after I replaced it tonight. Looks like the car show is back on for tomorrow. Should be around 75 there.

Ray, I hope you have a great day at the car show. I am counting down the days til mine is back in the garage.

Took the longest drive yet today with the Chevelle to go to a car show across town. First adventure out with that much traffic on the road. Show was great, I have never been or really knew what to expect. They had a parade and all the classic cars also got to be in it along with everyone else. I did win award also at the show. Best part of the show was I got to spend the day with my 30 year old son and sit back and just talk with him all day.

I went out to my shop to make sure it wasnt flooded from all the rain but did nothing to the Chevelle.

Repaired two of the four shock retainer nuts. Painted all four, plus the four bolts. These are things I should have done months ago. Front shocks and front sway bar are installed as of 20 minutes ago. (I couldn't stay in for the night without installing everything. I wouldn't have slept tonight. Had to let the paint dry, took forever due to high humidity.) Going to keep plugging along, next up: install OP sending unit fitting, hood lanyard retainers, and barrel nut on the starter heat shield. Also need to tighten up the end links and lower control arm bolts while I am under the front of the car.

So what award did you win Ray ?

:worthless:

Ok, OK

Car at the show
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Won one of the sponsor's award for car with best story. The one on the right
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You never know what might be at a show. Had a fun time.
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Made in Oregon with myrtle wood
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Hearst anyone
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Con't
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One cool truck
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